Guitar Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Conga, Latin Percussion

I like students to learn their favorite songs while learning technique, such as scales and chords, as well as music theory.   Read More

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

For beginner students who are children (or for students who are looking for a more traditional curriculum involving reading standard notation), I typically begin with Hal Leonard's Guitar Method books to develop a foundation and familiarity with reading notes and handling the instrument with correct posture and technique. For students who simply want to play the music they enjoy and prefer using tab over standard notation, I like to jump right in by learning first-position chords, which is usually followed by common finger-picking patterns/strumming patterns, and playing songs of the student's preference. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Most of all I enjoy sewing the seed of passion that I received when I began playing my first guitar at the age of 8, and nurturing that which has brought me to love and enjoy the music I experience everyday of my life. I hope that everyone of my students gets out of the each lesson exactly what they came for and more. Whether you are looking for a hobby, trying to reach mastery, or just want to learn a few tunes for a loved one, I want to focus the lesson to your desire. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I started teaching my friends in school who didn't have any experience playing guitar. I can combine material given with a variety of books for an appropriate and interactive experience that can help any student to understand a topic and apply it while playing. My goal is to give students anything that fits their needs.. I try to explain the roots of where the theory comes from. I was always looking for a reason behind it while I was in college. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Flute, Ukulele, Piccolo, Electric Guitar

For all of my students, I like to know what styles of music, songs, and artists inspire them! This is a core part of learning how to perform music and will help nourish their desire to learn. I also like to work very individually with each student; not following a set syllabus but rather finding a comfortable pace for the different needs and wants of all my students. This also includes a focus on the body and mind. Read More