Private Acoustic Guitar tutoring lessons Gunpowder, MD.

Modern guitar music is often filled with heavy effects that mask the natural tone of the instrument.
A well played acoustic guitar can blend into any musical environment. Bluegrass, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Funk, Rock, and Metal, or any cutural/ world musc. And yet, it's an instrument which needs no accompaniment.
Make your guitar sing by learning good technique, creative rhythmic picking and strumming, and unique chord voicings. Develop sight reading, improvisation, and composition. Within just a few lessons, you can expect results in learning a song of your choice, and understanding the songwriting choices made by your favorite artists.

David enjoys teaching students from all different backgrounds and levels of proficiency. Whether you are just starting out or a virtuoso shredder in the making, he is happy to teach you! Over all, he is fairly laid back, as long as you practice. He usually combines work with reading off of the treble clef (what he likens to "eating your vegetables." You may not want to do it, but it will make you a healthier musician!) with learning more popular songs (or songs the student says they would like to learn) through tablature and chord charts, depending on the style of the song.

David is also very pro music theory. He usually incorporates music theory into the curriculum in conjunction with the material already being discussed. He is also very knowledgeable about composition/songwriting, and if the student is interested in learning more about this area, he is happy to share what he knows!

Acoustic guitar lessons build knowledge of open chords, basic barre chords, and power chords. Guitar lessons involve fun songs and backing tracks to use for practice. Some songwriting skills may be incorporated, based on student goals and ability levels.

My classes are very flexible when it comes to what the student wants. On the first class, I give the student the choice of controlling our lessons materials about what they want to learn. Or the student can choose to let me control our classes, in which I will bring my own materials and ideas in which we should work and will go through the whole academic process of learning music.

There are many styles affiliated with Acoustic Guitar - Folk, Country and Classical. We can dive into one or all styles once proficient technique is learned.

Smile and have fun with it !

I love teaching guitar. And each student is unique.

My approach is to gear my teaching methods to the individual learning style of the student.

You need someone who responds to you and interacts with you as a unique learner. This makes learning fun and effective for you.

Passionate about teaching kids to love and create music. I have 5+ years teaching elementary and younger. I am eager to instruct students of all ages who desire to learn a new art and develop a creative outlet. Music has changed my life and I desire to give you the skills and knowledge allow the discovery of music to change yours as well.

Born in Detroit, Michigan I began playing guitar at the age of 6. In 2013 I moved to California in pursuit of my career in music. I began playing guitar for St. Clare Parish and is currently the Music Director for the Sower at St. Clare's. i interned at the Emmy nominated Kevin Kiner's studio, played guitars and bass on Charlie Puth's acoustic version of One Call Away. I studied jazz performance briefly at College of the Canyons before accepting a full-time position as a producer. i is also currently teaching guitar and bass with over 7+ years of teaching experience.

I have an Associate’s Degree in Guitar Performance and was awarded most improved student of 2016 at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA
I have designed lesson plans that range from the basics to advanced techniques. I offer handouts as well, and give homework for continued students that promote progress and creativity

I enjoy being able to see the students grow as musicians and spread the knowledge and love for music.
I aim to inspire others just as my teachers have inspired me.

Why study guitar privately? Doesn’t the Internet provide everything one needs to study guitar? The quick answer is NO! There is no doubt the Internet provides an unlimited amount of musical information and online lessons work well for some students, but any advanced level guitarist will always recommend private hands-on guitar instruction.

I’ve developed a multi-level method for teaching beginners, intermediate, and advanced guitar students. The levels are progressive and build upon guitar techniques and music theory from the previous lessons.

My teaching method focuses on playing technique, music theory, ear training, musical expression, and rhythm. The final objective the guitar student is the ability to play from the heart to the hand.

If you want master or just become a better player I can help.