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Guitar with Donnie E.

Nixa, Missouri

4.9
(178)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Teaching since 2015
Bachelor's in Business Administration

    Play What You Want! Learn to Play the Guitar with Play-Along Audio

    If you are a beginning guitar enthusiast and want to learn how to play the right way, I can help you. I have been playing guitar for 15 years and have experience playing rock, jazz, and blues guitar. Plus, I use an award winning program that I'll personally tailor to your needs! Please feel free to ask me any questions! Book now to take advantage of my new premium quality guitar lessons!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    2 PM-6 PM
    Saturday
    7 AM-10 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $55

    About Donnie E.

    4.9
    (178)
    Hi! My name is Donnie and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons for 8 years and have loved helping my students, Kevin, Andrew, and Avery (all of whom have left 5-star reviews) reach their goals! I strive to not only give my students exercises and riffs to learn, but to teach them the reasoning and Music Theory behind those notes and chords. My teaching style is committed to showing you "how" to learn and not just throwing various songs, scales, and techniques at you. I will be firm and provide you with the accountability you need to move forward. My favorite artists (many of whom have songs that are taught as part of my curriculum) are The Beatles, Metallica, Santana, Stevie Ray Vaghan, Nirvana, Green Day, Johnny Cash, The Eagles, Avenged Sevenfold, and many more! Additionally, in 2017 I was given Takelesson's "Student Favorite" award. This means that I have consistently ranked in the top 15% of Takelessons teachers based upon reviews, number of students, and student retention! Guitar has been a love of mine since I was 9 years old and I enjoy helping other people realize their full potential! I have training in standard notation and tablature, and I am equipped with the resources necessary to get you going quickly! I graduated from Liberty University in 2018 with a Bachelors in Business Administration degree. Each week, I teach around 30-35 students! I am looking forward to helping you reach your goals! Please feel free to use the "Ask a question" feature, I will reply to you as soon as possible.

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    4.9
    178 Reviews
    Paul
    Teacher's studio
    Accommodating, thorough, enthusiastic about teaching, engaged, observant, professional, time efficient, approachable, clear directions, and expectations, complementary...all these things. Great experience overall.
    Posted Jul 18, 2023
    Stacy
    Teacher's studio
    Donnie is very Knowledgeable with electric guitars, would recommend to anyone interested in learning to play guitar
    Posted Apr 5, 2023
    Raphael
    Teacher's studio
    Donnie is an excellent teacher. My son and I are taking lessons with him. He's always on time and is always shows up with a smile and positive. He keeps things moving so the learning is fast. He's knowledgeable, encouraging and patient.
    Posted Jan 14, 2023
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    Experience

    Guitar Teacher

    May, 2018 - Present

    Private Company

    Lead Electric Guitar Player

    Jun, 2014 - Present

    First Baptist Church

    I currently play lead guitar for FBC which allows me to play music that resembles country and rock.

    Lead Jazz Guitar Player

    Jun, 2009 - Dec, 2017

    Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble

    I have played lead and rhythm guitar for the Springfield Community Jazz Ensemble since I was 12 years old. It has been (and is) an amazing experience which has allowed me to grow in musical maturity as well as get to sit beside some very talented professional musicians.

    Education

    Bachelor's in Business Administration

    Jan, 2015 - May, 2018

    Liberty University Online

    Awards

    Student Favorite

    Nov, 2017

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