Phoenix, AZ Guitar Lessons

I have been playing guitar for over 29 years I started as a young child I have studied it professionally in school and I teach all styles of guitar and doing lead solos or playing rhythm for any style I teach popular songs and also traditional classical or jazz blues songs as well as folk any style any age and I make the lessons as fun as they are informative

We're gonna HAVE FUN! Your lessons will be customized to your needs and what you want to do with your ability to play guitar. I can teach you either electric or acoustic guitar. I can prepare you for any genre as I include fundamentals (for example, scales and arpeggios) in your practice. I use Mel Bay's Modern Guitar Method books for reference and/or lesson work. I can help you learn how to play with a pick, how to finger-pick, how to sing and play simultaneously, and even how to sightread.

Whether you've just started out or you want to take that next step to becoming a better guitarist, I'm here to help!

Emphasis on chords, strumming patterns, scales, improvisation, and basic songwriting. Students pick their own songs to learn. Electric and acoustic guitar are both options.

**NOT a classical guitar course. Picks and capos are required.**

I am a string specialist. That means I teach and play violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, ukulele and piano. I earned B.A. earned from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley Colorado where I was a double major in classical guitar and double bass. In my senior year I was the recipient of the Annual Concerto Contest where I performed the "Concerto in A Major" on double bass with the University orchestra for the spring concert. I have played in both professional and semi-professional orchestras in Colorado and Arizona. I believe that any student will practice more if he or she likes the music they are playing. Periodically I will ask a student to give me a name of a piece of music that they would like to learn how to play. I notate it for them, often simplifying the rhythm and chords in Finale NotePad and give it to them free of charge. I teach students how to play music on their given instrument. Not just how to play the instrument but working on ...

Extensive experience teaching rock, jazz and acoustic guitar. I base my teaching around the interests of the student, and also make sure to cover important fundamentals of music such as scales, chords and music theory.

I enjoy helping students develop their unique talents and helping them to find their own musical voice on the guitar or bass.

What’s unique about the way I teach is that my method is very organized and comprehensive. I teach in a quicker and more logical way than others do. So that will save you a lot of time, money and frustration compared to other teachers. I can teach you everything you need to go from being a beginner to a touring pro. My teaching philosophy is to focus on the fundamentals, theories and techniques you need to reach your full potential, while still learning the music you love. I try to keep it as fun as possible.

I have been playing guitar for nearly 10 years. I focus on good technique and studying the instrument beyond just campfire chords.

My lessons are catered to the individual student. Typically half of the session is spent on technique/fretboard harmony and the other half is spent on learning music/songs. I have found it is best for younger students (12 and under) to learn from a book - for added structure).

I like to provide the student with the ability and knowledge to play any song they like.