Dickman Guitar Studio

I began teaching guitar while being a student of the guitar, working on my bachelor’s degree in guitar performance 15 years ago. Since then I've not only developed my teaching abilities, but have developed a deep love for teaching guitar and watching students grow in their playing. I've taught hundreds of students of all ages, levels and styles of guitar. In 2011, I earned my masters degree in guitar performance. Throughout my studies I have had the priviledge of learning from terrific teachers, who not only taught me how to play, but also how to teach guitar. My degrees are in classical guitar, but I play and teach jazz, rock and roll, folk, country, pop, blues and fingerstyle extentively also.

Students can expect to have patient and thoughtful guidance as a student in my studio. I use a student centered appoach, providing my students with the specific abilites they need to do for what they want to do on the guitar. Some examples are; playing by ear, music theory, note reading, performance skills, music memorization, interpretation and improvisation.

I have extensive experience teaching young students age 5 and up and worked as the director of the Fine Arts Factory for youth in Billings, MT. I also teach many college students, working professionals and retirees.

I teach lessons, beginner through advanced, at my studio as well as online. Please check out my website for info. www.billdickman.wix.com/guitar

I like being a part of the process of students finding joy in the guitar. Also, I enjoy helping students develop their skills and overcoming obstacles - doing things they thought they couldn't do. I like developing rapport with students and their families and providing a supportive environnment in which to grow as a musician. I also like imparting skills and insights I've aquired so that students may advance quickly if they choose to.