Elevate classical/bass guitar with rhythm-focused, play-along lessons

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Guitar tutor - Melissa Fankhauser

degree

$30

/ hour

Rapid musical skill progression

90% of students see noticeable improvement within weeks.

Support beyond music lessons

Available to guide students outside scheduled classes.

Proven progress in musical mastery

85% of students achieve higher performance skills and musical technique.

About your tutor

Hi there! I'm Melissa Fankhauser, a passionate music tutor specializing in teaching guitar. My teaching philosophy revolves around making learning fun, engaging, and tailored to each student's unique learning style. I believe in creating a supportive and interactive learning environment where students of all levels can thrive and reach their musical goals. In college, I developed composition and performance skills. Additionally, I have studied choral, praise, classical, and jazz music and have written a comprehensive guitar method book designed for beginner to intermediate guitar students, offering them original music, solfege exercises for ear training, tablature for melodic training, transposition, and improvisation for songwriting. Let's strum our way to success together!

Specialties

Songs and Repertoire

Strumming and Picking Techniques

Guitar Techniques

Chords and Rhythms

Ear Training

Teaching methodology

As a Guitar tutor, I cater to students of all levels, whether they are in school, college, or professional adults. My teaching style is engaging, patient, supportive, motivational, and creative. I believe in assessing progress through performance evaluations and theory quizzes. I encourage my students to unleash their creativity by composing and performing their own music. To make learning fun and interactive, I utilize digital music production software and interactive music theory apps. By implementing these tools, I ensure that my students have a hands-on experience and develop a deep understanding of music concepts.