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Acoustic Guitar with Chrissy D.

Saint Petersburg, Florida

4.7
(4)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 7+
Teaching since 2003
Music

    Chrissy specializes in teaching beginners and helping them reach their musical dreams. 🎸

    🎸 Unlock Your Musical Potential 🎸 Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of guitar playing? Look no further! With over 18 years of experience as both a professional touring guitarist and instructor, Chrissy specializes in teaching beginners and helping them reach their musical dreams. Get ready to play the music you love and have a blast while learning! 🎶 Personalized Lessons Tailored to You 🎶 At the core of Chrissy's teaching philosophy is the belief that every student is unique. She understands that no two individuals learn in the same way, which is why she crafts personalized lesson plans to suit your specific needs and goals. Whether you're a novice or an intermediate player, Chrissy will guide you every step of the way towards achieving your artistic and musical aspirations. 🌟 A Comprehensive Curriculum 🌟 Technique, chords, scales, theory, rhythm, sounds, and tone - Chrissy covers it all! Learn to hold, pick, strum, and play the guitar with technique and rich tone. Master open, power, and barre chords, the building blocks of your favorite songs. Explore scales, riffs, and melodies found in popular music. Dive into practical music theory, unraveling the mysteries of the of your favorite songs, key signatures, and fretboard note names. Develop a strong sense of rhythm and effortlessly groove with various strum patterns. Discover the secrets behind achieving different guitar sounds and unleash your creative potential. 🌟 A Stellar Track Record 🌟 Chrissy's passion for teaching and commitment to her students' success shines through in her impressive track record. She has worked with artists signed to major labels and has helped numerous students of all skill levels thrive. Many of her students have released albums, been featured in Guitar World Magazine, and even won awards for their exceptional music. With Chrissy as your guide, your dreams can become a reality. 🌟 Amplify Your Learning Experience 🌟 Prepare for an exceptional learning experience that goes beyond traditional guitar lessons. Chrissy is dedicated to enhancing her teaching skills by continually expanding her musical knowledge. She keeps up with the latest music theory books, instructional videos, and guitar music. Moreover, she actively seeks growth opportunities by attending workshops, seminars, and lessons taught by renowned artists such as Arianna Powell, Justin Derrico, Jennifer Batten, Gary Hoey, Joe Satriani, and more. You can rest assured that you'll be learning from a seasoned professional who is always at the forefront of musical education. 🌟 Unleash Your Inner Artist 🌟 One-on-one sessions with Chrissy offer an extra exciting feature - the ability to craft and record your own songs. Embrace technology that caters to your unique personality and let your creativity soar without limits. Discover the joy of bringing your musical ideas to life and watch your artistic expression flourish under Chrissy's expert guidance. 🌟 Let's Get Started! 🌟 If you're ready to embark on a transformative guitar-playing journey, reach out to Chrissy today! She offers private guitar lessons in the comfort of your own home. Join the ranks of satisfied students who have experienced remarkable progress and unlock your true potential as a guitarist. Get in touch with Chrissy now and let the music begin! Artists and genres Chrissy has experience with include: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Drake, Shakira, Post Malone, Rhianna, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, 24kGoldn, Ava Max, Imagine Dragons, Metallica, Adele, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Fall Out Boy, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, The Cure, Radiohead, Elle King, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Nirvana, Green Day, Blink 182 and much more. PRIVATE STUDENT REVIEWS : Here's what my personal students & clients have to say: Slader P."By far the most outstanding teacher I took lessons from. I took lessons from Chrissy for over 7 years and I can truly say she's an incredible teacher. She's fun to work with, very patient with both new and intermediate players, and has a background knowledge of many genres of music. I would recommend Chrissy to anyone! " Sam F. Chrissy is a talented musician and a gifted teacher. We are very happy to have her teaching our daughter. She is responsible, accessible, and responsive. Rate A+++" Matt R. (St Petersburg Police Officer)Excellent! MJ K."Chrissy is a wonderful teacher. She is patient and kind. She gives exercises to work on during the week and has explained that by practicing just a little each day she will improve. My daughter looks forward to lessons each week. " Susan F."Chrissy taught my teenage son for several years in my home. She is very talented, has a flexible teaching style, and does a great job with different personalities. She always kept my son engaged and was very encouraging. She is reliable, timely, and communicates well. I highly recommend her!" TS K."Chrissy taught both of my boy's ages 10 and 11 to play the guitar. She was awesome and they couldn't wait until their lesson each week. Chrissy was always punctual and full of spunk. They learned very cool tunes that were current so they really enjoyed it!" Dana Jim L."We have really enjoyed our daughter having lessons with Chrissy. She is great with kids and in only a few lessons, our child can play the guitar! Amazing!"

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Student's Home
    Student's Home

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9:45 AM-11 AM
    11:15 AM-11:45 AM
    12 PM-12:15 PM
    2:45 PM-3 PM
    Tuesday
    9:45 AM-2:15 PM
    Thursday
    12:30 PM-1 PM
    2 PM-2:15 PM
    Friday
    9:45 AM-11:30 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $53
    45 minutes
    $78
    60 minutes
    $103

    About Chrissy D.

