Malabar, FL Acoustic Guitar Lessons

From my lessons the student should expect solid knowledge, fun time with the instrument and great teacher.

I've been teaching guitar informally and professionally for approximately ten years. I am originally self-taught, though I have a BA from Millersville University with a minor in Music.

I am all about building a strong musical foundation and introducing the magic and wonder that is music to my students. My students learn how to how to read music — standard musical notation and tablature — understand the songs they play, how to perform, and how to communicate with other musicians. Plucking, strumming, fingerpicking, chords, single notes, scales and modes in addition to guitar care and tuning are just some of the aspects of learning the guitar. With a strong foundation, students can more easily and quickly explore other instruments and musical styles.

If you are looking for instructor who can teach you to shred and rip solos, I am not the instructor for you. However, if you want to build a strong musical foundation and learn from an instructor who can teach you fundamental skills ...

Students can expect lessons catered to their unique learning styles, goals, and trajectory. A potential ultimate goal is to help students develop instrumental skills and a musical literacy so they can achieve whatever their musical dreams are.

Ryan is a veteran at guitar, having played the instrument for over 12 years. He's taught in both a group and individual setting and especially specializes in teaching folk guitar and in fingerpicking. Along with teaching guitar techniques he likes to give a good foundation in music theory so you can understand what it is you're playing (if you're interested in getting in depth theory instruction, a longer lesson time is advised, as a half hour goes very quickly).

Students will learn how to play songs of choice by learning how to play many chords comfortably on the guitar. I teach strumming techniques and rhythm concepts which allows the student to be diverse with there guitar playing. Ear training is looked at very closely to insure relative pitch is understood and hearing is comfortable and accurate for the student. Real time studio recordings are made while students are playing the guitar at there lesson. This allow instant constructive feedback which maintains a positive attitude the student will benefit from while learning to play the guitar.

I offer a method that gets you learning your favorite songs fast and at the same time learning what makes up those particular tunes so you can then take that knowledge and expand on it.

Teaching music is one of Lauren's passions in life and she wholeheartedly believes that music can change lives for the better. Her goal and emphasis in teaching is to help students enjoy their music experience, learning music theory, technique, home recording, songwriting and playing the music they love.

Donovan Raitt has been teaching guitar since the age of 18, and has continued teaching lessons in since 2001. Mr. Raitt holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in guitar performance and his teaching methods have been proven successful from absolute beginners to students at the college level.

Donovan has had a passion for the guitar since the age of 10, and loves sharing that passion with his students. Donovan strives to create the best learning environment for his students and help them achieve their musical goals. He is dedicated to teaching and developing the next generation of professional guitarists. Several of Mr. Raitt's students have gone on to professional careers in music, and have been accepted into some of the best guitar programs across the country.

Experienced teacher of 5 years, specializing in beginner/ intermediate guitar, voice and performance. All ages welcome. Whether you're looking to play the blues, serenade your crush, shred face-melting guitar solos, or any other smattering of skills, lessons will be catered to meet the individual goals of the student. Not to mention random bits of musical trivia, picked up from years of obsessive Wikipedia reading.

Learning guitar is a lot of fun, and with the right lessons anyone can become a great guitar player.