Guitar Lessons Iowa

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I've been sharing my knowledge and experience for many years with friends and family. I've had many teachers throughout my education, and professional career, endow me with tips, tricks, methods, and strategies that make lessons and practice-time something to look forward to. Players with deficiencies or advantages have one thing in common. They all have potential. My goal is to tap into that potential, and take them to the next level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience began about 5 years ago, teaching guitar, piano, electric bass and recording techniques to children ages 6-18 at an overnight summer camp. Having my students form bands, small combos and even 12-15 people groups was always a good way to reinforce the importance of communication and teamwork. These groups helped my students hold themselves accountable, as well as made from an incredibly fun learning environment. Since then, I have taught students with a variety of abilities, and of a variety of ages. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

VanderCook College of Music is solely committed to music education.  I received incredible training in all aspect of music education.  I not only learned about teaching, but I was also actively involved in band, choir, orchestra, and guitar ensemble. My experience with guitar dates even further back.  I have been playing and studying the guitar for the past 15 years.   I have also taught for 5 years at Adlai E. Stevenson High School where I: - Helped promote and grow the guitar program to over 120 students - Taught beginner to advanced group and private lessons - Participated and hosted in many guitar concerts and festivals - Composed and arranged pieces for guitar ensemble - Co-Curricular sponsor of 4 clubs; Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I have been teaching, performingand repairing guitars and basses for the last 20 years. I have been on tour with national acts. I have shared the stage with Gretchen Wilson, Dierks Bently, Josh Thompson and many more including rock legends Night Ranger. I have met Black Sabbath, Faster Pussycat and many more. I have had the wonderful experience of performing in front of 30,000 people and also being on TV. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to my high school where I taught guitar classes to beginner students and did live translations English-Spanish in an International Jazz Seminar. After College I was an Academic Director in a private music school for several years where we made an academic program focused on contemporary music giving the students the technic and knowledge on an instrument to play any style the student wants. I have found that each student has a different approach to music and as a teacher it is important to identify it so that I can facilitate as much as possible the proficiency and connection of the student with the instrument. Read More