Greg's Music Lessons
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I think of myself as a more experienced student, rather than a teacher. I let the student show me the way they like to learn. Whether it’s reading or by ear or both, I like to go here the energy is. Then learning becomes easy and fun.
I enjoy watching a person develop. It’s like learning for the first time. I enjoy the constant going over of fundamentals because it makes me better. And I enjoy the unexpected lessons I learn from different students. We learn from each other. Even if it’s on your first lesson, you may say something that makes me say, “Gee, I never thought about it like that before.”
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Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
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Thuan T.
Nov 18, 2014
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Greg is a great piano teacher. He is very knowledgeable about the music. Even my daughter has only had two lessons so far, she likes it already. Learning with Greg, my daughter feels very comfortable. The way he explains is very easy to understand. Greg is very enthusiastic about teaching, and very patient instructor. We are so glad that we chose him as a right teacher for my daughter. She is so excited about learning new stuffs , and can't wait to get through another lessons . Greg is a third instructor we select within the past three years. My daughter is very happy to have him as a teacher this time. I would definitively recommend Greg to anyone who is looking for a piano teacher to learn at any level.
Thuan
Piano Lessons
Roman S.
May 21, 2015
Hired on Thumbtack
Greg is patient and attentive teacher. He makes learning easy and fun, finds right words for encouragement and motivation. I would highly recommend Greg for anyone who'd like to learn to play guitar.
Guitar Lessons
Don B.
May 7, 2015
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I have taken two piano lessons from Greg to date. He is an excellent teacher who has a great knowledge of the piano. He has an easy manner and patience with beginners, like me. I intend to continue my lessons with him.
Piano Lessons
Christopher K.
Jun 8, 2015
I'm 40 years old and, though I have played several musical instruments formally and informally in my past, the last time I played orchestral or rock-n-roll instruments was 20 years ago. When I recently mentioned to my wife that I'd really like to learn to play guitar "right" sometime (having dabbled in teaching myself a long time ago), she got lessons with Greg for my birthday.
I've been to around 10 lessons with Greg so far, and I have to say that I'm really impressed with his teaching skills. First off, he adapts very quickly to your skill level; he'll give you things to challenge you while not overwhelming you. Second, he doesn't only teach you scales and musical theory without application like some music teachers do. Third, he listens to what *you* want to do. For example, I told him that I always wanted to learn finger picking, and mentioned a few songs I liked that used that technique; he learned them on his own and the began teaching them to me. Fourth, in a good balance between my second and third points, he will always sneak in some theory into your lessons but always teach you how the theory can help you in practical situations. For example, in my very first lesson he taught me the simple minor pentatonic scale and showed me how I can use it to solo in any 12-bar blues song.
Finally, he's someone that makes you feel comfortable at all times -- someone you aren't afraid to screw up in front of, and someone you can bring questions to. I really enjoy our lessons, feel like I'm learning a lot, and plan to continue. When my kids are old enough to start learning an instrument, I'll send them to Greg too.
Please consider using Greg as your teacher. I think you'll be very satisfied.
Maria D.
Oct 6, 2014
Greg is not your average music teacher. He gives students the opportunity to learn whatever they want but still manages to engage proper music theory and technique into each lesson. He makes students feel comfortable enough to ask questions. Greg goes at the appropriate pace for each student yet at the same time challenges everyone enough to reach their true potential as a musician. He touches on classical and jazz and also lets students choose songs they wish to learn. Greg brings an exciting, passionate energy in each lesson, which therefore transfers onto the student. His lessons are not repetitive involving sitting down the whole time playing scales over and over again. He switches up the exercises, plays along when necessary, and does additional rhythm exercises using your vocals, hands, and other instruments/materials in order to keep the students engaged. Having Greg as a teacher, there is never a dull moment and he always is making you laugh. His method of breaking the lesson up into sections of theory/technique, classical/jazz, and then a portion to learn song of choice is perfect for students of all ages and levels.
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