Guitar Lessons Florida

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar

After getting a clear idea, I begin to look over the basic fundamentals of the guitar with the student. We either do this through beginner exercises I know from books that I have used throughout the years to learn and teach or just basic general exercises that I may have in mind. Examples of these books include: Troy Stetina Series, Hal Leonard Guitar Method, etc... After that, we would slowly move our way through more fundamentals and even check out some basic music theory (notes on the fretboard, basic chords and finger positioning, beginner scales, etc...) For intermediate students, I usually ask the student to play one of the best pieces he or she knows. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice

Richard Repp, PhD, has over fifteen years full time experience teaching in university, community college, and for-profit institutions. He also has taught numerous adjunct courses for multiple institutions. He has a robust publication record and serves as a clinician for music technology nationally. He has performed as a singer in several professional operas and played guitar in bands. He teaches private voice and guitar students from his studio and local music shops. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Music, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students I use instrument appropriate lesson books that teach the fundamentals of music, the instrument and progressively allows the student to feel comfortable with the sound and feel of the instrument. As they progress I begin introducing solo pieces and instruction to strengthen techniques, embouchure, sight reading, and theory abilities. For my older students I first see what their current level is and learn what their goals are. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle

Intermediate to advanced students will receive a similar assessment as beginners and feedback will typically be provided at the end of the first paid lesson. The student and instructor will collective determine the course of instructional goals and strategies to be implemented in reaching the goals. Progress will bemonitored with studio recording equipment availableat no extra charge to the student. The instructor has available a smallstudio that includes basic recording equipment, metronome, chromatic tuner, computor, armless chairs, stools of various heights and a variety of stringed instrumentsfor evaluating student interest, potential, and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice

I like working with songs that students will enjoy playing or singing. I use songs as tools that include new information; so, with each piece, student learns something new with the joy of "just" learning a song. I create lesson plans that allow students to learn one step at a time. I use variety of methods that help students to focus and/or refocus on the concepts they are learning. Read More