Star Tom Music

I usually do an interview as part of the first lesson to become familiar with a student's interestes and musical background.  Then we get to work on whatever the next step might be:  learning a first song, refining established skills, adding a new chord or fingerpick, etc.  I typically teach by working through a song with a student, and sending it home for practice.  The next week we review that song and either extend it (add a section or skill), or start a second song.  

I am a licensed Music Together teacher, and have been working as a full-time professional musician for 19 years.  I have a BA in Liberal Arts, a minor in Applied Arts, and a concentraion in music.  

I charge $35 per lesson, for regular, weekly lessons.

I got started teaching when I became a full time musician and  friends asked me for lessons.  I like people and teaching, so it's a good fit!

I have worked with students from age 5 to 65.  I teach children music as my "day job," and most of my private lessons are with adults or teens.  

I suggest finding a teacher who you are comfortable with as a person - music is such an individual thing that you're going to feel best if you like the person you are working with, and feel that you are a good match.