Music Lessons Clark County, WA

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have experience with several formal guitar training approaches that I have studied personally as well as analyzed at University. I am able to bring the best aspects of these methods, along with my own insights to help individual students, taking into account the needs of each unique student. Especially with beginner students, I usually use some of my own exercises and reading sheets. For me, thinking about visual coordination is important, so I always want to gauge students note reading skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Banjo, Ukulele, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Beginning students who are children I use Mel Bay's Children's Guitar Method. Depending on their learning curve, I may use other methods and books to their learning language. Adults, I listen to their desires in learning their instrument and gear my lessons accordingly. Typically, I've used Alfred's Basic Guitar and Bass Method, Aaron Shearer Glassic Guitar Technique, Hal Leonard Guitar method, Alfred's Basic Guitar Scales and Modes, Hal Leonard Fingerpicking, Hal Leonard Christmas Carols for easy and advanced guitar, Hal Leonard Classical Guitar Christmas, Hal Leonard "A Treasury of Classical Guitar Repertoire, Mel Bay's Students Guide to Music Theory, Alternate Tunings by Woody Mann and Youtube.com. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

I began teaching piano and voice lessons in 1996 when I was a college student. I was trained to teach by the director of Studio 90 Music School in Massachusetts. I then went on to acquire my own students, and travelled around the greater Boston area teaching children and adults in their homes. I have also taught out of many local music stores. In 2009 I went back to school for Early Care and Education, which has greatly enhanced my skills and passion for teaching younger children. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

I am a professional percussionist with a wealth of performing experience in many styles including rock, funk, jazz, classical, and world music.  I have toured throughout the USA performing at distinguished concert venues, festivals, and clubs. Currently I am a very active freelance percussionist in the Pacific Northwest performing with symphony orchestras, rock bands, jazz trios, and others. As an instructor I have been teaching (both privately and in the classroom) without interruption for over twenty years. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Ukulele, Mandolin, Fiddle, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a lifelong musician and grew up playing piano with my grandparents, who are both concert pianists and taught me how to play. I have my A.A. in music from Mt. San Jacinto C.C. and have studied under a number of great professional artists. I have been in a ZZ Top and Led Zeppelin tribute band, as well as a 00's and 10's rock cover band. I've participated in a number of students bands and accompanied violinists and singers during recitals and events. Read More