About
Music is a skill you can learn and continue to develop and enjoy throughout your life. Most players find their progress uneven. Plateaus in skill can be hard to break through. I can help beginning and intermediate students travel the most direct path to meet their goals and have fun along the way. It is not too early or too late for you to begin. Enjoy the journey!
I have always loved teaching. With music, I love figuring out how to motivate a student to put in the work. I hand them the tools they need to progress in skill so they can level up to meet their goals.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Rachel G.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first steps with a new student are to assess their skill level, understand their goals, and understand what artists inspire them. I will then place them on the path to most directly reach those goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been playing guitar for over seventeen years. This includes periods of private lessons and self teaching. I have taken lessons with some of the best jazz guitar players in the world.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard pricing is $40 per half hour in my home studio. $30 per half hour for remote lessons over Zoom. $25 for group lessons for absolute beginners.
How did you get started teaching?
Previously, I have taught a few personal connections. I am beginning the process of becoming a music teacher that is open to the public.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students ages 7 through 16.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher that is comfortable talking to you about each step necessary to progress toward a goal. Otherwise, you will wind up with a teacher that will dole out a page from a different method book every week. Scatter-shot lessons will hold you back and keep you practicing in circles for years, with minimal progress.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think about what inspires you musically. Think about realistically attainable goals. What would you like to play six months from now, and one year from now?