Scott M.

“Fun Guitar and Ukulele lessons (In Studio or Online via Skype)”

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Denver, CO, 80211

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- Levels: Beginner to Advanced
- Ages: 5 & up
- In-Home Lessons: No
- In-Studio Lessons: Yes
- Online Lessons: Yes
Subjects Taught In Person

Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele

Subjects Taught Online

Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting, Ukulele

Education

Kirkwood Community College - Music/liberal Arts - 8-2004 through 5-2006

Specialties

I specialize in teaching theory to beginners and intermediate guitar players. I can teach in the style of pop, rock, blues, bluegrass, and acoustic folk. Lessons take place in my home studio or online via webcam.

Lesson Details

We begin each lesson by tuning our instruments. For beginners we will learn the anatomy of our instrument. Next we will start will a 5-10 minute warm up. Following that we will take 10-15 minutes to review our previous lesson material to indicate whether or not the material has been learned. If so, we will build from the previous lesson in order to maintain progress. The remaining 10 minutes of each lesson we will summarize what we covered in the lesson and assign homework for the week. ...

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About

We learn by teaching. That is why I love to teach, because I love to learn. I have made many great connections while teaching music to people and one of the ways to do that is to work together on a common goal. I started teaching music because during my own studies I have discovered many quick learning strategies that make playing music fun. I teach from my home studio as well as via skype. Many of my strategies I've discovered on my own. Now I want to share these ideas with you. ...

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Equipment

In-Studio: 2 studios, 1 smaller one with drums and keyboard (band scenario), 2nd room is 2nd living room in a finished basement with fireplace, couch, chairs, literature, guitar, ukulele, and keyboard.

In-Home: I provide worksheets and writing materials. Students should provide their instruments.
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Rated 5 out of 5 by 10 reviewers.

Rated 5 out of 5 by Raidersfannat wish I had more time for MORE lessons Scott has been a great teacher, his patience and ability to teach at my pace have been wonderful! I also love that he finds ways to teach music I like. My only regret is that I don't have more time and money to schedule lessons every week! I hope that changes soon. I love my Uke, and I love lessons with Scott! Mahalo May 8, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5 by SarahJ So fun! My daughter loves lessons with Scott. She said she has a lot of fun learning. June 21, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by DianaO Great Instructor I'll definitely recommend working with Scott, he's nice easy going guy, who loves his music.He's very professional - he had chords and strum patterns printed for the lesson and for me to practice. He was happy to answer all my theoretical music questions, and explained everything in an easy to understand manner. I told him of the songs that I want to learn, and he found and printed the chords , and during my next lesson walked me through each song . He helped me to be more efficient with my finger positioning, and handling of the ukulele.Solid Instructor! February 28, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by EricaR1 Scott is a great guitar teacher! He focuses on things that interest his students as well as challenging them each lesson. February 17, 2012
Rated 5 out of 5 by AnnaM Scott is an amazing teacher. He is very positive, caring, funny, and makes learning fun! I recommend him to anyone wishing to learn any instrument! November 8, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by DerrickN My lessons with Scott M. Scott's enthusiasm and passion not only for playing the guitar but teaching it makes our time together entertaining and worth every second. Its nice to see him get excited when teaching me new things because I get to take that excitement home with me and play it on my guitar all week. August 7, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by RichardH1 Instructor Scott I couldn't have asked for a better teacher. He is so easy to be with and I look forward to seeing him. Plus I'm actually learning something. July 26, 2011
Rated 5 out of 5 by MandyF Scott M. Scott is a great guitar teacher. He is very patient and gives easy to follow instructions.Our 12 year old son looks forward to his lessons. April 11, 2011
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