Great Falls, VA Guitar Lessons

Learn to play finger style guitar, and how to read music. Anything from rock, pop to classical.

I've been teaching guitar for 25 years and my students have gone on to various musical fields of endeavor. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to play simple chords and as time goes on you'll be able to play tunes or musical pieces. Every student has different goals ,wants and needs..and it is for this matter that an individual and personal approach is needed to address those musical aspects, which are specifically geared towards their learning the instrument .I use various resources at my disposal: books, cd's, dvd's as well as my many years of experience and knowledge of performing and teaching. I specialize in Jazz and Classical but I'm also knowledgeable in other genres such as pop, rock ,folk etc... For Jazz: I use the Berklee series ,For classical: I use the Matteo Carcassi and Fernando Sor methods .I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

Learn how to play many styles of guitar, including Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country and Suzuki guitar. Through one on one instruction, students will learn scales, improvisation and solo phrasing, note reading, theory, chords and chord progressions. In addition, students will also learn how to play their favorite song/s, whether it be Led Zeppelin, Greenday, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis or Stevie Ray Vaughn. Through the useful tools on line and the many great music software programs that are now available, students will find learning a song to be very easy and enjoyable.!

I teach all levels of guitar in the areas of rock, blues and jazz, but I really focus more on the musical skills need to play guitar in any style. These include a thorough chord vocabulary, experience playing rhythm guitar, and a complete progressive study of scales and their use in improvisation (lead guitar) starting with pentatonic scales and progressing to major scales, different forms of minor scales and modes. All scales are learned in multiple positions and the student learns to perform with them in any key. In every lesson the student and I play exercises and study materials together to make actual music from the materials being studied.

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Hi! I teach acoustic guitar for all ages! I have 13 years experience playing and 3 years teaching. I tailor my lessons based on each individual students needs/goals. My specialty is playing and singing together, to include teaching students how to play cover songs to match their vocal range.

I grew up in Galax, VA where bluegrass has it's roots. My experience ranges from jazz instruction at the University of Virginia to jam sessions and performance at bluegrass festivals.

Hello! I am an experienced guitar player and multi-instrumentalist experienced in many different styles of music. My theory is that each student is unique and needs a teacher who caters to their needs, connects with them, and makes them feel comfortable. I mostly teach out of my home studio which has guitars, drumsets, pianos, guitar amps/pedals and more. This is a great environment for student who would like to be playing with other musicians in a group, or for students who just want to learn the basics! I am patient, easy-going, and I specialize in rock, punk, indie, folk, and alternative music. Hit me up!

Teacher with over three years of experience in group and individual settings. Specializes in beginner and intermediate guitar, bass, and ukulele. All ages are welcome. Lessons are designed around the needs and goals of each student using material that resonates with and challenges them. Along with learning songs, we will also be developing skills in sight reading, music theory, technique, and more. Let’s talk!