About
Currently I am accepting In person lessons at my studio in Tampa, as well as Virtual lessons. Please only reach out to me if you are interested in virtual or lessons at my studio.
*** My available time slots are as follows, only contact if one of these times works for you, as instructors pay $20 to reply to students on this platform.
VIRTUAL TIME SLOTS
Monday mornings
Tuesday mornings
Wednesday all day
Friday all day
Being a self taught guitarist gives me a deep understanding of the struggles students face when trying to learn the instrument for the first time. My approach focuses on building a sense of "guitar/musical intuition" that is accessible to beginners of all ages. I strongly believe students need to learn what they like to play, not simply memorize information a teacher gives them. I also believe you learn most when you are doing what you love and when you are having fun doing it.
I have taught children as young as 4 and adults in their 80's. I enjoy teaching because I value transmitting information to people with curiosity and passion. I have found in my years of schooling that many instructors approach teaching with a preconceived agenda, which ends up muddling their topic and deterring students from asking questions. I enjoy teaching for the opposite reasons, and feel rewarded in helping students develop the tools they need to explore music from a place of intuitive understanding.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My process is first to understand the reason why a student wants to play, so that I can begin to formulate a lesson plan for them. My next step is to ask students about their musical influences. After this, I will explain the basic parts of the guitar and the purpose they serve. After this a student will be ready to learn some very basic songs such as "Smoke On The Water" and "Twinkle Twinkle".
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a batchelors degree in Philosophy as well as Classical Civilizations, and I currently operate a printmaking and publishing studio in Tampa. I have taught children, adults, and seniors the basics of guitar for roughly a decade.
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How did you get started teaching?
What types of students have you worked with?
I have been teaching beginners since highschool, when I worked teaching young children how to play tennis. A few years later I began giving guitar lessons to my grandfather and acquaintances.