Guitar - As an old-timer versed in many genres of acoustic music, I prefer to teach guitar styles that are appropriate for accompanying yourself (or other singers) on Folk, Country, and Bluegrass, as well as becoming a Worship music songleader. Emphasis is on flatpicking, beginning with simple patterns and chords, then moving toward more complex music.
I also teach students enough music theory to recognize the most common chord progressions so that they can join in on most Folk, Country, Bluegrass, or Worship tunes without music or chord charts.
If you can read music and know some music theory or are willing to learn, you will progress ...