Private Classical Guitar tutoring lessons Markham, VA.

My classical guitar lessons focus on technique, repertoire, theory, and other concepts. This is accomplished through studies created by myself and through several books by master guitarists. I make sure students are able to isolate areas of focus and integrate them together to become well-rounded musicians.

Each lesson is tailored to fit each individual student. We will use the guitar method that best fits your goals, supplementing that learning with songs in the genre(s) of music you enjoy most so learning the instrument will be fun.

Lessons will be based on what YOU want to learn! Together, we will articulate these goals and create a curriculum to achieve them. Lessons and practicing should be fun, and my experience of teaching many many different students taught me that structured and goal oriented practice is necessary in order to play the music you want to learn.
Your part is to bring up this effort and practice regularly.
My part is to help you learn HOW to practice and master the instrument with proper technique.

Hello! Learning to play an instrument can change your life. Whether its by learning a song to play for someone you love, finding a creative outlet after a long day, or mastering the solo of your favorite artist, the guitar can quite literally lead you to a better state of being. Let me be your guide on the incredible journey of learning music, and together we'll empower the future!

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 ...

Hi! My name is Hudson Stanton. I’ve been a private guitar instructor for 3 years at a music school in SoCal. I graduated from Berklee College of Music and I specialize in improvisation, rhythm guitar, theory and picking. My favorite genres are blues, pop, country, rock, R&B and soul. I have taught students from ages 5-80 and beginners all the way to advanced students.