Private Acoustic Guitar tutoring lessons Philadelphia, PA.

fingerpicking, classical, folk

Fun and personalized lessons for aspiring Guitarists of all ages. Whether you are a complete beginner or advanced, my years of experience can show you a practical approach to learning music and exploring the guitar. Enjoy learning your favorite songs in a relaxed environment at my studio or online from the comfort of your own home. My students have many different musical tastes and lessons are always unique from person to person. Learn at your own pace. I build my program around your interests and goals. Become the musician you've always wanted to be and have fun doing it!

Play songs by artists from the 60s to today! Bruno Mars, Bob Dylan, Allen Stone, Oasis, REM, Nirvana, Pink Floyd, Tom Petty, The Beatles,...and many more! I teach the songs you want to learn, using method books only for structure and support. This is your chance to build effective fundamental skills and improve your technique, theory, and improvisation in Pop, Rock, Country, Folk, R&B, Soul, and other genres!

If you're looking for lessons in Acoustic Guitar, then you've come to the right place. I will teach elementary guitar with a great emphasis on theory and applied methods. My background includes piano lessons that I received as a youngster, and guitar lessons held at various places after that.

Students will learn basic chords, progressions, and scales on guitar while building a repertoire of songs that we'll choose together. During lessons students will be encouraged to sing if they'd like to learn to sing and play simultaneously. Students will also learn note reading and chord reading through written exercises. Intermediate students will learn basic improvisation and accompaniment skills.

If you've always dreamed of being able to pick up the guitar and play, let's get you started! Whether you wish to play rhythm guitar, learn fingerpicking patterns, or want to be able to accompany yourself while singing, I can help. We will also learn to read music for guitar and music theory.

I have spent the past 12 years of my life dedicated to the guitar. While obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Guitar performance at Oberlin Conservatory I was employed by the conservatory's secondary lessons department. This studio featured a diverse mix of college students, adults, and children. In addition I am Suzuki method certified and I was a summer instructor at the Amherst School of Guitar in Buffalo, NY. I have experience working with children from as young as 5 to as old as 65.

I teach basic chords and strumming patterns great for playing solo or accompanying yourself with singing!

All music lessons at WCGA combine solid instruction in music fundamentals with the student’s personal interests and goals. Guitar students will learn chords, scales, terminology, and technique along with note reading, chord progressions, and theory. Teacher duets are common in our lessons to develop listening and timing skills. Our guitar teachers make sure every student understands the fretboard in order to execute challenging melodies and riffs along with chords that are suitable for popular, rock, jazz and other styles of music. Teachers craft each lesson to incorporate the fundamentals of guitar playing with the personal interests of each student.

My students feel like rockstars, because my lessons are both fun and educational.

I provide a clear lesson plan complete with goals, achievement levels, and performance opportunities.

I use a song-based teaching method to get students started on music they love.

I do not overbook myself to ensure that I can give each and every student the attention they deserve.

I believe in the power of music as a vehicle to teach life skills.