Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2002
Masters In Guitar Performance
About Chris W.
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I have been teaching all styles of guitar for the past eleven years. I have a bachelors and masters degree in performance and guitar pedagogy.
I currently teach at studios throughout Northern Virginia . Lessons are taught in-person and with various video chat programs.
Every student will desire something different out of their lessons. I constantly encourage students to realize what their ultimate goal is in regards to the guitar. Every student has a different goal and therefore everyone will have a different route in learning the guitar. For example, a student seeking admission into a top level conservatory will need a vastly different route than an adult whom is taking lessons as enjoyable past-time hobby.
My job as a teacher is to prescribe learning materials that will increase a student’s awareness to reach his or her own goals. Natural technical ability of dexterity, flexibility and strength can be developed over time and a general understanding of musicianship can be learned. However, I always try to explain the importance of these elements in relation to reaching a student’s final goal.
Students most often take music lessons for enjoyment and as a past time and therefore a student's enjoyment from playing music is perhaps the most important part of my teaching. Today education is driven by test scores and often a grand comparison of the scores to every student in America. Students do need to meet certain competencies and goals to play certain pieces of music but a student also needs an awareness and comprehension of their emotions, spiritual sense, and a strong imagination to connect with the music they perform on their instrument. A balance between the two aspects should always be in awareness for the teacher and the student.
I am blessed to be able to pass on my experience and knowledge to other aspiring musicians.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-4 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-1 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-1 PM
Thursday
9 AM-2 PM
Friday
1:30 PM-2 PM
Saturday
3:30 PM-9 PM
Sunday
5:30 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$41
45 minutes
$56
60 minutes
$66
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Experience
Guitar and Bass Instructor
Aug, 2011 - PresentMitons Music
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Mar, 2011 - PresentHarmony Road
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Guitar and Bass Instructor
Aug, 2008 - Mar, 2011Keyboard4kids and More
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Guitar Instructor
Mar, 2005 - Aug, 2008Bethel Music Center
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Guitar Instructor
Mar, 2003 - PresentChristopher W. Music
To teach different styles of guitar, bass and music theory to students.
Education
Bachelors In Music Performance
Aug, 2005 - May, 2008Western Connecticut State University
Masters In Guitar Performance
Aug, 2008 - May, 2010Shenandoah University
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
10 AM-4 PM
Tuesday
9 AM-1 PM
Wednesday
9 AM-1 PM
Thursday
9 AM-2 PM
Friday
1:30 PM-2 PM
Saturday
3:30 PM-9 PM
Sunday
5:30 PM-9 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$41
45 minutes
$56
60 minutes
$66
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