Guitar Lessons California

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar

My style of teaching is very simple. I want to see you succeed and for you to be the best musicians they can be. I believe that as more passionate you are about your craft, more disciplined you will be. I will do my best to inspire and help you to find your passion for music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

My objective as a teacher is to foster a positive learning environment for all students, and my expertise aligns with the qualifications needed for students of all skill levels. Since graduating eleven years ago with a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies I have worked in a variety of teaching settings including classrooms and one-on-one. I have developed many valuable skills while teaching diverse groups of students including both children with learning disabilities and gifted children. Read More

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

I was very fortunate to study guitar performance and composition at the Interlochen Academy of the Arts from ages 14-18. This gave me a firm understanding of the guitar and music theory, hence I have been teaching privately for almost eight years now. My education continued as I received my BFA and MFA from the California Institute of the Arts and taught for the schools unique Community Arts Partnership program. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Classical Guitar

I consider my role as an instructor as one where I give the students information that they can't (or at least it would be very difficult) to learn on their own. I focus a lot on proper technique and reading notation for the guitar. I believe that the sooner a student no longer needs me to learn new pieces and grow artistically, the better I have done my job. My ultimate goal is to foster a deep love and appreciation for music, because I believe that at least in a small way this makes our world a better place. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Being a passionate student myself, I know what I look for in a teacher and try to live up to that standard. No two people are the same and tailoring lessons to fit each person is the key to my teaching style. I strive to help each student achieve their goals and develop higher goals in the process. This personal approach makes learning not only educational but, more importantly, a lot of fun! Read More