Do you teach beginning students?
Yes! I enjoy teaching beginning students, as well as students who have never studied music, or guitar before. I've taught students as young as three years old, and students beginning to study music in their eighties.
“A man ceases to be a beginner in any given science and becomes a master in that science when he has learned that he is going to be a beginner all his life.” - Robin G. Collingwood
Am I too old to start learning the guitar?
Nonsense! Do you feel that you would find joy in playing the guitar? If so, now is a great time to start.
Can I bring my guardian/sibling/friend... to my lesson?
Yes. In fact, guardians of young students are encouraged to attend their child's lesson in order to help support their practice at home. Your lesson is dedicated to your growth and comfort, and your guardian/sibling/friend is asked to keep this in mind.Do I need to already own a guitar?
No, not initially. The first material we cover many times does not have to be practiced on the instrument. After a few lessons, you will be asked to either rent, or purchase a guitar which is suitable for you. Another excellent aspect of the classical guitar is that it is quite easy to find good guitars at affordable prices. The classical guitar is also highly portable, and generally a low cost instrument to maintain. If you don't own an instrument, I will be happy to help you find one.
Do you only teach classical guitar and classical theory? Can I take theory lessons independent of the guitar?
My training is primarily in classical guitar, and classical music. All guitarists generally benefit from classical study, as many styles have roots in classical music, and classical theory applies to nearly every form of Western music. I am open to teaching students of other styles basic guitar technique and theory. I teach music theory and analysis both on the guitar, and "on paper".