Guitar Lessons Louisiana

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Djembe

I have taught friends and family how to play both drums and guitar. I am always happy to share my knowledge of music theory and composition. I enjoy teaching and have a passion for music. I give great guidelines and techniques for writing original music.  I can help students convey emotion in their music using music intervals, chord types, scales, modes, and rhythm. I have patience and understanding of the learning process. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I first began teaching at the age of sixteen. I was hired to work at Berkshire Summer Music, a music camp for talented young children. I worked as a violin and viola instructor, teaching children of all ages, assisting with their technique and helped develop good practicing habits. Since then, I have worked at a variety of music camps, where I have taught bass, guitar, songwriting, and led a variety of ensembles. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

In 2008 I graduated from University of New Orleans with a masters in jazz guitar and I have been playing guitar since I was 6 years old. I toured professionally in a band for 4 years playing 200 shows a year. I have experience teaching at college level high school level and grade school level. Ive played every style from Jazz to rock to metal. I really like teaching and im easy-going! It's never too late to learn. if you've got two hands with any fingers on them I could probably teach you to play a guitar! Read More

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

I have been teaching in private and university class settings for more than 30 years. My students are serious musicians--classical or jazz and blues--seeking to enhance their technique and music interpretation, and also students of harmony, and young students (ages 8 and above) just beginning . Studying music should be fun and it is important to motivate students by giving them lessons that feed their interest and motivate them to play for pleasure as well as for practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

For Piano, I use several method books, including the Thompson Method, Shaum, Alfred, and Bastien. For Guitar I use Hal Leanard, Mel Bay, and several others. I also use interactive software of various kinds. And for Jazz, Blues and Rock improvisation, I use Band in a Box to provide backing tracks for the purpose of practicing improv over chord progressions. Band in a Box allows the student to simulate the experience of playing with a band in various styles and genres, with the possibility of change the chord progression and also changing the key and tempo. Read More