I offer private lessons on guitar, banjo, harmonica, bass, and drums for all skill levels and ages. Lessons focus on building technique, developing musicality, and learning to play songs you love. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to refine your skills, each lesson is tailored to your goals and interests. Other instruments I teach include the mountain dulcimer, auto-harp, and ukulele.

GUITAR
• Learn music theory to understand how chords relate to each other
• Practice improvisation and learn to solo
• Sing and play simultaneously
• Learn strumming patterns, fingerpicking, and rhythm techniques
• Explore different styles: country, folk, rock, blues

BANJO
• Learn the basics of old-time banjo music
• Clawhammer and two-finger old-time (Dock Boggs style)
• Learn rhythm techniques for all genres
• Explore traditional melodies and accompaniment patterns

HARMONICA
• Learn breathing techniques and note bending
• Play melodies and accompany songs
• evelop phrasing and timing for an old-time sound
• Explore improvisation and blues/folk techniques

BASS
• Develop groove, timing, and rhythm skills
• Understand scales, chord progressions, and walking bass lines

DRUMS
• Learn basic beats, fills, and sticking techniques
• Develop timing, coordination, and rhythm
• Explore different styles: rock, country, folk, blues