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Guitar with Laura W.

Redding, California

4.9
(24)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5-85
Speaks English
Teaching since 1987
Bachelor's degree in Music with Emphasis in Voice Performance.

    Master the guitar fundamentals of fingerpicking, chord strumming, how to read sheet music, and more!

    Acoustic Guitar, Beginning and Intermediate. Fingerpicking, Tab recognition, reading of notes, chord strumming variations.

    Instructor details

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    Pegasus Street
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-12 PM
    1:30 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-11:30 AM
    Wednesday
    3:30 PM-4 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-12 PM
    1:30 PM-2:30 PM
    4 PM-5 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Laura W.

    4.9
    (24)
    Because I teach voice, piano, and guitar, some students take more than one class from me. For example vocal and piano. My Music Degree from Point Loma Nazarene University is in Vocal Performance. I love what I do. I teach children through adults. I have lots of experience in worship leading for church if that is of interest. *** Lesson Details *** I am easy-going, but I expect you to practice. I am thorough in my approach. For piano lessons, I utilize the Alfred method. I emphasize note reading and theory in each genre, whether taking guitar, voice or piano. I am currently using Hal Leonard's Guitar Method books for guitar and a few different things for vocal curriculum. All lessons can be supplemented with what you are currently interested in or working towards. I enjoy helping prepare young people for their performances in theatre arts. Lessons can be combined, for example; if you are interested in both voice and guitar, you can take a longer weekly lesson and have both subjects covered! Weekly assignments are given and checked to see if done before proceeding to the next step! I do not recommend students come every other week. I recommend one lesson per week. *** Travel Equipment *** guitar and books. Student provides their guitar during lesson and for piano, must have a piano or keyboard at home for practice. *** Specialties *** I specialize in helping young worship leaders hone their gifts. I enjoy preparing people for their musical theatre performances.
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    24 Reviews
    Melissa
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent teacher for vocals. Laura is very knowledgeable in music. My daughter learned a lot from her.
    Posted Jan 7, 2023
    Elise
    Teacher's studio
    I took lessons from her for several years, as a beginner guitarist! She taught me so much, and so well!
    Posted Jan 1, 2023
    Alicia
    Teacher's studio
    Laura is an excellent teacher to our son. He’s been taking piano and voice lessons for almost a year, and it’s incredible how far he’s come in that short time. We are so grateful that we found her!
    Posted Dec 26, 2022
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    Experience

    Teacher of group keyboard lessons

    Jan, 2003 - Jun, 2003

    Capitola Elementary School

    Taught group keyboarding to 3rd and fourth grade classes. 30 students at a time!

    Education

    B.A. in Music, Vocal Performance

    Sep, 1984 - Aug, 1987

    Point Loma University

    Bachelor's degree in Music with Emphasis in Voice Performance.

    Sep, 1985 - Jul, 1987

    Point Loma University, San Diego, CA

    Certifications

    I have no certifications. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music, Vocal Emphasis.

    May, 1987

    Point Loma University

    Awards

    Whos Who In American Colleges and Universities

    Jun, 1987

    Point Loma University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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