Guitar Lessons Michigan

Instruments: Guitar

My teaching style reflects the type of person I am. I am very laid back and patient and love to build meaningful connections with others but in the same vein I have high standards for my students. I want to motivate them and build a culture so that they are excited and dont get discouraged when things are hard. The proven philosophy is to mentor a student with positivity and creating a safe environment to allow them to explore their creativity while still creating SMART goals to ensure they are progressing in a meaningful way. Read More

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

I graduated from Calvin University studying music composition and jazz guitar. What first got me into music was the idea of creating my own sound. From the moment I picked up the guitar I was interested in recording and producing music. Over the years I have gone onto record songs in a number of genres. There are so many things I now know about music that I wish I knew when I started playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums

I am a versatile and engaging musician with 14 years of experience performing and composing in a wide variety of genres: Jazz, rock, hip-hop, folk, classical, electronic, electroacoustic, avant garde, ambient, soul, punk, etc. This is a resource that has proven to be invaluable in teaching students with a wide range of interest to help them develop both in technique and in finding their own voice on their instrument. In the past 7 years I have completed a Bachelor's Degree at McGill University in Montreal (Performance Jazz Drums), have performed at international festivals in Toronto and Montreal, have toured with various projects, scored two short films, and composed and produced two albums of my original music. *Note: I teach drums at all skill levels - piano and guitar from novice - intermediate. Read More

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

When I start out with a new student I like to see what kind of learning works best for them. Are they a visual, audio or tactical learner? from there I modify each lesson for each individual student. I make sure my lessons are a very positive experience with no criticism. I teach with charts, tablature and standard notation. My primary method of teaching is to have my students study from my own books, in addition to publications by Mel Bay and Hal Leonard. Read More

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

I like to use various method books since I believe every single one of them provide different pedagogical aspects. Depending on the style, genre that the student wants to learn, I make sure they have enough resources to practice themselves in their own home. For children, I try to keep it as light and fun so they won't burnout over the long journey of learning music. For teenagers and young adults I like to show the possibilities of the instrument and where they can be with persistence and for adults I'd like to guide and help them to find what they like the most and enjoy learning and playing. Read More