McMingus Guitar Instruction

I love working and playing with new people so I make it a priority to learn the interests of my students ahead of time. This helps me come up with an effective and interesting set of lessons. I also come up with a short term (weekly) lesson plan as well as a long term, stretch goal so we can track progress. I also like to find out what they listen to and who their favorite players are. 

I have been playing guitar for 27 years, played in 5 bands and took jazz guitar while studying for an education degree at Akron University. Upon graduating I began teaching guitar immediately. My education degree has helped me become an effecitve guitar teacher because I can properly utilize lesson plans, evaluate progress and instruct using methods best received by my students. While I love jazz, I play and teach a variety of styles. 

$15 per 45 minutes.

Playing in bands and writing music was how I started teaching. Having to explain the music that was being written and helping others do the same opened the door to my passion with guitar teaching. It was at Akron University that my love of jazz propelled me into teaching as much as possible. 

I have worked with beginner and intermediate students. 

The watershed teaching moment of my career was getting one of my current students to play a couple difficult jazz pieces and a original rock composition in front of an audience for the 1st time ever. Having to not only prepare them for the event, but also how to deal with their nervousness in a positive manner was an incredible moment. 

Figure out what you really want to learn and speak with the instructor ahead of time about their ideas on how to get you there. Be clear about your goals. Do you want to learn a couple songs or are you more interested in styles or theory? 

Again, figure out what your goals are and also your trepedations. Be vocal about them so that the instructor can best assess and address your needs.