About
Learn to play the music that you love. I offer customized lessons built around your interests and the things you most want to learn. Using proven techniques from 10+ years of performance, teaching and research, I help my students make consistent progress while having fun.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
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Frequently asked questions
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
B.M. in Guitar Performance from Webster University St. Louis. Jazz performance, composition, film scoring and audio engineering studies at The University of Texas Austin. Former instructor at the St. Louis Academy for Guitar, NYOS Charter School and Northwest School of Music. 500+ live performances (clubs, festivals, private events, musical theater, TV). 4+ years touring experience in the US. Experience in classical, jazz, blues, motown, folk, country, rock, metal, hip-hop and pop styles.
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching in 2009 as a volunteer for Orchestrating Diversity, a community outreach program for under-resourced kids.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with children, teens and adults. Some of my students were absolute beginners when they started while others had years of playing experience.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure the teacher has experience in the areas which interest you. Book an intro lesson with several teachers in order to find the best fit.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your specific goals? How do you learn best?