Private Acoustic Guitar tutoring lessons Plano, TX.

My advanced guitar teacher once told me, "Susan, guitar is one of the easiest instruments to 'play,' but the most difficult to master." Now that I am teaching it, I understanding exactly what he meant:

We will start slowly with finger-strengthening and picking exercises while making sure all basic music fundamentals are grasped. You will need to allow time for needed calluses to form on the tips of your left hand.

Then, we will delve into the lesson books, string by string, note by note on the first three strings, then three-string chords. Full chords come later after learning notes on 4-6 strings.

Rhythm/strumming and fingerpicking options come a bit later once you get your LH/RH hand and finger postures strong. It is not easy. It takes a strong will and determined motivation; much, much practicing particularly in the first two-three months.

Rhythm guitarists are really important in studios and bands; under my direction, you will study different strumming and ...

Teaching Style
I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student’s decision to study and play music. In order to fully develop control, musicality and understanding of the music language, it is important to focus on several components including music theory (scale and harmonic structure/function and rhythm), style, ear-training, reading and performance skills.

Expectations of Students
Like any aspect of life, consistency and patience are two very important qualities to posses when working towards a goal. The duration of each practice session is proportional to the level of the student. Learning how to practice efficiently with your instrument is key for adherence and success in obtaining your goals.

I am an experienced, educated, professional guitar player with a background in rock, blues, worship, jazz, classical, contemporary, country, and folk guitar. I have played/led for numerous worship teams, independent bands, and ensembles which are detailed in my "about me" section. I graduated Magna-Cum Laude from UTA with a bachelors degree in Music-Media with guitar as my primary performing instrument. I am the worship leader for Living Life Church, a private guitar instructor , an intern under Brad Nyght at The Bakery Studio, and a freelance musician/producer/composer.

I'm a specialist in Brazilian Guitar and have played and used American Folk Styles to teach finger picking for many years. This includes Travis Picking, Blues and arrangement of all sorts of melodies for guitar. One of the first world musics I played was Irish music and I have a nice repertoire of these melodies to help the student learn how to play a linear melody. Reading is not necessary but I'm expert at getting people to read by using simple familiar music.

I have experience in teaching various methods including the Suzuki method from ages 4 years to 78 years old. I teach both semi-private and private lessons.

I can play any song just by listening to it once or twice. Three times if it is really difficult. I can do this with guitar, drums, bass, piano, or harmonica. I am intermediate at trumpet, violin, mandolin, and ukulele as well and have 6+ years of teaching music experience.

Learn to play, your way! I teach you to play, not to just play one song or scale.

Rock, Country, Classical - many styles are offered, and you'll be playing a new song after your first lesson.

My experience has taken me through more than 20 years of music, and I'll pass my knowledge on to you, at your own pace, and in your preferred style.

If you're not having any fun, you are probably not doing it right.
Whether you simply need a new hobby to draw your focus, or you can't rest until you have conquered music theory/ technique on your own terms, I will do everything I can to help make your musical goals attainable.
My lesson plan is uniquely tailored (per lesson) to the individual needs of each student, focusing largely on their own music interests to foster autonomy and creativity both in and outside the classroom setting.
I specialize in beginner-advanced guitar lessons; but have over ten years experience with bass, piano, drums, folk instruments, production and engineering, and music theory.
If you want to learn something I don't feel qualified to teach, I will send you to one of my many capable colleagues; apart from that, most anything music related is fair game so don't be afraid to think outside the box.
Interested students please feel free to send me a message with any questions/ concerns and we can get started!

Hi! Ryan here. 15 years ago I started playing guitar, and have loved it ever since! You'll find that most guitar teachers are ex- or current professionals. While I'm not one, I happen to be a very good at teaching beginners.

When I teach, I aim to establish good habits and teach my students the tools they can use to learn on their own. Playing guitar is 10% lesson and 90% practice. So what I'll do is teach you how to practice most efficiently. I've wasted a lot of time practicing the wrong way back when I started, so I know what you should avoid :) I can teach you from the very beginning to the point where you can sing and play at the same time while doing fun finger-picking or something awesome.

Give it a try and you won't regret it!