My name is Gordie. I have been playing guitar for 22yrs. I've been playing professionally for 16yrs. I've taught children as young as 8 to adults as old as 45 for 10yrs. I have played in all kinds of cover and original bands covering everything from Hank Willams jr to Slayer. My bands have opened up for Vince Neil, Great White, Jesse James Dupree(Jackel) and many other national artists. I have released two critically acclaimed albums in Detroit and Dallas. In 2005 I was chosen to be on a list of the best Guitar players in Detroit history. I have the knowledge and real world experience to make you a great Guitar player!! I have been teaching online lessons for a year and a half.I am currently accepting new online students from anywhere in the US!

I believe in: the power of music to enrich human existence and create community; the value of all styles of music; the creative potential of every individual; the value of trust, integrity and respect within a learning environment; instilling in an individual an unending belief in ones self; and excellent and inspiring musical mentorship.

I hold a BA in music performance, have over 25 years of professional music experience and am dedicated to providing a quality, comprehensive learner-based music education.

Programs available include: Private guitar and bass lessons, improvisation, music theory, ear training, rhythm studies, fingerboard knowledge and recording,

Music has always been a part of Josh Collins. He started playing around with instruments at the age of three and singing at the age of seven. He instantly fell in love with music and grew a passion for it. At the age of five he attended his first musical concert, Garth Brooks. Josh loved every minute of it and he could see himself on a stage like Garth Brooks in the future. One day he heard someone playing guitar down in an alley and from that day forward he knew he wanted to play that instrument and it would become his specialty. In high school he played in the jazz band and was the lead guitarist. He also picked up the trumpet and played it in the jazz band. During his high school days music became his life and he created his own personal band. He wrote songs for his band and learned how to mix and record all of his own songs. When he graduated high school Josh pursued music in every way. He continued to play in bands and was on stage anytime he could be. Later he...

Art began his musical career at the early age of 14, inspired by the sounds of Kirk Hammett, Randy Rhoads, Slash, and Zakk Wylde. He studied classical guitar at the Dallas School of Performing Arts and performed in a number of recitals, weddings, and restaurants, before heading out to Hollywood for two rigorous years of study at Musicians Institute.

During his time at MI, Art focused on guitar performance, song writing, music business, sight-reading, theory, and ear training. Art has hundreds of gigs as well as dozens of studio sessions under his belt, and his playing has been featured in numerous music libraries as well as ads for Mary Kay and CNN.

In 2007, while in California, Art’s first band, “Black Rose Junction” was nominated for a “Best Alternative or Pop Band Award” by All Access Magazine. Thereafter, Black Rose Junction was signed to Illuminati Entertainment and was awarded the “Ourstage Rock Video of The Month Award” for November 2007. The band was...

Professional guitarist actively touring around the US and Europe

Dedicated and professional musician with a solid academic background (University of North Texas Jazz Studies Alumnus 2005). Proficient in Jazz, Rock and Classical styles, excelling in Guitar Performance. Strong history of touring and studio work with distinguished industry clientele (Nelo, Catie Offerman, Sam Watkins, Steve Fishell, etc.). Teaching experience with all ages and ability levels, thriving in both group and private lesson settings.

I've has been involved in music for most of his life. I started playing piano at an early age and was involved with a church bell choir as well. During High School, I played in the Bishop Lynch High School marching band drumline as well as the school’s symphonic band. At the tender age of 16, I picked up the guitar, inspired by the Guitar Hero game, little did I know how difficult the real thing was! I persevered and discovered that music was my true passion and in 2009 was accepted into the University of North Texas’ prestigious music program. During this time, I played in the Trinity United Methodist’s worship team for a year and half, playing both lead and rhythm in the band. I graduated magna cum laude from UNT in Spring 2012 with a bachelors in music with a concentration in classical guitar. I have received guitar lessons personally for 5 years from northern Plano guitar teacher Earl Bailey and University of North Texas Doctorate students Mike Morey and Armin...

I teach my students how to understand how music is put together so they can learn even more on their own.

I read, write, and play all styles and I focus on teaching the student fundamentals that work in all styles of music ....AND I get them going on the style they are interested in - pop, rock, country, folk, etc.

I have spent my entire life in the music industry and I can show you how to use what I teach to apply to the real world. I have also been a successful songwriter and I can work with students to learn about song structure and song writing.

I am also good at preparing students for college music classes.

I believe that music is not only a gift but a vital part of the human experience. Whether as a listener, performer, or composer it influences our society as a whole and individually. At a very early age I was exposed to all the usual classic rock and pop music of the 50's, 60's, and 70's through my parents. Having a keen interest in how this music was created I started piano lessons at age 9, cello in middle school, and then guitar and bass shortly followed. During high school and college I performed and recorded with several bands, symphonic orchestras, vocal ensembles in genres ranging from rock, pop, funk, folk, jazz, classical, and electronica. I studied music theory and composition under Dr. Jerry Wallace at Richland Community College while continuing my private lessons in guitar, bass, cello, and piano.
After college I moved to Santa Fe, NM to assist in managing Groovey Studios. I also performed and recorded with not only pop and rock artist but many Native American artist....

Born in Arlington, Texas, I began playing guitar and bass guitar in high school. After studying for several years under Joey Faust, I studied Jazz, Classical Guitar, and Music Theory at TCC in Fort Worth. I've been teaching since 2003, my students ranging in age from 3 to over 70. I also play piano, mandolin, banjo, and ukulele.

My interest in music came from the fact that my mother was a classical pianist and I took lessons for a couple of years until the lure of rock and roll pulled me toward the guitar! My tastes later expanded to include Jazz and I studied at University of North Texas (received Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies). Through my studies there I became interested in solo classical guitar and was later offered a teaching fellowship which allowed me to return to the university and branch out into composition, transcribing piano music for the guitar and further theory studies as well as completing a Master of Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance.

Since then, I have enjoyed playing solo guitar, in small chamber ensembles, in pop cover bands, jazz combos, and especially writing,performing and recording with my own band, Fury III. I find that this diversity helps me to find common musical ground with most students. I have also taught recently at Tarrant County College and...

How I judge my success is by how well my students assimilate my pedagogy. I take complicated concepts and do my best to make them understandable. If you have performance fear, I want to en-courage you. If your technique will harm your product, I want to help you change your approach. If you get tangled up in the language of music, I smooth the confusion through a variety of different media. If you hunger for self-expression, I can put you in an environment which is limited only by the amount and the way that you practice.
I think really good teaching is a constant learning process. The best thing about my having taught for 15 years as a choir director and group/private piano teacher in the Texas public school system is this: if you, as my student, have a problem understanding something, odds are that I have found a way to explain it or a similar issue with one of the thousands of students I've taught over the years.

I have a Bachelor's in Music, Masters...