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Guitar with Brian G.

Annandale, Virginia

5.0
(10)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 9+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1993
Guitar

    About Brian G.

    5.0
    (10)
    As a performing musician and guitar teacher since 1993, I have taught thousands of students. I teach most styles of music but blues is my specialty. Most importantly, I believe that learning how to play guitar should be fun! I believe in encouraging my students through exhibiting patience and an understanding of their individualized needs. I use my unique and effective teaching methods while teaching fundamental skills and techniques to meet diverse learning styles. I will have you playing your favorite songs in no time! I studied music at the University of Maryland where I received my bachelors degree. and with several renowned recording artists

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    11 AM-1 PM
    2 PM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-1 PM
    4:30 PM-5:30 PM
    Thursday
    2 AM-2:30 AM
    4:30 PM-5 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-11 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $70
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    5.0
    10 Reviews
    Errol
    Teacher's studio
    I started learning guitar on my own. I got some CD’s. It got me started. However, I wasn’t progressing. I looked for an instructor in my area and Brian Gross came up in my search engine. I was very frustrated at first but Brian assured me it takes time and practice. It’s the little things that he teaches you that makes all the difference. If you listen to what he tells you and apply it you will amazed. Great musician, great teacher.
    Posted Jun 12, 2019
    Grace
    Teacher's studio
    Brian is a wonderful, fun, and very supportive guitar teacher. He encourages students like me to practice and learn, and he gives very positive and tailored instruction. He allows his students to choose the style of music that they want to learn, and he offers the easiest and most straightforward way to learn it. He prepares his lessons very well, and it is always a joy to see his cheerful face. Even someone like me who sometimes fumbles around with the strings can feel comfortable in his great manner of teaching. I find that I have learned quite a bit in a very short amount of time, even with my busy work schedule. The guitar exercises that he gives us are fun to do and so effective. I highly recommend him as a guitar teacher, and I look forward to many more lessons with him.
    Posted Jan 14, 2019
    Samee
    Teacher's studio
    Great instructor who works with your schedule and your technique, excellent lesson plans!
    Posted Jun 23, 2018

    Experience

    Self employed guitar teacher

    May, 1993 - Present

    Guitar Lessons

    Going into my 23rd year of business! I've done everything involved with starting my business. Marketing, business development, lesson planning, etc.

    Guitar Instructor

    Jun, 1995 - Oct, 2003

    Glen Echo Park

    Classes taught were: Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids , Level 1 Beginning Rock Guitar for Kids, Level 2 Introduction to Blues Guitar Intermediate Blues Guitar Blues Guitar Performance Workshop

    Guitar Instructor (Group)

    Sep, 1994 - Aug, 2014

    Montgomery County Department of Recreation

    Classes taught were: Beginning Guitar Level 1 Beginning Guitar Level 2 Introduction to Blues Guitar Intermediate Blues Guitar

    Education

    General

    Sep, 1975 - Jun, 1978

    John F Kennedy High School

    Guitar

    Jun, 1995 - Aug, 2000

    National Guitar Summer Workshop

    Bachelor of Science, Marketing

    Aug, 1978 - Jun, 1982

    University of Maryland

    Awards

    Maryland Blues Hall of Fame

    Nov, 2012

    Blues Hall of Fame, an American Heritage International Organization

    Thumbtack Best of 2016

    Sep, 2016

    Thumbtack

    Bethesda Business Hall of Fame

    Sep, 2015

    Bethesda Awards Program

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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