    4.7
    (4)
    🎸 Unlock Your Musical Potential 🎸 Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of guitar playing? Look no further! With over 18 years of experience as both a professional touring guitarist and instructor, Chrissy specializes in teaching beginners and helping them reach their musical dreams. Get ready to play the music you love and have a blast while learning! 🎶 Personalized Lessons Tailored to You 🎶 At the core of Chrissy's teaching philosophy is the belief that every student is unique. She understands that no two individuals learn in the same way, which is why she crafts personalized lesson plans to suit your specific needs and goals. Whether you're a novice or an intermediate player, Chrissy will guide you every step of the way towards achieving your artistic and musical aspirations. 🌟 A Comprehensive Curriculum 🌟 Technique, chords, scales, theory, rhythm, sounds, and tone - Chrissy covers it all! Learn to hold, pick, strum, and play the guitar with technique and rich tone. Master open, power, and barre chords, the building blocks of your favorite songs. Explore scales, riffs, and melodies found in popular music. Dive into practical music theory, unraveling the mysteries of the of your favorite songs, key signatures, and fretboard note names. Develop a strong sense of rhythm and effortlessly groove with various strum patterns. Discover the secrets behind achieving different guitar sounds and unleash your creative potential. 🌟 A Stellar Track Record 🌟 Chrissy's passion for teaching and commitment to her students' success shines through in her impressive track record. She has worked with artists signed to major labels and has helped numerous students of all skill levels thrive. Many of her students have released albums, been featured in Guitar World Magazine, and even won awards for their exceptional music. With Chrissy as your guide, your dreams can become a reality. 🌟 Amplify Your Learning Experience 🌟 Prepare for an exceptional learning experience that goes beyond traditional guitar lessons. Chrissy is dedicated to enhancing her teaching skills by continually expanding her musical knowledge. She keeps up with the latest music theory books, instructional videos, and guitar music. Moreover, she actively seeks growth opportunities by attending workshops, seminars, and lessons taught by renowned artists such as Arianna Powell, Justin Derrico, Jennifer Batten, Gary Hoey, Joe Satriani, and more. You can rest assured that you'll be learning from a seasoned professional who is always at the forefront of musical education. 🌟 Unleash Your Inner Artist 🌟 One-on-one sessions with Chrissy offer an extra exciting feature - the ability to craft and record your own songs. Embrace technology that caters to your unique personality and let your creativity soar without limits. Discover the joy of bringing your musical ideas to life and watch your artistic expression flourish under Chrissy's expert guidance. 🌟 Let's Get Started! 🌟 If you're ready to embark on a transformative guitar-playing journey, reach out to Chrissy today! She offers private guitar lessons in the comfort of your own home. Join the ranks of satisfied students who have experienced remarkable progress and unlock your true potential as a guitarist. Get in touch with Chrissy now and let the music begin! Artists and genres Chrissy has experience with include: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Drake, Shakira, Post Malone, Rhianna, The Weeknd, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, 24kGoldn, Ava Max, Imagine Dragons, Metallica, Adele, Bruno Mars, Ellie Goulding, Fall Out Boy, Guns N' Roses, Aerosmith, The Cure, Radiohead, Elle King, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, Nirvana, Green Day, Blink 182 and much more. PRIVATE STUDENT REVIEWS : Here's what my personal students & clients have to say: Slader P."By far the most outstanding teacher I took lessons from. I took lessons from Chrissy for over 7 years and I can truly say she's an incredible teacher. She's fun to work with, very patient with both new and intermediate players, and has a background knowledge of many genres of music. I would recommend Chrissy to anyone! " Sam F. Chrissy is a talented musician and a gifted teacher. We are very happy to have her teaching our daughter. She is responsible, accessible, and responsive. Rate A+++" Matt R. (St Petersburg Police Officer)Excellent! MJ K."Chrissy is a wonderful teacher. She is patient and kind. She gives exercises to work on during the week and has explained that by practicing just a little each day she will improve. My daughter looks forward to lessons each week. " Susan F."Chrissy taught my teenage son for several years in my home. She is very talented, has a flexible teaching style, and does a great job with different personalities. She always kept my son engaged and was very encouraging. She is reliable, timely, and communicates well. I highly recommend her!" TS K."Chrissy taught both of my boy's ages 10 and 11 to play the guitar. She was awesome and they couldn't wait until their lesson each week. Chrissy was always punctual and full of spunk. They learned very cool tunes that were current so they really enjoyed it!" Dana Jim L."We have really enjoyed our daughter having lessons with Chrissy. She is great with kids and in only a few lessons, our child can play the guitar! Amazing!"
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    4.7
    4 Reviews
    Christine
    Student's home
    I so appreciate Chrissy's patience and instruction. Her tips on on muscle memory and how to use resources to improve technique were very valuable. I highly recommend her!
    Posted Jan 9, 2019
    Brad
    Student's home
    Great first step. Supportive, positive, and focused.
    Posted Feb 24, 2016
    Amanda Young
    Student's home
    Chrissy is always punctual and professional. After just three lessons I am seeing great improvements not only in my daughters guitar skills, but her confidence as well. She is also working with my husband. He is enjoying the lessons and is inspired by observing her rip out some rock tunes.
    Posted Oct 8, 2014
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