Guitar Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have had the most success in working with students who listen to a lot of music in their spare time. The nature of my teaching style is to teach music as a language. The best way to learn a new language is to listen and repeat, trial and errors. Considering the variety in my music background, I meet the student where they are and guide them to their goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been a musician for over 35 years, and I have been teaching for most of that time. In addition to my teaching work I have been in various live bands, studio performances, and theater work. I've performed prog rock for large crowds, big band swing on New Years Eve, and recorded for Hal Leonard instructional books. I have a BA in Jazz and Classical guitar, though I started out playing rock and metal. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard

My teaching experience has been drastically influenced by changes in my life both as a student and a performer. My early education was heavily influenced by traditional teaching methods in classical music. So when it came time to study my first introductory jazz course I was rocked to my core. I began not only to enjoy the music I played, but became more aware of the relationships between keys, chords, scales and notes. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica

I'm more of a "laid back" type of teacher.No whips or teachers rulers here. Music is supposed to be fun!!If you're not having fun, what's the point? After 3 to 6 months, you should expect to be playing some of your favorite songs and artists accurately. Remember-Even if you don't want to play professionally,maybe you just want to learn a few chords, licks,songs, for yourself, or to impress friends.That's ok too! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Music, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

There are SO MANY ways to start learning music, so I don't necessarily believe in forcing students to read sheet music of classic standards. I started out with chords and tabs in middle school and that has given me the ability to figure out most basic-intermediate songs by ear. I went on to learn to read sheet music in college and if reading music is something that interests the student, we will of course pursue that together. Read More