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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first day we'll talk about what your hopes and goals are, what types of music you like, and how we'll get you playing that music quickly. Lessons are centered around your favorite music from day 1.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated college with a degree in music performance and have been teaching and playing professionally ever since. I have played all types of gigs as a guitartist: rock bands, jazz combos, solo sets, recitals, musical pit orchestras, dinner shows, and many, many more. If it involves guitar, I've probably done it!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Standard pricing
30 min- $35.00
60 min- $65.00
I have several new student deals going, so be sure to ask me about them!
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching to make some extra money in college and fell in love with it instantly. Since then I've always maintained a healthy teaching studio in addition to the performance work I do. I get to share exactly what I love about music with others in a personal and ongoing setting. What could be better!
What types of students have you worked with?
All kinds. Young, old, experienced, new, casual, serious...the list goes on. If you're ready and eager to learn, I'm ready and eager to teach you.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Before covid shut down all live events we had a studio-wide recital. I was blown away by how carefully and thoroughly each of the students prepared, and every performance was out of the park. Even my shyest students got up and played incredibly. We had jazz improv, classical pieces, singer-songwriters, and crazy shredders all perform that night. It was incredible and I simply cannot wait to do it again, once such events are safe to hold.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
In addition to sufficient expertise, make sure any teacher you study with designs the lessons with your goals in mind and is always working hard to understand your learning style. If you feel supported, listened to, and truly helped each lesson you've found the right teacher. If not, keep looking.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
1.) What do I want to accomplish and how could a private teacher best support me during my journey getting there?
2.) What am I most afraid/anxious about and how could a private teacher help me through these doubts when things get challenging?
3.) What keeps me motivated to keep practicing and how might a private teacher provide that each week?
These are also excellent questions to ask any private instructor you are considering studying with. Pay attention to their answers and see what you think!