This course is listed as a "One-Time" class which is intended to provide flexibility with individual needs and scheduling. I am open to taking learners who prefer just a one-time lesson or regularly scheduled lessons. These will be live one-on-one lessons which focus on the goals of the learner. My style of teaching is student centered which means I focus on the individual student's needs while giving him/her/them the chance to self discover the answers to questions. This allows more opportunities for learners to feel empowered and confident in their own learning. The first lesson will focus on creating a positive teacher-student relationship and establishing the student's goals. Every lesson will get right into playing guitar and will require the student to be constantly self-evaluating in order to help come up with the most effective practice strategies for the individual learner. Guitarist of all skill levels are welcome.
Students will be able to use metacognition (thinking about one's thinking) to develop their guitar skills.
The learner will need a guitar (acoustic, classical, or electric) and should have regular access to it between lessons. If the student's goals or plan consist of recording, they will need a device or other software to record. I suggest using whatever recording software is already available on any device from home such as GarageBand or Voice Memos. Another great option is using the free web-based recording software found at Soundtrap.com. These details can be discussed during or after the first lesson.
The guitar is my primary instrument and the one I love the most. I taught guitar for three years while I was a middle school music teacher and I also taught privately during that time. I have had success teaching students with various skill levels from beginner to advanced.