Timur D
Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Country

I began teaching while in college in former USSR being a substitute teacher and assistant of my own guitar instructor. Later I began teaching on my own and continue doing so through my school years. So my total teaching experience spans for over 20 years now. I have had an opportunity to interact with a vast group of students who varied in their background, age ,educational level, abilities etc Teaching music is not just playing notes together,you have to create a teacher-student relationship. I have been teaching one of my students who is a world reknown neurologist for over 10 years. When it comes to school age children , parental involvement and support is pivotal. I encourage students to improvise,compose and I work with them towards music examinations if they wish to participate.

I use various methods and books depending on the style, age, ability etc. I always keep my eye out for new books and open to suggestions. A few examples. With classical guitar students who are over 10 yo I prefer to use Christopher Parkening Guitar Method and Frederick Noad "Solo Guitar Playing" The latter suits more mature (both mentally and physically) students. With younger guitar students , 6-9 yo, I usually start by using basic guitar methods such as Hal Leonard Essential elements or "Everybody's Guitar Method" and my own easy arrangements of popular songs before shifting to Parkening. I also like to use RCM series of books for different levels as repertoire supplement and for RCM examinations. When I teach acoustic or electric guitar students I typically start with Hal Leonard Essential Elements to learn the basics and later we play by ear depending on student's interests and considering vast variety of songs and tabs available online.