IF Guitar And Performance
About
I am a self-taught tutor who's been tutoring guitar for the last four years. Besides that, I have been working with kids and teens for around ten years, teaching them stage combat, improv, piano and math. I started out TAing in a few classrooms, but then quickly moved on to tutoring. I like to explore the student's way of understanding the subject, not just do it the way it's always been done. Everyone has a different way of learning and recieving information, and I plan to make a seemingly big step seem small.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to first see what experience level they're on. Once that is sorted out, I will give them a few exersizes to practice and a new song/piece to be a motivational progressive long-term project.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I don't have any certifications for teaching/tutoring, but I have many years of experience and many happy students. I was brought up as a bit of a jack of all trades, so I picked up many skills that I can now teach, including construction, lab physics, acting, herpetology, and more.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I generally like to get payed per session.
How did you get started teaching?
There was no particular moment when I started teaching. Throughout my late teen years to now, I've always either been tutoring, running kids' events, or TAing in a classroom.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with students ages 8 to 18. Sometimes, usually with the younger kids, I have to improvise a little to make them comfortable and motivated enough to learn these difficult new skills. With older students, my usual communication seems to be just fine.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I recently started an amature band with my two friends. We are "Pomp and the Circus Pants". We have just finished writing a new song, and I have started the process of arranging it into parts for the different instruments that will be involved.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I've had good guitar teachers, and bad. The ones that have helped me the most have had a good balance of different sides to learning the instrument. There must be some theory, some technique work, and something fun to keep the student motivated throughout the process.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student should always ask for help no matter what the situation. If something is confusing, you don't want a student to learn anything the wrong way.