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About
Hi, I play and teach many instruments: acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano and accordion. I am happy to teach using written music, tablature or by ear -- or all three! And in today's world, happy to have a video recording made on the spot! Whatever works best for the student, I am happy to provide!
I also play and teach music from many parts of the world. Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel; Cetic/Irish/Scottish music; Buigarian, Macedonian, Greek & Turkish.
I love music, people and figuring out how best to help others learn to play and enjoy music!
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Get together and talk about what the student would like to learn. I have taught guitar, piano and related instruments for decades, and have found that the more they enjoy what they are playing, the more time they will spend playing, and the quicker they will begin learning, and keep learning!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I began teaching acoustic guitar when I was 16 years old, and have taught hundreds of students over the years, meeting the unique needs of each!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
- First lesson is free, after that:
- $40 per hour, or
- $25 per half-hour
How did you get started teaching?
Friends heard me play and asked me to teach them, it has grown ever since then!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with all ages of studenrts from young children to all ages of adults!
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Over Labor Day weekend, one of my bands performed at a weekend festival called Balkanalia! We played many kinds of music, but for this gig, focused on music from the Balkans. You can check it out at balkanalia.org
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Get together with the teacher and see if you feel comfortable with the person, and with their approach to people, music and teaching! Hopefully, the first meeting will be free!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What kind of music they woould enjoy playing, at what level and how much time they can make avaialble to practice!