I customize my approach with each student according to capability rather than curriculum and gravitate toward motivated students. Prior experience with a musical instrument is a great but beginners who are committed can succeed. Like students, I'm driven and motivated by small accomplishments and seeing the lights go on. I evaluate the student's ability in the moment at each lesson and try to give the student a solid, useful skill or technique each time....

Classically/jazz trained music teacher: I do guitar(electric/acoustic), piano, banjo, mandolin, and bass.

Hello, My name is Randall Ward and I teach electric and acoustic guitar. Musical styles include blues, rock, jazz, slide guitar and fingerstyle. I’ve been teaching guitar for over 25 years. Lessons will generally include: -Learning underlying techniques that promote good playing habits such as hand and wrist position, strumming and picking tendencies, fingerstyle, standard and hybrid picking. -Learning songs in a style and appropriate skill level that appeals to the student. The overall goal is to help you advance in your playing and enjoy the process while learning and expanding your skills.

Girl Guitar offers group classes for women in guitar, songwriting, and various full band experiences with community and performances built in. Private lessons are available for men and women over 21.