Parkville, MD Guitar Lessons

I love to teach and have taught many hundreds of students over the past twenty years. Many of my students have gone on to professional careers in the music field. I am primarily trained in classical guitar and I also teach rock, folk, finger-style and jazz basics. I strive to help students deepen their love of music and to form a connection through that. Experience has shown me that all development as a musician arises from these factors. I look forward to meeting and having fun together!

I love teaching music! I have been a professional guitar instructor for over 8 years. Through attentive one on one instruction I develop a program to suit the player's goals. I emphasize technique with drills designed to raise my students' skills evenly across a wide range of categories, like picking, fretting, scale patterns, chord shapes, chord progressions, rhythm training, and ear training. I can guide a complete beginner toward being able to play songs and have fun. For the more serious student I have a plan that will make you a better player and musician guaranteed.

I can cover any genres a student might want to learn as well as different techniques including classical, fingerpicking style, lead, etc.

Strum and play chords; read and play notes. Sing, write songs and appreciate guitar music of all kinds including flamenco, classical and popular musiic.

Let me help you play what you love! If you are interested in a solid foundation of musicianship, or just looking to learn your favorite songs, I can help you reach your goals. All styles are welcome. Whether you are a beginner or a gigging musician I can help bring your playing to the next level.

I've been playing guitar for 15 years, teaching guitar for nearly 9 years, and my students have been able to use the foundation of skills they learn with me to develop a fundamental understanding of guitar playing, and the chance to pursue a deeper love for playing music. I specialize in both electric and acoustic guitar, so no matter what musical genre you prefer, your needs will be met! I offer fully customizable lesson plans based around your preferences! I want you to learn what you want - I am here for you!

Students can experience a lesson plan directly formulated towards their own personal interests. This could range from basic guitar fundamentals, which include learning basic chords, scales, reading music, playing different rhythmic patterns and playing beginner level songs. More advanced topics could also be implemented such as, modes, rhythmic syncopation, and harmonic chord progressions. Also, if the student wants to learn how to play their favorite songs this can also be arranged.

I like to let students learn at their own pace, and find out what learning style works for them best. Whether you've just picked up your guitar, or you're figuring it out and want to take the steps to learn more. Chords, scales, arpeggios, basic theory and picking styles will be touched on to ensure proper technique. But more importantly... learning songs and a path to creating your own! I encourage creativity, dedication to your craft, and having fun with it!

I offer guitar lessons and musicianship tutoring in sight reading, ear training and music theory at an affordable rate. I welcome all ages and experience levels. I have a flexible schedule so I can work around yours to develop a personal practice routine best suited to fit your life style.

I enjoy working with my students to help them reach their performance goals. Everything from helping them learn their first few chords, to watching them form their own music groups and write original compositions is what teaching is all about.

I play a variety of styles and have performed all over the world. I am also a performer of Tuvan throat singing, and traditional music, including the instruments doshpuluur and igil. I also play trumpet, bass guitar, string bass, accordion, banjo, mandolin, violin and piano