Our Approach to Guitar & Ukelele Lessons
We strive to ensure that all of our students acquire the fundamentals necessary to become literate musicians, so music reading/writing skills, in both tablature and standard notation as appropriate, and relevant music theory are often incorporated organically during lessons. For students learning guitar to accompany a singer or themselves, our instructors can also provide guidance with accompanying technique, breath control while playing, and elements of songwriting.
Guitar Lessons Should Be Fun!
We all know the feeling: you hear your favorite song come on and you can’t resist the urge to play along on your air guitar! Here at Dana V. Music, we can help you convert your musical fantasies into reality – while preserving that irresistible sense of joy you feel when playing along. We want each of our students to LOVE their musical experience with us!
Whether you come to us planning on becoming the next Jimi Hendrix or simply wanting to play songs around the campfire with your friends, our top-notch instructors will help you progress quickly toward your goals while ensuring you have fun along the way.
We Emphasize Healthy Technique
Regardless of your ultimate goals, our teachers will prioritize strong fundamentals including proper posture, hand positioning, chords, fretting, picking, and strumming. As students progress, these basics will become second nature – and serve as the foundation from which students can apply their skills across a variety of genres and styles.
We want our guitar students to be literate, well-rounded musicians. Beginners and seasoned performers alike will find value in our approach at Dana V. Music, coupling technical instruction with elements of music theory and music history in each lesson.
We Care About Your Musical Interests & Goals
Your unique interests and background will help guide your experience at Dana V. Music. We teach beginners, intermediate, and advanced students who are interested in a variety of styles – including rock, jazz, classical, pop, blues, and more. Whether you’re inspired by modern day singer-songwriters or the rockers of the 1970s, we can’t wait to get started with you!
Our seasoned instructors will draw upon years of playing, performing, and teaching experience to guide you in improving your skills and exploring the many possibilities of your instrument, and advancing toward your goals at a pace that works for you.
At Dana V. Music, guitar and ukulele students receive personalized instruction from highly qualified professionals in a positive and supportive learning environment. Our first priority is teaching healthy technique, including proper picking technique, fretting technique, and seated posture. Our guitar and ukulele instructors are not method book teachers; you can expect them to select exercises and repertoire based on your musical interests, goals, and skill development needs.
Our Guitar & Ukulele Teachers
Here at Dana V Music, our seasoned staff of guitar and ukulele instructors thrive on creating a fun, engaging, and well-rounded experience for each student. Whatever your preferred genre (or if you like a little of everything), we have a teacher that will work for you. Our qualified instructors often participate in public performance and possess significant academic credentials. Their experience enables them to customize their instruction for each student, covering areas including technique, fundamentals, and expression.
David Goodheim
Guitar, Ukulele
David Goodheim is an American performer, composer, recording artist, and improvisor. His performances and recordings have been heard all over the world live (US and Europe), on radio, and on recordings for
Miguel Espinoza
Guitar & Ukulele
Maestro Miguel Espinoza is an award-winning virtuoso flamenco guitarist/composer described by Guitar Player magazine as “mesmerizing.” Gracefully balancing tradition and innovation, he blends flamenco with Northern Indian percussion, Latin jazz and classical
Henry Spencer
Guitar, Ukulele
Guitarist Henry Spencer began studying music with the University of North Carolina School of the Art’s High School college preparatory program. He completed his graduate studies under a full-assistantship with The University
Nate Marsh
Guitar, Bass, Ukulele
Nate Marsh is a performer, bandleader, and music educator from the San Francisco area. He completed his Bass Performance degree at Berklee College of Music before settling in Colorado, where he teaches guitar and
What’s a Good Age to Begin Guitar Lessons?
We typically work with guitar and ukulele students aged 5-Adult. We invite you to contact us to learn more about our guitar and ukulele program and to help you find a good match for yourself or your child among our wonderful faculty. If you are unsure whether your child is ready for private lessons, we also offer a number of group classes for beginner and intermediate students aged 4-12 during the spring, summer, and fall. We would be delighted to help you find a good fit.
Our guitar department is equipped to serve students with collegiate and professional ambitions, and we invite you to see our review page for a selection of Dana V. Music success stories.
So, What Are You Waiting For?
We are equally delighted to work with students of all abilities seeking to enrich their lives through music. Regardless of ability or prior experience, our teachers take an individualized approach to each of our students – underpinned by detailed individual assessments, a personalized learning plan, and one-to-one guidance throughout your musical journey. Many of our teachers have memberships and openings for numerous performance and competitive opportunities, but these are always optional.