I was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. My drumming began around age five with toy drums and Mom’s pot lids (cymbals)—which were precariously held up by cardboard paper towel cores. The next step was a snare drum followed by a drum set at age ten. During that time I was taking drum lessons and playing along with records. Before I got in my first band I picked up the guitar and for a while almost forgot about the drums on the other side of the room.

During my teens my tastes in music veered toward progressive rock and I began listening to classical. Because of that experience (which is on-going) my approach and philosophy is quite broad. I appreciate the simple as well as the complex. I appreciate great drummers, but also great music. My philosophy about drumming, simply stated, is that technique by itself isn’t a substitute for musicality.

As a drummer I spent many years playing what’s called “cover music.” I played pop, rock, country, jazz, standards....

Knowing at the age of 5 that music was my life, by being brought up surrounded by praise music and gospel, my early exposure to music helped me to find every Instrument and style just my thing! I wanted to play everything and learn all aspects of music. I started with singing in the children's choir and then developed into piano and music theory. At the age of 12 I began to learn classical guitar, and at 15 took on various styles like Flamenco, Jazz and Rock. I graduated from High School having played in the school band achieving recognition In national Institutions Like IAJE (International Association for Jazz Education) and state band finals. I was also composing from a very early age, and at 18 released my first album (self-titled) which can still be heard and purchased today through various music outlets, since i have released over 15 albums with various ensembles and bands. In college I already knew from my previous experience that I wanted to teach and pass on the joy that...

Born and raised in Port St Lucie, FL, Ryan's first musical experiences were on a alto saxophone he played in his middle school band. He later picked up his first guitar at the age of 15 learning his how to play his first song by teaching himself how to read tablature on the internet. He played in one local band in high school playing a fusion of contemporary metal and hardcore. It was during his high school years that he spent the majority of his time learning fast pace soling and heavy chord rhythms. He is completely self taught and never took one lesson. Aaron finally took music seriously in college and began expanding his musical range with many other rock and blues based music, as well as taking music theory at the local college. After college, Aaron began work as a freelance musician and guitar teacher while concurrently working for the University of Miami School of Medicine. His music taste ranges in almost anything based in rock.

Carlos has been teaching in Florida for 22 years and playing professionally for 17 years. He has received scholarships from Berklee College of Music, University of Central FL, University of North FL, and University of Miami where he is pursuing a Masters in Jazz Performance. Carlos has performed with multi-platinum recording artist Eddie Money and has opened for Journey, Sugar Ray, Ja Rule, and The Knack. He specializes in teaching Rock, Pop, Jazz, Indie Rock, R&B, Bossa Nova, Latin Pop, Prog Rock, Speed, Metal and more.

I want to teach you how to express yourself through music. I've been inspired by music since I was young and have been involved in one way or another since I started piano lessons at age 3. I've been playing guitar for over fifteen years and written and recorded music for about eight. Whether you want to go into music seriously as I have, or just use music as a hobby and way to express yourself, I want to help you accomplish your goal.

Music teacher and working musician available with a degree in Music and over 12 years of teaching experience working with students from beginners to advanced. Focus on all styles and methods of improvisation and theory with an emphasis in specializing individualized techniques customized for students looking to either just learn some of the basics or enhance already acquired skills in Guitar, Piano, Bass and Voice. All age groups welcomed....

I started playing guitar when he was 13 and instantly fell in love with the instrument. After starting with rock and pop music, I began learning R and B, Funk, Jazz, and many other styles. I always have been enamored with the guitar and its possibilities in all musical genres. After studying with the great Chicago jazz guitarist, Henry Johnson, I attended the University of Miami on a full scholarship for Jazz Performance. My studies at UM greatly enhanced my musical knowledge and teaching abilities while connecting me with the professional music scene. After all of my experience I have a great amount of knowledge in many musical styles. I have been teaching regularly for the past 4 years and am looking forward to expanding my studio of private students.

"For the past 18 years I've been enjoying music in different ways as a musician, songwriter and teacher. And after my experience teaching, composing and playing music in live shows, radio, television and studio recordings, along many other type of shows and musical projects, I can definitely say that Music is one of the most positive and inspirational activities there is in life. Not only because it's a great resource to express your feelings and emotions, but also because it has been proven that playing a musical instrument may have many other benefits such as boosting brain power, improving memory, relieving stress, creating coordination, concentration, confidence and perseverance, as well as promoting happiness in your life and those around you.

I am aware about the importance of music in life and because of that I enjoy helping people to learn guitar and play music. If you are interested in taking guitar lessons with me let me know and I will gladly help you to achieve...

My name is Carlos, I have studied guitar for over 8 years with 3 years in the mighty electric guitar and 5 in the classical. Aside from mastering the most challenging concert pieces I am a composer with over 23 written and recorded songs, from classical to heavy metal. I am the teacher that will not only teach you guitar but will make you live and breathe the instrument. My style is design to motivate students to not only learn this beautiful instrument but also appreciate it and learn the discipline, commitment and unparalleled reward it brings to play it. Above all I I want my students to experience the immense joy of learning a new song, or making something sound cool by your own hand, or hopefully to create beautiful music that no one in the history of the earth has ever head before. I want to transfer my experience when I was younger to my pupils. I am a funny, cool, easy going guy that knows his stuff like you won't believe; and if the guitar is what you want to master, it is...

23 years professional experience as an actor and comedian. Playing guitar for 27 years. I will help you get as far as you want to go!

Lucian W is an alumnus of Berklee College of Music in Boston and former faculty member of the Hartford Conservatory. His vocal studies have been with Jacqueline Jarrett and David Baker in Connecticut, Jane Ellison at Loyola University in Montreal, noted operatic tenor Carmine Gagliardi in New York City, and Gina Moretta (whose students have included Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada) in Miami. He studied privately with world famous jazz guitarists George Benson and Chuck Wayne and has had a full time performing career of several decades as a guitarist, pianist, vocalist, bassist, arranger and orchestra leader.
Lucian believes that by sharing his enjoyment of making music with his students, he can give them confidence in other areas. That is because, in order to make music, they must go through a process of physical discovery through practice. They are then empowered by experiencing the connections between inspiration, work, and pleasure.
He performs, as a solo...

I am originally from Peru. I came 10 years ago to the SW Florida Region. I began playing the guitar at the age of 13 along with other folkloric instruments from Peru. I formed part of my School Marching Band playing the Cornet and then the Clarinet. That gave me a bigger understanding of Music and its different voices. Right after graduating High School I moved to the US to continue with my studies in Music at a professional level. That is when I decided to move to go to Berklee College of Music to Double Major in Music Performance and Contemporary Arranging/Production.

After Berklee, I decided to go to Full Sail University. Obtaining an Associate's Degree in Recording Arts, seeking to understand better a musician from a different view. Besides taking classes of Psychology, this major helped me understand better a musician and their needs.

I have been teaching guitar for 10 years now, and I love it, because I always learn from my students, ALWAYS. I give classes in Spanish or...