Balanced Guitar

Balanced Guitar

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About

We have a balanced approach to learning the guitar and achieving peak performance in a fun, dynamic and motivational style. Balanced Guitar teachers have reached the highest level of mastery and know how to transmit that ability to all students. You will:

Learn the music you are interested in

Learn how to read music

Learn how listen and learn music by ear

Learn great technique that leads to mastery, accuracy and ease

Learn to improvise, accompany, and create solo arrangements

I LOVE TEACHING! I live for the "aha" moments when the student gets it. I have a w superpowers:

1.I'm able to break difficult tasks into manageable steps

2. I can explain everything in multiple ways and I match how I phrase and demonstrate concepts and techniques to the learning style of each student.

This gives me the immense satisfaction of having people actually learn and develop into great musicians


Highlights

Hired 2 times
4 employees
10 years in business
Serves San Diego , CA
Offers online services

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Details

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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    Ian W.

    Richard is an incredible musician and teacher!
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    March 01, 2020

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    Ben C.

    I can not recommend him enough. Richard is one of the most patient, dedicated, focused, fun and passionate teachers I’ve ever had. He’s smart and creative and makes learning guitar really a joy. I’m a professional musician and he helped take my playing to the next level. I’ve seen him do the same with beginners, so no matter your experience, Richard will take your playing to the next level
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    February 29, 2020

    Frequently asked questions

    I use movement and kinesthetic learning in all my teacing, and I adapt how I phrase concepts and techniques to the learning style of the student. We will learn an approach that balances solid technique with fun and improvisation. The material we use is the material the students want to learm.

    I have taught for over 20 years at the highest levels, including at Columbia University for the last 8 years. I have studied the learning process deeply and have a Ph. D. in music theory, a masters in guitar, and a bachelors in classical guitar and composition. I have also studied ways to teach, specifically using Dalcroze's kinesthetic learning principles and receiving a Teaching Artisit Certificate from Columbia University in 2019. My job as Director of Education Programs for the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance trained me to observe teachers and determine what is effective and what is ineffective in their teaching. I have used all this in teaching and continue to absorb ways to teach. 

    I charge $60 per hour, $45 for half hour.

    I have taught all types, from kindergardeners to retired students, from busy professionals to university students, and everyone in between. 

    I just moved to San Diego from New York City and driving across country was beautiful. I booked concerts along the way, which included places to sleep. So I made money on my trip, saw how big and beautiful the country is, and was able to share my talents with audiences that have never heard me before.

    A good teacher, like a good guitar, will motivate you to practice. If you haven't grown in 3 lessons, try someone else.


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