Autumn Barcume Guitar Lessons

My teaching approach: I am a student at Oakland University in their music program. I teach basic music and guitar without a book in a fun way that makes it easy to learn and remember. I love working with beginners and children. My experiences with music and guitar are as followed; I run the music program at my church and an their lead guitarist and singer, I took lessons for 6 years and have been playing for 12, I have played in guitar assembles and accompanied other instruments.My influences are: I am influenced most by my music professors and what they have taught me. Also, the musicians I work with in my church have become a huge influence on me as a musician.My guitar lessons take place in: The student's homeGuitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours: Saturday and Sunday afternoons are the best days for me. I am a student as well so my schedule can be tricky. However, I will always work around your schedule if you are a committed student.Guitar Techniques: Lead guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Vocal Accompaniment, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song WritingYour first guitar lesson with me might include the following: I often work with beginners who have never played an instrument in their life. If a student has taken lessons or learned to read music in the past I will ask them some basic questions about music and ask them to play some of what they know for me. That way I can accurately assess what the student has learned in the past.A guitar lesson with me might entail the following: In a half hour lesson we can go over many things. First you can ask me questions or address any problems you had with last weeks material before we go on with anything new. I often will have hand outs and sheets for you to keep and help you learn and remember what you are learning. If you feel comfortable there will be a small guitar recital for you to play in free for friends and family to attend.The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following: I love children and teens but adults are welcome too! No musical background is needed. Someone willing to work hard, practice, learn, and has a good attitude.