Kevin Koelzer

Kevin Koelzer

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

I'm a classically trained fingerstyle guitarist that's been teaching with more than 900 hours of experience. My passion has always been in pushing the limits and capabilities of my students and myself to be able to play any piece of music we want to! Instead of teaching the same old boring methods of strumming the most common chords, I take it up a notch by teaching how to play in a totally different way, one that can open doors to all sorts of new and exciting musical ventures. Ready to start your journey? Send me a message and let's get playing!


Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
6 years in business
Serves Virginia Beach , VA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Credit Card, Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal

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Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old

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    Amanda C.

    Kevin is a great teacher! He is very patient and personable. He individualizes his lessons according to what his students are interested in and goes at their learning pace. I have been taking guitar lessons with him for 2 years now. Started in person then via online when covid hit, I was a first time guitar player when I started and while it has been challenging, Kevin has inspired me along the way to keep practicing and it has been worth it. I have really enjoyed our lessons and am so happy to continue with him virtually since I just moved to Oregon.
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    January 23, 2021

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    Linda G.

    Kevin is so patient!
    I had never even touched a guitar until a month before starting lessons with Kevin!
    He takes the time to find individual learning techniques that work for my brain!
    He ends every lesson with a positive comment!
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    January 12, 2021

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    Josh R.

    I have been taking lessons with Kevin for around 6 months. In that time my playing and ability to read sheet music have drastically improved. He does a great job explaining guitar theory without it being confusing for someone with no background in music. Very easy to work with, great teacher, and a great guy.
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    January 12, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    I start by finding out their experience level and what their goals are for playing. Next I plan out which fundamental techniques to teach them so have a broad set of basic skills to use. From there it depends on what the student's interests and goals are but I always make sure that they have a strong foundation to go off of!

    - Bachelor of Music Degree from Old Dominion University

    - 6 years of classical guitar lessons

    - Over 800 hours of teaching experience

    - Member of the Tidewater Classical Guitar Society

    You can pay for individual lessons or a monthly package of 4 Single half hour lessons are $50 but if you get the monthly package then they're only $40 each Single hour long lessons are $70 but for the monthly package they're $60 each

    I have worked with many types of students from children to the elderly.  Each of them had their own strengths and weaknesses and it was my job to help them maximize their progress.  Some were quick learners while others needed more time and patience.  For the prior, I always challenged them to find out where their limits are and then push them.  For the latter, I always took my time with them and made sure they understood everything they needed to before moving on.  


    Services offered

    Guitar