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About Tyler
Professional Instruction with 30+ Years of Playing Experience
I'm a guitarist and bassist with three decades of playing experience. I currently perform in a local band and bring that active musicianship directly into every lesson.
My teaching philosophy is simple: Students who are having fun and making real progress stay engaged. That's why I teach using tablature and chords, so your child is playing the songs they love from the very first lesson, making music right away.
Active Performer In Local Band: with 30+ years of playing experience
One-on-One Instruction: Personalized & engaging results driven
Teaching: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar & Electric Bass
Coaching Background: Coached youth soccer & hockey.
Experience building confidence in young people
Proven ability to create supportive learning environments
Track record of helping students develop skills progressively
My Teaching Philosophy
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I've spent 30 years developing my skills as a guitarist and bassist. Through years of performing, learning from experienced musicians, and teaching, I've developed a clear philosophy about how people learn music best.
My approach is rooted in a simple principle: students who are engaged stay committed, practice regularly, and develop real skills.
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My teaching method centers on one core idea: students learn best by playing the songs they love from the very first lesson.
Rather than spending months on foundational exercises and theory, I introduce students immediately to actual music. This creates immediate engagement, visible progress, and genuine motivation to practice.
How It Works
Week 1: Students select a song they're excited about. I teach them the chord shapes and tablature they need. By the end of that first lesson, they're playing it.
Week 2-3: They refine their playing, learn additional chords, and build confidence through repeated, successful practice.
Week 4+: They're playing multiple songs with increasing skill and confidence.
This progression builds genuine musicianship through direct experience with the instrument.
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I teach using tablature and chord-based instruction, a visual and practical approach that allows students to play immediately.
What This Means
Tablature: A visual system where numbers represent frets on the instrument. Students see exactly where to play, without needing to read traditional music notation.
Chords: Finger patterns that create harmonic sounds, taught through demonstration and practice.
Result: Students develop practical playing skills quickly, building confidence and competence with every lesson and practice.
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Immediate Success: Students experience the satisfaction of playing music in their first week. This creates positive reinforcement and genuine excitement about learning.
Visible Progress: Week-to-week improvement in the specific songs they're learning is concrete and measurable. Parents and students alike can hear the difference.
Intrinsic Motivation: When students care about the music they're learning, they practice willingly. This is far more effective than external pressure or requirements.
Practical Skills Development: By week four, students can play complete songs. They're developing real musicianship, not abstract knowledge.
Long-Term Engagement: Students who see rapid progress and play music they love are far more likely to continue lessons and develop a lasting relationship with their instrument.