Guitar Lessons Michigan

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I have been teaching way back since i was a teenager. Was sort of a natural at getting across to people. my passion for music culminated with me getting an education in it and living it out. I regularly perform which is a motivating factor for many of my students. I always ask "why do this...so the walls in your 8 X 12 are entertained?" Of course there are some that only want to play the guitar for their own personal gain, IE "Picking and Grinning" and to that I understand and commend. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice

My teaching experience dates back to my high school days, when I began teaching private lessons part time. This quickly became someone that I loved to do, and I continued teaching through my four years at Western Michigan Univerisity, working with students of all ages and abilities. My college years opened a wide spectrum of teaching opportunities, and I started working with both children, teens, and adults. What I love most about teaching is sharing my love of music with such a diverse group of students, both children and adults. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back approximately five years, and I've taught to students as young as 8 to as old as 20. With all of my students, I tailor my lesson plans to their specific needs. I like to find out why my students want to play guitar, what they want to play, and foster their continuing growth by teaching them what they want to learn. I will never force knowledge upon any student who doesn't want to learn it, or simply won't benefit from it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Double Bass

I love transfering my love of music to students. I help them achieve their goals at a challenging, yet doable pace. When parts of the music are too difficult, I always break them down into their simplest possible parts. I am not strict, however I am realistic, and let students know that it is critical that they practice so that they can improve. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Trombone, Euphonium, Music

I have strived for my teaching style to be the most inclusive, accessible, and overall enjoyable experience. That is the way I was taught from previous instructors and I plan to utilize some of the beneficial resources they have shared with me over the years. I want all of my students to realize how powerful the world of music is and the large sense of community that comes along with it. Read More