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Guitar with David S.

Fairfax, Virginia

4.8
(31)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8-120
Speaks English
Teaching since 1996
B.A. in Music Composition

    Become an expert on the guitar in no time.

    David enjoys teaching students from all different backgrounds and levels of proficiency. Whether you are just starting out or a virtuoso shredder in the making, he is happy to teach you! Over all, he is fairly laid back, as long as you practice. He usually combines work with reading off of the treble clef (what he likens to "eating your vegetables." You may not want to do it, but it will make you a healthier musician!) with learning more popular songs (or songs the student says they would like to learn) through tablature and chord charts, depending on the style of the song. David is also very pro music theory. He usually incorporates music theory into the curriculum in conjunction with the material already being discussed. He is also very knowledgeable about composition/songwriting, and if the student is interested in learning more about this area, he is happy to share what he knows!

    Instructor details

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    Pine Forest Cir Apt C
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-1:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $55

    About David S.

    4.8
    (31)
    David is a successful singer/songwriter/guitarist out of Fairfax, VA. He has a bachelor's degree in Music with a concentration in composition from Salisbury University, where he also studied jazz and classical guitar . In the 25 years he has been performing (20 of those professionally) and playing guitar, he has released 4 CDs and written over 200 original songs. He has opened for major national acts like Journey, Maroon 5, Toby Keith, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Thrice, Story of the Year, The Bouncing Souls, Eric Hutchinson, Virginia Coalition and Graham Colton. In the process, he has performed at such notable venues as FedEx Field, Nationals Park, Jiffy Lube Live/Nissan Pavilion, the 9:30 Club, The Hamilton and Rams Head Live. As a teacher, David has taught in numerous locations in the Maryland area for the last 23 years. His students generally range anywhere from 4-70+ years old and come from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of proficiency, from basic beginners to advanced. Some of his students have also gone on to pursue careers in music, others have just learned as a hobby, and some have been somewhere in between the two. All are welcome! *** Studio Equipment *** Lessons in living room with couches, chairs, cables/amps, as well as extra guitars (acoustic and electric) and a bass guitar, if needed. *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide amps and stands, etc if needs be. However, if they are already provided for the student's sake/in terms of the student (i.e. I'll bring the equipment needed for myself), this would be ideal. *** Specialties *** Pop, rock, jazz, blues, classical, metal and funk.
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    31 Reviews
    Chris
    Teacher's studio
    I definitely recommend Dave for guitar lessons. I am a beginner and he has been helpful getting me over the hump and comfortable with the instrument. Super patient and easy going,
    Posted Jul 25, 2023
    Brett
    Teacher's studio
    Great first lesson
    Posted Jan 21, 2022
    Neci G.
    Online
    Patient, talented and easy to learn from!
    Posted Jul 22, 2021
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    Experience

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    Aug, 1999 - Jun, 2004

    Salisbury Music and Instrument Repair

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Jan, 2008 - Oct, 2017

    Mike's Music

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Oct, 2007 - Oct, 2010

    Woodbridge Music

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Feb, 2005 - Sep, 2007

    Bill's Music House

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Jul, 2004 - Jan, 2006

    Victor Litz Music Center

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Education

    B.A. in Music Composition

    Sep, 1998 - May, 2004

    Salisbury University

    Awards

    Music Department Award 2003

    May, 2003

    Salisbury University

    Music Department Award 2004

    May, 2004

    Salisbury University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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