About
I am a musician from Phoenix who has been teaching for since I was 15. I have experience playing in musical theater pits, bands, classical ensembles, and have history touring and studio work. I have experience teaching students of all ages. Whether you’re wanting to become a professional level player or just looking for a fun hobby to work on I can show you the tools to put you on the right track towards your goals. I studied music performance at ASU with my primary instrument in guitar.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson is typically an assesment of the students ability at their instrument. It isn't anything to worry about, I just like to have a baseline for where a student is at so I can give them material to practice based on technique they might need some extra work on. I don't teach out of a method book for most of my students, I typically come up with exercises based on the songs that they want to learn. Nobody wants to practice things they arenn't interested in, even me.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am in my senior year at ASU working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Guitar Performance.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Lessons are typically 25 dollars a half hour and 40 an hour
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching when I was 15 at the Boy's and Girl's Club
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages and skill levels
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure you hire somebody who can explain what they are doing, there are a lot of good players out there but not all of them make good teachers.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your goals with your instrument? Having a clear goal will help give your instructor and idea of how to go about your lessons.