Guitar lessons for beginners are exciting, because they introduce a whole new world to kids and teens. While I teach guitar to people of all ages (and intermediate level guitar as well), I focus on kids and teens because it’s easy for us to relate to one another.
When you learn to play guitar, it’s important to have a good relationship with your teacher. Learning anything can be a bit boring because you have to repeat steps over and over again (i.e., practice) in order to master a skill. It’s super important to have fun while you’re learning, and it’s way easier to have fun with someone who isn’t the same age as your parents.
People I Enjoy Teaching How to Play Guitar
Hopefully you’ve read about me and how I give guitar lessons. I don’t know you, so I can’t say if we’re going to be a fit. But to help you decide, I’ll tell you who I love working with.
I love teaching guitar to people of all ages who are:
- Passionate about music
- Passionate about learning to play guitar
- Committed to making it through the boring parts so they can feel the rush of satisfaction that comes with learning a song*
*That said, I know kids and teenagers may not understand that doing the boring stuff like practicing is going to pay off. I get them to that thrill of satisfaction as soon as possible so they’re willing to keep working at it.
I find it easiest to teach people my age and younger. Part of that is that they find it easy to relate to me and feel that I understand them better than someone older. Young people are also still in learning mode and can have an easier time learning new things.
My Goals for Anyone Who Wants to Learn to Play Guitar
I don’t expect everyone to become an expert at playing guitar. That may not be what you want. My goal is for my students to learn to play guitar at a level they enjoy. Whether you want to play chords around the campfire or become a skilled soloist, I can help!
Another goal is to help my students understand that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing until you get it perfect. You don’t have to be perfect when you start, but you might as well practice until you get there, because there’s no better feeling than to be able to play a song perfectly from start to finish.