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About
I've been teaching guitar since 2012. I hold a Master's degree from the UMKC Conservatory. What I love the most about teaching guitar is noticing the progress of my students. I motivate them to practice by giving them creative assignments rather than just practicing standard technique or their current repertoire. I help students to choose their repertoire according to their strengths in order to gradually reach more challenging pieces, achieving this in a smooth developmental process. I teach ukulele as well, which is something I enjoy very much.
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Hired 4 times
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14 years in business
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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Jane G.
Aug 3, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
My daughter has only had one lesson, but she really enjoys working with Ms Aleia and that is very important. Looking forward to more lessons! I could only choose 3 reasons that we like working with Aleia. We would choose all 5 if possible.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
Aleia Gonzalez Guitar and Ukelele Lessons's reply
Thank you, Jane! I'm glad she enjoys working together, looking forward to more lessons as well!
Guitar Lessons
Swathi D.
Apr 29, 2021
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It was great learning classical guitar from Aleia. She is good at teaching according to your own pace and very patient with students of all ages.She is affordable,flexible with the class timings and scheduling. She is a sweetheart, I enjoyed every class with her. I am proud to say that Aleia is my first guitar teacher who taught me so many tips and tricks that made my new guitar learning experience, a very memorable one!! I highly recommend Aleia Gonzalez. Thank you.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase an instrument • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Guitar Lessons
Raul Alejandro A.
May 25, 2020
Aleia is an amazing teacher and even better human being. She truly cares about her students and helped me a lot to improve my guitar technique during our lessons. I highly recommend taking lessons with her if you want to improve your guitar skills and learn about music.
Alejandra E.
May 26, 2020
As an adult who has always enjoyed music but never had the opportunity to learn guitar, my experience with Aleia was amazing. She is kind, relaxed, and teaches with confidence and patience. I am grateful for all I've learned with her. Totally recommend her classes.
Bharath K.
Jul 14, 2020
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Very Professional and helps my kid learn guitar with ease.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Aleia Gonzalez Guitar and Ukelele Lessons's reply
Thank you, Bharath. I'm happy to help Agastya!
Guitar Lessons
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Aleia Cecilia Gonzalez Allen
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My fees are $60/hour lesson, $45/45-minute lesson, $30/half an hour lesson.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
If it's a beginner student, I pick a method book according to the student's goal and interest. In our first lesson, I start by finding the best posture and introducing them to the strings, tuning, and basic left and right-hand techniques. I teach students how to read from chord charts and tablatures; I show them simple chords and basic strumming patterns. In addition, I teach students how to read from the staff, if this is something they are interested in learning.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have been playing the guitar since I'm 8 years old.
I hold a Master's degree from the UMKC Conservatory.
I have a lot of experience collaborating with other instrumentalists and vocalists.
