1st lesson free
Marcus
- Rate $37
- Response 1h
$37/h
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1st lesson free
- Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Ukulele
- Flamenco Guitar
- Greek Sitar
Bright Guitar Instructor with 11+ years of experience and a Bachelor's in Music. Helping students master acoustic guitar, picking, chords, rhythm, and soloing.
- Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Ukulele
- Flamenco Guitar
- Greek Sitar
Lesson location
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At Marcus's house: Washington
- online
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at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Washington
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About Marcus
I have always believed that learning music can help students become more confident, creative, and disciplined. With 11 years of Guitar tutoring experience, I teach High School and College students and have successfully taught around 300-350 learners. Reaching this milestone has been an important achievement in my career.
My teaching philosophy is based on patience, encouragement, and practical learning. I believe students should feel comfortable during lessons and should never be afraid of making mistakes. I create an environment where they can ask questions and improve at their own pace.
I personalize my lessons according to each student's skill level and goals. I teach chords, scales, rhythm, strumming patterns, finger techniques, music theory, song learning, and performance skills. I use simple explanations and practical exercises to make each lesson easy to follow.
I also encourage students to learn songs that they enjoy. This allows them to apply their Guitar skills in a meaningful way and gives them more motivation to practice.
Teaching 300-350 students has given me valuable experience with learners who have different abilities and learning styles. It has taught me to be patient and flexible and to find different ways of explaining concepts when needed.
One of the greatest rewards of my work is seeing students become confident. Watching them successfully play something they once thought was difficult is a wonderful feeling.
I encourage students to focus on their own progress instead of comparing themselves with others. I help them set achievable goals and recognize their improvements.
I also teach students that mistakes are useful. They help us understand what needs more practice and allow us to become better.
Through Guitar, I want students to develop musical skills as well as creativity, discipline, patience, focus, perseverance, and self-confidence.
My goal is to make every lesson enjoyable, useful, and inspiring. I want students to finish each class feeling motivated to practice and excited about their next achievement.
I am proud of my journey as a tutor and grateful for every student who has helped make it meaningful. I look forward to continuing to inspire learners through Guitar.
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About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My Guitar teaching approach combines flexibility, creativity, communication, and practical learning. I believe lessons should be structured but also allow students to explore their own musical interests.
I begin by communicating with students about their Guitar experience, goals, favorite music, and learning preferences. This helps me create lessons that are both useful and enjoyable.
I use Adaptation to Learning Styles through demonstrations, chord diagrams, audio examples, written notes, repetition, and hands-on activities. I adjust the lesson pace and difficulty based on student progress.
I use Real-life Examples and Case Studies from songs, performances, improvisation, songwriting, and band situations. Students learn how chords, rhythm, scales, picking, and strumming are applied in different musical settings.
My Guitar curriculum includes chords, rhythm guitar, strumming, fingerstyle, picking, scales, lead guitar, improvisation, music theory, ear training, songwriting, and performance preparation. Related subjects include Music Theory, Songwriting, Ear Training, Rhythm Training, Music Appreciation, Basic Composition, and Music Performance.
I encourage students to experiment with melodies, rhythms, chord patterns, and simple improvisation. I provide constructive feedback while allowing students to develop their own musical style.
My goal is to make Guitar lessons flexible and creative while building strong technique, confidence, musical understanding, and independence.
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Rates
Rate
- $37
Pack rates
- 5h: $185
- 10h: $370
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Marcus will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $37/h
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