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Carla U.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Age: 9+

Speaks English

Teaching since 1990

Summer Certificate

1 Repeated Students

Master playing the guitar: award-winning teacher with 30+ years of experience

I have a degree in music, and have taught at three summer camps three music stores and two universities. I have been teaching guitar since 1990. I teach ages 9 and up, and I aim to tailor lessons to work with your natural strengths and learning style. I offer note-reading but it is optional. We can study guitar using tablature and chord diagrams. The important thing is to make great music, enjoy the process, play songs you like, make steady progress and become independent. If I teach you well, eventually you won't need me very much- you'll be able to figure things out on your own, I started playing guitar when I was 4. I've played classical, rock, a bit of jazz, folk, a little bluegrass, and fingerstyle. I love the guitar and I love teaching!

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Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-10 AM

3 PM-5 PM

Tuesday

9:30 AM-10 AM

1:30 PM-3 PM

Wednesday

8 AM-9 AM

10 AM-11 AM

12 PM-12:30 PM

2:30 PM-3:30 PM

Thursday

9 AM-10 AM

1 PM-2 PM

2:30 PM-3:30 PM

Saturday

5:30 AM-6:30 AM

Sunday

8 AM-9 AM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$40

45 minutes

$53

60 minutes

$66

About Carla U.

5.0

(29)

Music is my LIFE! After 30 years of teaching at music camps, music stores, 3 colleges and my home, I completely understand that the lessons are all about YOU, the student: what you want to learn, taught to you in a way that works for your brain and personality. And if you don't know exactly what you want to learn, that's OK. We can figure that out together as we go along learning the basics. I help students learn to play songs by artists they like. I also help students write songs, or put chords to their existing lyrics. For those who are interested, I teach note-reading (not required) and theory (not required) and ear training (not required). The lessons are always tailored towards your (the student's) goals. I also teach classical and fingerstyle guitar for the occasional person who specifically wants either of those styles. My purpose as a teacher: help people have a fun experience, learning in an organized way, adapted to your learning style and goals, while learning to do exactly what you wanted to do when you decided you wanted to play the guitar. In 1994, I was let go from my job at a music store because I was sick. Which sounds awful, but was the best thing to ever happen to me- it was then I got over my fears and became a full-time musician, teaching and writing and performing. I have never looked back! I may not be a household name, but I am living the dream. Whether you want to sing to your kids or play for an audience of 50,000, or just play guitar for yourself, you first have to get started. Wait no longer! The guitar is calling!

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Carla U.

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Basic Rhythms: Whole Notes, Half Notes, Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes

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29 Reviews

Brad

Teacher's studio

Correction to my review below - I take lessons online, not at the teacher's studio. Thanks.

Posted Jul 19, 2023

Brad

Teacher's studio

I have had the privilege of working with Carla for several years now. My lesson period is absolutely the highlight of my week. Carla is an outstanding teacher. She is patient, makes you feel really good about your progress, and is always gently and patiently challenging you to excel and do your best. She is well-practiced and skilled at teaching online; it's just like being there with her. As a teacher myself, I give her my very highest recommendation.

Posted Jul 19, 2023

Isaias

Online

This instructor is different from most guitar instructors I learned from. She asked me what kind of music I wanted to play and what I wanted to get out of guitar lessons and tailored my entire curriculum based on that. She makes very personalized lessons and is excellent at teaching guitar.

Posted Jul 4, 2023

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Experience

Performing Songwriter

Feb, 1995 - Present

Professional Smart Aleck

Perform original humorous songs for festivals, concert venues, house concerts. 10 indie CDs of humorous songs released. Aired on Dr. Demento, SiriusXM Radio, the BBC, numerous college and community radio stations.

Guitar Teacher

Oct, 2008 - Jun, 2014

Golden Age Guitars

teach weekly private lessons in a music store.

Guitar Teacher

Jun, 1999 - Aug, 2011

Hummingbird Music Camp

teach class guitar (35-45 students) with 2 other teachers. Short private lessons daily. Prep class to perform 3 songs as a group by week's end, and each individual to perform a solo at week's end. Perform at faculty recital. Play volleyball, dance, be goofy.

Guitar Teacher

Sep, 1997 - May, 1998

Lander University

private weekly lessons for students majoring in music as guitarists. Also, lead weekly guitar ensemble.

Guitar Teacher

Aug, 1996 - May, 1998

North Greenville Baptist University

private weekly lessons for college students, on campus.

Guitar Teacher

May, 1996 - Jul, 2001

National Guitar Summer Workshop

teach small classes (6-8 students) of adult students (14 and up). Prepare for concert performance at the end of the week, individually and as a class.

Guitar Teacher

Jan, 1994 - Present

Private Studio

private weekly lessons (sometimes duet lessons with siblings or parent/child).

Guitar Teacher

Oct, 1990 - May, 1993

Pearson Music company

private weekly lessons at a studio in the store

Education

AFA Music

Aug, 1984 - May, 1986

Brevard College

Summer Certificate

Jun, 1987 - Aug, 1987

Guitar Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Arts: Music: Guitar

Aug, 1986 - Jun, 1990

UNC-Greensboro

Awards

Best Upbeat and Best overall

Jan, 1999

South Florida Folk Festival

Winner, Comedy Album of the Year

Dec, 2020

Just Plain Folks Awards

Logan Award for Excellence in Comedy Music

Jul, 2016

The Funny Music Project

Novelty Song of the Year

Feb, 2006

Just Plain Folks

New Folk Finalist

Jul, 2004

Kerrville Folk Festival

Most Wanted Emerging Songwriter

Aug, 2003

Falcon Ridge Folk Festival

Affiliations

BMI

Oct, 2021

Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.