About
I'm patient yet swift, and ntuitive.
I'll help you develop your ears and visual memory,
make sure you really get it and not just memorize stuff
I can show you how to play songs as well as how to figure them out for yourself
I'll teach you only what you want to learn and not waste your time
Learning to play music can be very empowering
I play guitar because you can play one note in an endless variety of ways
I'm great with beginners, I have an unsually systematic and fun teaching style, and I get great results
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Andrs R.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I ask you what your goal is
I teach how to sit and hold the guitar properly, develop and maintain healthy habits
I make learning fun while staying focused and optimizing the time
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've been teaching on and off for over 20 years. I also teach English (TEFL) to foreign learners and tutor some grade school and some high school students in math/English/SAT prep
I've worked with students of all ages and backgrounds
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My rate is on a sliding scale, it varies according to what students can afford
I'm also open to bartering for skills/services (website help, social media, marketing, etc.)
How did you get started teaching?
Kids in school used to ask me to teach them "The Clap" by Steve Howe when I was 14, I figured it out by ear
Much later, I learned my favorite and most difficult Jimi Hendrix solos ("Isabella" 8-18-69, "Hear My Train Coming" 2-24-69) by ear, and people asked me to teach them these, they're impossible to transcribe.. I was told I was an amazing teacher and that I should do it professionally
What types of students have you worked with?
Beginners, of all ages, races, backgrounds, mostly younger people into rock music.
I'm especially good with kids, I'm respectful and encouraging and get students to really enjoy learning.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Discovering baritone guitars
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Tell them exactly what you're looking for as a student
Have a guitar, or be prepared to buy one soon, so that you can practice and make progress in between lessons—so as to spend more time learning new stuff rather than reviewing at each new lesson
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
How often they can afford to come, time-wise and cost-wise
How much they can practice at home in between lessons