After teaching guitar for 25 plus years, I have honed my teaching philosophy down to its core. It's not easy to play any musical instrument well, but the learning process shouldn't be torturous, so our lessons are lighthearted, student focused, and we'll sneak the hard stuff in under the radar. Here are the pillars of my teaching philosophy:

Every student is an individual. Since you all have your own musical tastes and desired goals, my job is to provide every student with a personalized lesson experience. Whether you're an old pro, or just want to strum some songs by the fire with friends, you'll get a tailored plan to get you where you want to go.

I'm a big fan of the fundamentals. Good technique transcends musical styles and makes playing guitar much easier, more efficient, and safer for your hands and arms. Understanding the basic elements of music, and how they apply to guitar, is also key to helping you see the big picture.

It's a partnership. You hold the reins and decide where you want to go. My job is to determine the best path and to give you the info, tools, and roadmap to get there. Once you're on board, we're in it together.

There's a reason it's called "playing" guitar. Playing guitar requires work, no doubt, but the learning process doesn't need to be painful.  It's supposed to be fun, so lets have a few laughs along the way.

For more info about me, my teaching, and the perks of joining the fretboard life team, check out my about and resources pages.