I am an honors graduate of the Atlanta Institute of Music. I went to A.I.M. with the goal in mind of becoming a guitar teacher. In 2002 I started teaching private lessons at Ken Stanton Music in Woodstock, Georgia. Shortly after that, I was fortunate enough to be invited to teach a class in odd meter at A.I.M.
My main goal for my students is to ensure that they have fun while learning to play. I love teaching music theory and reading music, but for some of my students, it’s like pulling their teeth out. So, if a student just wants to learn songs then that’s what we do.
A question I hear from time to time is “Do you think I have what it takes to be able to play guitar?” People want to know if they’re gifted. The answer is always yes. Daily Practice and repetition is the key to unlocking hidden talent. The more one practices, the more talent is unlocked. No matter what instrument, if one wants to become efficient in playing an instrument then he or she needs to be willing to play the same part of a song, scale, or chord until it sounds correct. That is where patience and repetition become more critical.
So, as obvious as it may sound, the key to excelling on any instrument is practice. The one who practices the most wins. The advantage of taking lessons is learning to practice wisely and avoid developing bad habits or bad techniques.
If you’re interested in taking lessons, see the list below for locations where I teach. I also offer Skype online lessons.
I teach in-person at the Music and Arts in Woodstock on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
Online lessons are $35 a half hour.
Below are some examples of what I give out in class
This is an old commercial I did in Adobe After Effects for metalhead students