Crystal Hinners Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach:

By the end of 2014, I'll have a Master's degree in music performance (classical guitar) from Syracuse University. The best teaching tool that I have is the cumulative amount of knowledge from seven years of education/experience. This includes numerous public performances, masterclasses, participation in music festivals, and teaching. A teaching approach would depend on the student's needs and goals.

My influences are:

This question is impossible to answer, but some influential guitarists are: Classical - John Williams, Eduardo Fernandez, David Russell, Jason Vieaux, Manuel Barrueco, Martha Masters Jazz - Pat Martino, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, Pat Metheny, Grant Green Rock - Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page

My guitar lessons take place in:

The teacher's studio or the student's home

Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours:

I'm very accommodating and will do my best to schedule you on the day & at the time that you want.

Guitar Techniques:

Rhythm guitar, Fingerstyle, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Guidance In Equipment Selection

Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following:

It depends on the style of music they want to learn and their goals. It could start with learning to read music, chords, getting your hands to move around the neck, discussing parts of the guitar, tuning, etc.

A guitar lesson with me might entail the following:

Depending on style and goals, it could include technique, music theory, playing pieces/songs, musicality, etc.

The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following:

All students are ideal. Everyone brings something different to music.