Guitar Lessons West

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

First, I will ask my student what they want to do today. We are all subject to feeling differently about certain subjects every day and for example, might feel more inclined to learn scales one day and then maybe learn about the history of Jazz music another day, so it's my job to cater to those desires and let the student dictate the path our lessons take. I'm solely here for the student and not any self interest. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

Private Guitar instructor for past 8 years. Taught private students as well as teaching through schools and community organizations. Film credits:Composed, orchestrated, and performed original music for the short film, "False Awakening" (2008)Cocomposed, orchestrated, and performed score for the feature film, "Endure" (2010)Arranged traditional song for the feature film, "Endure" (2010)Composed, orchestrated, and performed score for the short film, "Melinda" (2010)Composed, orchestrated, and performed score for the short film, "2 Star" (2011) Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

There are several methods I use as a professor and they're all dependent on the student, their age and their goals. If they are younger, I like to employ elements of the Suzuki method because subjects like musical notation and theory might be too dense for the student. If the student has the aptitude/and or the discipline I can begin to apply a more systemic approach in terms of practice regiments like scales, practicing sight reading, their rhythmic feel, and even ear intonation and sight singing if the student is prepared for it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I have taught two generations of musicians already. I have coordinated educational outreaches to hundreds of students at local schools and blues festivals, giving everyone a chance to play an instrument and interact with music. It is pure enjoyment to bring people together and get them all thinking in one direction. People that have never played an instrument are able to enjoy the experience without added complication. I truly love and enjoy what I do. Read More

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

I started teaching when I was in high school, I began by teaching young students ranging from 5 years old to teenagers. As I started attending college, my students' age spectrum expanded into adults and even seniors. Through these experiences, I have learned to mold my teaching skills according to the students' needs and cater an enjoyable, and yet, challenging lesson. Mostly focusing on what the student enjoys, I systematically add musical concepts and ideas that can bring the student's playing to the next level. Read More