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Guitar with Michael F.

San Francisco, California

4.9
(37)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Teaching since 1999
Bachelor Of Arts Psychology

    Level Up your Performance as a Guitarist with Top Advice from a Pro

    Private instruction includes everything from basic chording to advanced theory and technique, with a focus on the mechanics of the instrument. Topics covered include rhythm and technique studies, chord and scale theory, chord progressions, songwriting, musicality and performance, and improvisation. These topics are studied at a rate commensurate with the studentʼs ability.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-10 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-10 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-10 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-4 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-4 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    15 minutes
    $25
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $75
    60 minutes
    $100

    About Michael F.

    4.9
    (37)
    My name is Mike, and I have been teaching the guitar for over 20 years. I have helped hundreds of musicians develop their skills. As a performer, I have played in many bands, and shared the stage with performers such as Imagine Dragons, Train, Blues Traveler, Camper Van Beethoven, and countless others. In addition to teaching music and rock ensemble to the students at the University of San Francisco, I maintain an active schedule of teaching, performing and recording. My most memorable musical experience was playing "Imagine" on my guitar for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in 2003. My teaching philosophy is that if you understand the instrument, you can play any style of music you choose. The more you dedicate yourself to learning the fretboard, the more freely you can express yourself musically. Private instruction includes everything from basic chording to advanced theory and technique, with a focus on the mechanics of the instrument. Topics covered include rhythm and technique studies, chord and scale theory, chord progressions, songwriting, musicality and performance, and improvisation. These topics are studied at a rate commensurate with the studentʼs ability.
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    37 Reviews
    Lauren
    Online
    Michael has a great balance of patience, encouragement, and pushing me to go for it, and lean into the discomfort of learning.
    Posted Mar 24, 2021
    Ned
    Online
    Super helpful first lesson. Michael is nice and extremely knowledgeable. Exactly what I was looking for.
    Posted Feb 11, 2021
    Mick
    Online
    Outstanding lesson and very inspiring!
    Posted Feb 11, 2021
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    Experience

    Faculty/Instructor

    Aug, 2001 - Present

    University of San Francisco

    Provide private instruction in guitar, violin, and general music theory and performance to undergraduate students. Coordinate and conduct student recitals.

    Faculty/Instructor

    Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2008

    San Francisco Friends School

    Provided after-school private guitar and violin instruction to young students.

    Faculty/Instructor

    Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2008

    Cathedral School For Boys

    Provided after-school private guitar and violin instruction to young students.

    Faculty/Instructor

    Jan, 2006 - Mar, 2008

    Blue Bear School Of Music

    Conducted 10-week classic rock band workshops for young and adult students, including a live performance. Conducted 20-week program for students at the Woodside International School in San Francisco, as part of the school’s ensemble music program.

    Faculty/Instructor

    Jun, 2005 - Mar, 2008

    Bandworks

    Conducted week-long summer camps for kids and teens involving CD recording, introduction to rock band, and songwriting. Conducted 8-week band workshops for young and adult students, including a live performance. Conducted 10-week band workshop for students at Live Oak School in San Francisco as part of the school’s extended care program. The workshop includes a live performance for parents and students.

    Faculty/Instructor

    Mar, 2004 - Dec, 2008

    Music In Schools Today

    Facilitated musical instruction to classes in San Francisco public schools grades K-8. Coordinated and conducted musical presentations to schools that lacked the funding for school music programs, and working with at-risk youth.

    Guitar Teacher

    Jan, 1995 - Present

    Self-Employed

    Education

    Bachelor Of Arts Psychology

    Sep, 1988 - Mar, 1992

    La Salle University

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Teachers

    Aug, 2010

    The American Federation of Teachers is a union of professionals that champions fairness; democracy; economic opportunity; and high-quality public education, healthcare and public services for our students, their families and our communities. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through the work our members do.

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