Best Guitar Lessons in Burien, WA

Guitar is not the easiest instrument to learn, however, the same things that make the guitar difficult to control allow it to be expressive later on. The time it takes to learn varies, but if you are consistent with daily practice you should have the ability to play some chords and play through some simple songs and melodies in about three months. This period is the biggest hurdle, and once you have cleared it playing becomes much easier and more enjoyable.

Yes! I enjoy teaching children! When I was younger, I suffered from rigid, impersonal instruction, and I didn't prefer learning music that way. Having a positive experience when first being exposed to music is paramount, so I do my best to create a collaborative, enjoyable learning environment with all my younger students. There isn't a minimum age requirement, as long as your child can remain focused during our lessons (maybe with a quick break or two).

No. Many of my students have untraditional schedules and do well. Regular sessions will provide more structure and accountability, but committing to a regular practice routine at-home is most important.

Most of my students do not learn to read standard notation, but do enjoy learning enough to explore the wealth of free tablature on the internet. If learning to read standard notation is something you are interested in I would love to teach you, however, it is not required unless you are planning a career in music.

Not much, and not often. Most playing discomfort goes away pretty quickly with consistent practice as your fingertips get used to the strings, usually within a few weeks. Calluses become pretty minimal over time.