Guitar Lessons Oregon

Instruments: Guitar

Teaching is a way for me to help others. I come from a musical family and my musical experience began when my brothers and sisters and my Mom would play for local charity events. From there I began to write my own songs and began to help others learn how to play the guitar. It was a great experience that began a lifelong adventure. With a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, I like my students to understand the history of music as well as the current state it is in. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Lute, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Music is a whole lifestyle and multi-sense experience. Our everyday lives are full of rhythm and tone. We can discover how to practice with or without our instrument. In order to help students to understand what they are playing on an instrument it is best to show them how to internalize and relate the sounds to their emotions and habits. I focus on the spontaneous discovery of our own inner song. rhythm is the essence of any genre and any expression, no matter what instrument I will show my students how to listen to their "internal drummer". Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Being an independent artist myself and having to wear many different hats, I understand the importance of curiosity and versatility. I approach every student differently as each student is a different person with a different background who holds their own unique interests and mode of learning. I don't see any reason why a student shouldn't be refining their songwriting chops while also brushing up on classical piano skills or why a jazz trumpet student shouldn't feel empowered to learn the art of recording and producing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice

Each student is at a different level, and therefore requires different teaching methods. I like to implement the Hanon exercises for scales and warm-ups, also focusing on things like scales and arpeggios. For the guitar, I like to incorporate these concepts with chordal exercises as well, such as playing progressions to let the student's fingers grow accustomed to their forms. I then let the student tell me what his or her focus is, such as theoretical, classical, or popular. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Cello, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I created curriculum and taught over 200 group music classes at a summer camp. I worked with kids as an assistant teacher at Mountain West String Academy. As a continuous learner, I've attended over a dozen songwriting music conferences and cello masterclasses. Additionally, I have completed my music teaching training program at Songsmith Studio. Throughout my teaching journey, I have had the privilege of witnessing the growth and development of countless students. Read More