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Classical Guitar with Melissa F.

Chadron, Nebraska

4.9
(29)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5-70
Speaks English
Teaching since 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Music and Worship
  • 1 Repeated Students

Classical Guitar for Beginner to Advanced: Quality Participation

* Prevent Guitar damage and string care introductory sheet. * Learn proper seating and standing guitar holding posture to prevent back and shoulder injury. Memorize standard string tuning names and how to tune your guitar. * Begin open string and fret board exercises with your guitar fingers. Learn chord forms, major and minor scales on the circle of 5th's, rhythmic exercises, Solfeggio, melodic ear-training and theory. Worksheets provided for note name and additional music theory studies. * Studying guitar will begin from a classical foundation. You will perform lead sheets melodically and rhythmically. Improvisation instruction also offered to students. * As a guitar student, you will become a confident rhythmic and melodic performer. Ear training will strengthen as you practice major scales, chord changes and melodic pieces. You will also develop tools to begin songwriting.

Instructor details

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Teaches Online
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Teaching Hours

Monday
2 PM-4 PM
4:15 PM-5:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-5:30 PM
Wednesday
2:15 PM-5:45 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$23
45 minutes
$33
60 minutes
$43

About Melissa F.

4.9
(29)
Melissa F. is a writer and private music educator who has more than 20 years of experience. She is passionate about teaching and writing because she believes that they provide confidence, valuable training, and an enhanced quality of life. Her work has been featured on media sites such as KCSR and KBPY. Her debut book, Chase Me Not: A Girl's Journey to Dealing with Dogs in Pursuit, has recently been published. When she's not working, she enjoys reading, gardening, and spending time with her dog, Bailey. She and her dog live in Chadron, Nebraska. Her latest project, Joyful Songs for Learning to Play the Guitar, is a guitar instruction book that will be available on June 1st, 2024.

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29 Reviews
Remon
Online
Thanks for being so patient with me!
Posted Apr 15, 2024
Fran
Teacher's studio
Melissa is so patient with our daughter. We are truly amazed at the progress our daughter has made in a short amount of time.
Posted Aug 12, 2022
Mackenzie/Abby
Student's home
Very patient with our daughter
Posted Feb 6, 2021
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Experience

Internship

Apr, 2011 - Jun, 2011

5th Avenue Theater

Studied office procedures of a music theater.

Music Instructor

Feb, 2020 - Jun, 2021

4/4 School of Music

Private piano, guitar and vocal instruction.

Summer Music Camp

Jun, 2018 - Aug, 2018

Seasonal Hiring

I taught music and movement curriculum to children ages 5 and up in groups of about 10-12.

Private Music Instructor

Aug, 2015 - Oct, 2019

Northshore Christian Academy

Private piano, voice, guitar, music and movement summer classes, all girls vocal class and boy and girls guitar class.

Private Music Instructor

Jun, 2015 - Oct, 2019

All Ages Music

Private piano, guitar and vocal music instructor. Taught summer vocal and music and movement classes.

Piano Accompanist and Actor in It's A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play

Oct, 2014 - Dec, 2014

Warm Beach Camp-Lights of Christmas

I played music transitions and accompanied singers for the recent play I was seen in this winter season in Stanwood, WA.

Guitarist

Aug, 2014 - Aug, 2014

Red Curtain Foundation

Performer in orchestra pit as a guitarist for Cotton Patch Gospel the musical.

Actor,Singer

Oct, 2013 - Dec, 2013

Warm Beach Camp

I performed in an original musical called Grace on Deck for the winter season at the Lights of Christmas.

Early Childhood Music Classes

Jan, 2013 - Aug, 2015

Private Studio

The Musikgarten classes offered at this studio are designed to nurture the childs music aptitude by engaging children and their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed. Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, ranging from playing simple rhythm instruments such as sticks and drums for babies and toddlers to playing keyboards for older children. This is the only program that offers curricula for newborns through group piano instruction. It is based on a keen understanding of how children learn, in both a general sense and, specifically, how they learn music. There are weekly assignments for families and as the children grow with the program. They learn piano pedagogy and solfeggio as they enter Cycle of Seasons and Pre-piano classes.

Education

Music Composition

Sep, 2005 - May, 2007

Cornish College of the Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Worship

Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2011

Trinity Lutheran College

Certifications

Early Childhood Music Education

Aug, 2013

Musikgarten

Awards

Student Leadership Recognition Award

May, 2009

Trinity Lutheran College

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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