Skip to main content
Take Lessons, powered by Microsoft
877-310-1872
image of Willy M.

Guitar with Willy M.

Winston Salem, North Carolina

5.0
(18)
OverviewAboutReviewsExperienceEducationCertificationsAffiliationsLanguagesGallery
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Attic Greek, Koine Greek, English
Teaching since 1994
Ministry

    Advanced Techniques for Guitar Mastery

    I've been teaching guitar for over 10 years and my students have gone on to be musicians, some even worship leaders and some just play for fun. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to play a few chords and as time goes on you'll be able to develop the intricacies of finger picking and rhythmic changes. I specialize in blues music and especially open tunings, typically use Hal Leonard and Mel Bay books, and have the following tools available for your lessons: amplifiers, recording equipment, effects pedals and acoustic and electric guitars. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
    Teacher's Studio
    SEE MAP
    s. main st
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    4:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    4:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    4:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Friday
    4:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Sunday
    12:30 AM-4:29 PM
    4:30 PM-4:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $160

    About Willy M.

    5.0
    (18)
    Willy has been teaching music for more than a decade, carrying on the tradition he learned when his father taught him piano as a youth. He is a multi-instrumentalist with a degree in music from Earlham College in historic Richmond, IN (the birthplace of recorded jazz, and home of 30s era Genette Records). As a sound technician Willy gained valuable experience working at the world famous Tarry Town Music Hall near Sleepy Hollow, NY, where he worked with top notch touring bands like Blues Traveler, the Indigo Girls, Paul Shaffer, the Marshall Tucker Band, and the late, great Levon Helm. He also worked with A-list actors such as Stanley Tucci, James Cahn, Kevin Bacon and Keanu Reeves. While living in Austin, TX, Willy was a member of the American Federation of Musicians alongside greats like Los Lonely Boys, George Straight, Lyle Lovett and Willie Nelson. As a father of four young children, Willy teaches in a family friendly environment. At the SIW events, he has taught elementary students as well as adults all the way up to 86 years old! Willy is a background checked teacher and would love to pass on his knowledge of music to you and your family!
    ReviewsWrite a review
    5
    100%
    4
    0%
    3
    0%
    2
    0%
    1
    0%
    5.0
    18 Reviews
    Richard
    Teacher's studio
    Willy was great. He took the time to get me started on the right foot.
    Posted Jan 15, 2020
    Priscilla
    Teacher's studio
    He was great
    Posted Nov 17, 2019
    Susan Schambach
    Teacher's studio
    Willy is a wonderful teacher! I'm excited about my mandolin Journey.
    Posted Mar 7, 2019
    112233...66Next >Next >

    Experience

    Substitute Teacher for Band

    Aug, 1997 - May, 2004

    Centerville Jr./Sr. High

    Taught Music and Substitute taught elementary, Jr. and Sr. High students.

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2011

    Richmond Academy

    Taught music to elementary, jr. high and high school students. Taught private piano, guitar and mandolin lessons.

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2009 - May, 2010

    Hudson Valley Christian Academy

    Taught Music to Elementary school children. Also taught Piano, Guitar and Banjo lessons privately.

    Sound Technician

    Jan, 2008 - Sep, 2010

    Tarry Town Music Hall

    Willy was a sound technician and stage hand for Tarry Town Music Hall where he was able to work with many well known music artists such as Procol Harum, Keb' Mo', the Indigo Girls, Yonder Mountain Stringed Band and Dweezel Zappa.

    Music Instructor

    Aug, 2006 - May, 2007

    Frisco School Of Music

    Taught Piano and Guitar.

    Education

    General Studies

    Aug, 1989 - May, 1993

    Centerville Sr. High

    Ministry

    Aug, 2011 - Aug, 2013

    Christian Leaders Institute

    Christian Ministry

    Sep, 2008

    Crown College

    Church Planting

    May, 2008 - Jul, 2008

    Church Planter's Boot Camp Ft. Worth, TX

    Church Planting

    May, 2005 - May, 2005

    Church Planter's Boot Camp Orlando, FL

    Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music

    Sep, 1993 - May, 1997

    Earlham College

    Certifications

    Pastor License

    Sep, 2002

    Christian and Missionary Alliance

    Licensed Minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance

    Pastor License

    Sep, 2012

    Missionary Church USA

    Licensed Minister with the Missionary Church USA.

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    May, 2004

    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.

    Broadcast Music Inc.

    Nov, 2014

    One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    French

    Limited Proficiency

    German

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    Japanese

    Limited Proficiency

    Greek

    Limited Proficiency

    Koine Greek

    Limited Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

    Related Subjects

    Also Through TakeLessons

    This teacher is not currently accepting students

    View similar instructors