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Guitar with Michael L.

Golden, Colorado

4.9
(55)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1990
Bachelor of Science in Music

    Become a guitar player: Lessons with a 26-year experienced teacher

    I make learning the guitar super fun! I use a really fun and fast approach to getting students playing in no time and more advanced students to the next level. For online lessons I use all of the latest technology including screen sharing, virtual snip and sketch and ink, lesson and practice follow up videos, and many other awesome tools to enhance the online experience. 26 years experience teaching beginner to university and professional level students.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    9:30 AM-11 AM
    2:30 PM-3 PM
    4 PM-5 PM
    5:30 PM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40

    About Michael L.

    4.9
    (55)
    Michael offers a fun and fast approach to getting students up playing and progressing forward in no time. 26 years experience teaching beginner to the professional level. Studio and Online lessons. For online lessons Michael uses all of the latest technology including screen sharing, virtual snip and sketch and ink, lesson and practice follow up videos, and many other awesome tools to enhance the online experience. Michael performs at 275 functions a year, teaches 30 private bagpipe and guitar students a week, is an instructor of music at the University of Colorado at Denver, and runs his own recording studio where he composes and records music for film, video and commercials. *** Lesson Details *** Quick, fun approach to getting students at any level playing better/easier. *** Studio Equipment *** I have all the toys and tools of the trade. *** Travel Equipment *** I provide all of the music and handouts needed for each lesson. *** Specialties *** All levels all all styles. From beginner to professional. Fun, fast and friendly.
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    4.9
    55 Reviews
    AJ
    Teacher's studio
    Awesome instructor and musician. I highly recommend Mike!
    Posted May 8, 2023
    Josh
    Teacher's studio
    I’ve taking 5 lessons. Great instructor!!!!! Having a lot of fun and already playing some tunes!!!!!
    Posted Feb 1, 2023
    Jason
    Online
    For my first lesson, I wasn’t intimidated and it was actually one of the best first time experiences I’ve ever had… I am motivated to start practicing and I cannot wait until the next lesson
    Posted Apr 20, 2021
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    Experience

    Lecturer of Music

    Jan, 2002 - Present

    University of Colorado at Denver

    Musician

    May, 1992 - Present

    Bagpiper & Guitarist- Michael L.

    Teacher and performer.

    Education

    High School

    Aug, 1984 - May, 1987

    Cherry Creek High

    Bachelor of Science in Music

    Sep, 1989 - May, 1992

    University of Colorado at Denver

    Bachelor of Science in Music

    Aug, 1987 - May, 1989

    Ft. Lewis College

    Certifications

    Member

    May, 1992

    American Federation of Musicians

    Certified Microsoft Innovative Educator

    Dec, 2016

    Microsoft Corporation

    I received this award through my work with Skype In The Classroom

    Awards

    Rising Star Award

    Dec, 2012

    Gigmasters

    15 Years Of Service As Lecturer Of Music

    Jan, 2015

    University of Colorado at Denver

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Jan, 2002

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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