Teaches online
Teaches Beginner
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
Bachelors of Music - Studio/Jazz Guitar
About Rory M.
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I've been playing guitar for over eleven years, teaching for seven, and have a Bachelor's in Music from the Thornton School of Music at University of Southern California. I've taught all ages and covered everything from theory to improvisation, transcription to technique.
My aim is to contribute to my students’ knowledge of music and technical ability on their instrument, as well as encouraging their passion and creativity. I tailor every lesson to each individual student, no two people learn at the same pace. Besides learning songs and scales, my students will learn effective methods of practice, proper instrument and hand care, and other essential skills for an aspiring musician.
Another goal is to give my students the tools, motivation, and confidence to practice and pursue music on their way, outside of the classroom. I whole-heartedly encourage students to bring in music that interests them, although I also have a stockpile of popular and fun songs to pull from, each of which teaches different techniques at different levels.
Any time a student shows an interest in a new area or brings in music that’s unfamiliar to me, I take it as an opportunity to expand my own knowledge and skill. As such, I’ve learned and taught lessons on electric bass, ukulele, and keyboards as well as guitar and I’m comfortable in a multitude of styles: jazz, rock, classical, folk, funk, hip hop, reggae and more.
Most of all, I want to share my love of music with my students. I first connected with music because it brought me joy. Although I take music seriously, I also believe that learning, playing, and performing should be liberating and expressive.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-2:30 PM
5 PM-7 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM-3 PM
Wednesday
3 PM-4 PM
Thursday
11 AM-4 PM
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
12 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$95
120 minutes
$110
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8 Reviews
David
Student's home
Rory is a great teacher; patient, thorough, and fun. I always feel great learning from him.
Posted Sep 21, 2016
Sara
Student's home
Rory has been teaching my daughter guitar for a couple years now. He is patient, articulate, a talented musician, a nice guy, and a great teacher..
Posted Sep 20, 2016
Saurabh
Online
My daughter has been learning guitar with Rory for over three years now. Couldn't have found a better instructor than Rory, he is the best guitar teacher out there. She really enjoys playing guitar and Rory has worked with her on sharpening her skills, she has become a good guitar player in such a short time.
Thank you Rory, you're the best.
Posted Sep 20, 2016
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Education
Bachelors of Music - Studio/Jazz Guitar
Aug, 2009 - May, 2013University of Southern California, Thornton College of Music
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-2:30 PM
5 PM-7 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM-3 PM
Wednesday
3 PM-4 PM
Thursday
11 AM-4 PM
5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
12 PM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$60
60 minutes
$70
90 minutes
$95
120 minutes
$110
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