Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English, French
Teaching since 1997
Master of Music, Guitar Performance
Learn the techniques to guitar from a professional guitarist and performer
I love to teach and have taught many hundreds of students over the past twenty years. Many of my students have gone on to professional careers in the music field. I am primarily trained in classical guitar and I also teach rock, folk, finger-style and jazz basics. I strive to help students deepen their love of music and to form a connection through that. Experience has shown me that all development as a musician arises from these factors. I look forward to meeting and having fun together!
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
2:30 PM-6 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM-6 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM-6 PM
Friday
2:30 PM-6 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 Roger F.
5.0
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I love teaching! I love connecting with people to find out what inspires them and I feel that I learn as much from my students as I teach them.
I have almost 30 years of playing experience in a variety of styles and over 20 years of experience teaching the guitar to many hundreds students of all ages and backgrounds. I have taught in many different situations, including through schools, music stores and privately. I am primarily trained as a classical guitarist and I hold a Master of Music Degree in Guitar Performance from The Peabody Conservatory of The Johns Hopkins University. I have been told by many of my students that I am patient, understanding, very approachable and fun.
Whatever our goals may be in learning to play a musical instrument, the experience and skills we gain in doing so can serve us in every area of our lives.
Music is for me a journey of self-discovery. I would love to share in and be a guide on your journey too!
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Arushi
Teacher's studio
I started taking lessons with Roger almost an year ago. I was completely clueless when I signed up for classes. He convinced me that I can play a musical instrument. He has guided me a lot throughout. From picking up a guitar, to teaching me my first song. He is very passionate about music and that shows from his work as a musician and as a teacher. Roger tries to make sure that his students love music the same way he does. As a teacher he is very patient and flexible. He tailors each class to his student's needs.
He is one of the greatest teacher I have worked with. I really look forward to my lesson every week.
Posted May 9, 2018
Scott Simpkins
Student's home
Roger teaches our 8 year-old daughter introduction lessons for guitar. His casual approach and friendly demeanor are a perfect approach. Our daughter anticipates weekly interaction with Roger; she considers him a friend who plays guitar games and patiently listens to her stories while they play.
Roger is both a skilled musician and measured teacher focused on the long-game of loving music rather than immediate gains. We are very please with his work.
Posted Feb 23, 2018
Tyler
Teacher's studio
Roger was my first guitar teacher, and one of the best teachers that I've had the pleasure to work with. As a professional guitarist, I have had the chance to look back on when I was studying with Roger and compare my opinion now to the opinion I had while I was studying with him. My opinion now is the same as it was back then: Roger is an exceptionally capable and talented educator. He is very easy to work with and is always flexible in each lesson. Flexibility is important; an ideal teacher will have lesson plans with specific skills that he/she feels the student needs to learn, but they will also allow the student's current interests to guide the lessons. Roger was always happy to address any questions or concerns I had, but also made sure to guide my attention to critical skills that helped me grow as a musician. One such skill is proper technique, which is necessary for improving the student's ability to play and for preventing injury. With his background as a classical guitarist, Roger was able to teach me perfect left and right hand technique, which is something I still consider to be one of my strongest assets as a guitarist. His skills and interests extend far beyond classical guitar into genres like rock and jazz. In our lessons we would work on just about anything. We covered topics and styles like Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Wes Montgomery, improvisation, James Taylor's fingerstyle playing, music theory, and sight reading. Overall, I found Roger to be an ideal teacher for students at any skill level, from total beginners to those who are highly experienced.
Posted Apr 27, 2017
Experience
Guitar Instructor
Jun, 2019 - PresentB & B Music, Inc.
Providing instructions to students of all ages and skill levels in a variety of styles, including classical, folk, singer-songwriter, blues, rock, and jazz.
Show Director/Guitar Instructor
Sep, 2006 - Jan, 2008School of Rock
Taught private guitar lessons and directed seasonal shows for the Silver Spring School of Rock.
Guitar Instructor
Jul, 2003 - May, 2013Music & Arts Center
Taught private lessons to students of all ages and backgrounds in three different locations: Ellicott City, Bowie and Bel Air.
Guitar Instructor
Jan, 2003 - Jan, 2005All About Music
Taught private guitar lessons.
Guitar Instructor/Group Lesson Instructor
Sep, 2001 - Nov, 2002Mars Music
Taught private and group guitar lessons.
Guitar Instructor
Dec, 1997 - PresentPrivate Studio
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Guitar Performance
Aug, 1997 - May, 2001Univesrity of Maryland at Baltimore County
Master of Music, Guitar Performance
Aug, 2004 - May, 2006Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University
Languages
French
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
2:30 PM-6 PM
Tuesday
2:30 PM-6 PM
Thursday
2:30 PM-6 PM
Friday
2:30 PM-6 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
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