
About
Are you interested in learning to play the music you love, using techniques that are actually healthy for your hands? My instruction promotes efficient, ergonomically sound, time-tested playing techniques.
Do you want to play well? Then you need to learn to practice well. Quality practice coaching will make a profound difference in your ability to learn and play music effectively, but it takes time. That's why I offer full hour lessons at a reasonable price.
I offer training for acoustic as well as electric (steel and/or nylon string) instruments and provide instruction in popular music styles as well as formal classical.
I am a professional guitar instructor. I earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and graduated with High Honors. My formal training includes classical guitar performance, jazz guitar and improvisation, music theory and arranging, psychology, piano, violin, recording, and much more.
With over 25 years of teaching experience and well over 30 years of experience playing music, I have enjoyed working with students as well as other musicians with broadly diverse backgrounds. I have performed solo, played in rock bands, blues and jazz combos, duos, trios, and classical guitar quartets as well as large guitar ensembles.
Students currently studying with me include young through older adult and retirement age students with performance goals ranging from the private, personal enjoyment of playing music, to professional and semi-professional aspirations.
I strive to provide a friendly, comfortable learning environment my students can thrive in. I won't pressure you to play in recitals in order to increase my studio size, but I will greatly encourage you to play an active role in customizing your own individual curriculum. As soon as you have the skills to do so, you should be learning to play the music you love.
Regardless of what your musical goals are, I would love to help you learn the skills you need to reach them. Thank you so much for your time. I look forward to hearing from you.
Experience:
Private Guitar Instructor: Apr 2001 - Present
William's Guitar Studio / williamsguitarstudio.com
Private Guitar Instructor: Oct 2004 - Jun 2006
East Valley Yamaha Music School
Private Guitar Instructor: Nov 1997 - Mar 2001
Home Studio
Behavioral Health Community Support Worker: Nov 1997 - Apr 1999
Comcare
Private Guitar Instructor: Oct 1996 - Nov 1997
Music Masters
Student Teacher: Aug 1995 - May 1996
Washington County School District
Private Guitar Instructor: Jun 1994 - Jul 1995
Home Studio
Counselor Assistant: Apr 1994 - Nov 1994
Shalom et Benedictus Adolescent Home
Private Guitar instructor: Jun 1992 - May 1994
Shenandoah Conservatory Community Arts Program
Private Guitar Instructor: Jul 1991 - May 1992
Home Studio
Private Guitar Instructor: Jul 1990 - Jun 1991
K & S Music
Education:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education: Aug 1991 - Jun 1996
Shenandoah University Conservatory
Magna Cum Laude Honors