I have been playing guitar since I was 12. I was a music major in college. I can teach many styles (blues, rock, funk, classical, flamenco), and can teach how to read music, play rhythm guitar, and solo. I play acoustic and electric. Thanks for browsing my profile! I believe that every student can succeed and become brilliant given enough time, resources, and motivation. My approach is both holistic and rigorous, and focuses on both improving one's learning ability as well as their understanding of the subject matter itself. I can assist with all levels of mathematics, from elementary to gra [more]
Beginning at age 13 and continuing to the present day, I have explored the power of my own self-expression through musical performance. From chords, to scales, to modes, I enjoy the process of working with my students to help them discover the power and joy of playing guitar. As a self-taught musician, I don't encourage sight-reading or advocate for classical guitar playing, but focus instead on practical skills in the blues, rock, and folk idioms. Whether you're a public performer, or just a home hobbyist, if you're looking for tips to improve your playing, I hope to help you unleash your [more]
I have been playing guitar and writing music for twelve years. I specialize in both acoustic and electric guitar and I can teach rhythm and lead playing styles. I have self-recorded a demo of original songs with the influence evident in my work spanning from folk to alternative and art-rock. I am currently enrolled in the University of San Francisco's MFA program for Writing. I have 7 total semesters worth of experience annotating and critiquing fellow student's writing and I have experience creating sample syllabi for craft courses in writing and literary analysis. I aspire for a lifelong car [more]
I have been playing guitar for 37 years and a professional for 26. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz and Contemporary Music from the City of Leeds College of Music (UK). Guitar was my major. After graduation to present day, I have worked as a professional guitar player for bands and artists Joan Baez, Sean Hayes, Sin?ad Lohan, Tanita Tikaram and others. I am a Music Teacher and Artist who is passionate about the impact music can make in our lives. I have spent the last 20+ years practicing, producing and teaching music. I enjoy working with a wide range of students and presenting innova [more]
I offer coaching to guitarists as a complement to their guitar lessons with their guitar teachers. My focus is on helping guitar players practice more efficiently, learn more quickly and effectively, and prepare for auditions and performances. I have been a guest speaker at several national and regional music educator conferences and have given master classes in effective practice and performance techniques at schools and universities. I am the author of the book The 10 Minute Guitar Virtuoso: How to Transform Your Guitar Playing in Ten Minutes a Day. [more]
My mother began teaching me guitar basics, such as strum patterns, when I was in elementary school. Though I focused more on voice, violin, and piano until college, I began receiving one-on-one lessons in 2009 and was quickly able to begin performing with guitar in a singer-songwriter style. I have since expanded my skills and taught students basics such as posture, chord structures, scales, reading tabs and sheet music, rhythm, various strum and finger-picking patterns, and more. I love helping students to develop their skills and knowledge of this instrument while working on learning so [more]
I have been playing guitar in live ensemble performances for the past sixteen years, and have been providing private guitar instruction to adults and children for the last ten years. I am well-versed in Motown, R&B, rock n' roll, blues, pop, country, jazz, soul, and funk, and can teach each of these styles in a way that encompasses not only playing technique, but also delves the depths of the history of American music. As an instructor, I use the same methods used at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles by their faculty. When teaching, I use a wide selection of songs, including songs stud [more]
I have 10+ of Guitar Teaching Experience. I hold a MFA degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from California Institute of the Arts. I have taught students of all ages and skill levels. In my lessons we cover a variety musical styles and techniques. Hi, My name is Ken and I am a Composer and Musician with over 15 years of professional experience. I have been an instructor both privately and also at the college level as an adjunct professor of Music Composition, Music Theory, and Audio Production. I hold a Master's Degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the California Institute of the Arts a [more]
My expertise is my wisdom from teaching private guitar lessons in New Jersey at age of 16. I was voted best senior at high school state jazz band, winning number 1 over 200 students that I competed against. Then my parents put me through the number 1 school in United States for music and guitar major at prestigious Berklee College Of Music at Boston MA. I taught guitar at Paul Simons private music school in New York City at age 20. I have more than 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. I have toured here in the USA and worldwide with many ar [more]
I am inexperienced in teaching and tutoring. I have been working on my general education at DeAnza College and have been recently accepted into the California Jazz Conservatory. I am working on my Bachelors in Jazz Studies at the conservatory currently. I plan on transferring to another school after I receive my Bachelors to complete my Masters. I am new to teaching guitar, though I feel I am capable in bringing a beginner up to a comfortable level where they have the tools to learn more. I enjoy learning about music and would like to begin working with others who might find guitar and mus [more]