Teaching
Being a musician is a journey, not a destination.
I took my first piano lesson at age five and, nearly forty years later, I still consider myself a student. Along the way I've studied piano, guitar, classical guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and several other instruments. I've learned from great teachers, books, recordings, and countless hours playing with other musicians.
Over the years I've come to believe there is no single "right way" to learn music.
My Approach
My teaching style is a little different from the traditional weekly lesson model.
Throughout my professional career I've spent years in training and education roles. Those experiences taught me that everyone learns differently, and a teacher's job is to help students learn in a way that works for them.
Rather than starting with a method book, I start with your goals. What do you want to play? What music inspires you? What are you hoping to accomplish?
Together we'll identify the next steps, develop a plan, and give you the tools to move forward. Then comes the most important part: practice.
Whether you take one lesson or twenty, improvement comes from time spent with the instrument. My role is to help you develop good habits and give a clear path forward.
Some students only need a lesson or two to get started. Others prefer ongoing guidance. Either way is fine. My goal is not to create dependence - it's to help you become a confident, independent musician.
A Few Core Beliefs
Music should be fun.
Everyone learns differently.
You are never too old to learn an instrument.
Progress matters more than perfection.
The best outcome for teaching is seeing a student grow beyond what the teacher can provide.
Instruments
Depending on availability, I offer beginner and early-intermediate instruction in:
Acoustic Guitar
Classical Guitar
Slide Guitar
Banjo (3-Finger/Scruggs and Clawhammer)
Mandolin
Interested?
If you're curious about learning an instrument, have a musical goal in mind, or simply don't know where to start, feel free to reach out.
Even if I'm not the right teacher for you, I'm always happy to point people in the right direction.
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