Guitar And Stuff With Dave

Guitar And Stuff With Dave

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About

I like to customized each lesson to the individualized student. We're all different and shouldn't have to fit into a mold. I use a lot of Victor Wooten's teaching philosophies. I also like to have students playing their favorite songs right from the beginning.

I love it when discoveries are made. Accidently playing a "wrong" note can lead to new musical creations.


Highlights

1 employee
5 years in business
Serves Wood River , IL
Offers online services

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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mikel S.

My son worked with Dave for quite some time simply expanding on his repetoire. Dave provided great flexibility and support for his growth. Highly recommend.
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June 22, 2023

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Tasha C.

My son took guitar class with Dave for 2 years, 3-4 times a week. Words can not express how meaningful this was for our family.
My son was struggling with everything and emotionally a thunderstorm. Guitar gave him something to focus his energy on. One thing he was talented at and loved doing. Dave provided the anchor that my son needed. They had great banter and had a good time playing, adjusting, and writing music together. By the time he finished he knew how to play and sing over 20 songs. I love watching him play.
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January 30, 2023

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Kristen S.

Dave is an outstanding teacher who breaks down the learning process for his students. As someone who has NEVER taken any guitar or ukulele lessons before he has made the lessons and learning methods both easy to understand and exciting. I am now able to play songs that I sing at church and hear on the radio which is such a place I never thought I would be as I have never been musically trained and will be 50 this year! I cant say enough lovely things about Dave and his teaching style, positivity, and servants heart as he teaches his students both young and old alike.
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January 17, 2023

Frequently asked questions

In the beginning, I ask lots of questions in order to get to know the student and their goals. I use this information to customize our lessons.

I have a bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I have spent several years playing music in bands, on worship teams, and writing and performing music with my wife. I have been a music teacher on Outschool.com since 2020.

The standard rate in most places is $1 per minute. So for a thirty minute class, I charge $30.

I started teaching friends and family locally until I found Outschool.

I have worked with all skill levels and personality types. I have taught children as young as 5 and adults as old as 70. I have also worked with people having physical and/or mental limitations.

A guitar student of mine was trying to play an Am7 chord. With a wrong finger placement, we discovered the "A minor major 7th" chord and wrote a whole song around it.

I would say try to match personalities. I like to laugh a lot and crack jokes and talk a little philosophy.


Services offered

Guitar
Bass Guitar
Dulcimer