Guitar by Kevin
Guitar by Kevin

Guitar by Kevin

$70/hour
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Interested musical styles

It’s free, with no obligation to book

Introduction
I teach real world contemporary guitar, giving my students the tools to be able to jam or perform with other players in all styles. Whether you're a beginner or a working pro, lessons with me will get you to your next goal: if it's to be able to write your own music, to be able to jam a 12 bar blues with confidence, be able to improvise over jazz changes, or even to shred with the most up to date metal techniques. Using a unique and concise approach, I take complex theory concepts and make them easy to understand and attainable. I teach in-person lessons Monday through Friday out of my beautiful home studio located in the Discovery Heights subdivision of Anchorage, Alaska. I AM FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID 19 AND FOLLOW ALL CDC SAFETY GUIDELINES. You can read many Yelp reviews about my teaching in Washington DC, Falls Church, and Herndon, Virginia. The DC metro area was my prior home before relocating to Anchorage. Teaching is my passion and I am very fortunate to make my living doing what I love to do most in the world. What I provide in a private lesson that is fundamentally superior to class based lessons is simple... one on one interaction. As a teacher working with only one student, the student gets all of the teacher's attention. This means I can assess the student's ability to absorb the information and pace the lessons so that the student is comfortable with the material and their progress. We set reasonable goals based on the individual and we attain them. I work very well with children and will accept students as young as 4 on a case by case basis after dialogue with the parent in charge of the child’s lesson. This is important: a parent will need to be present for the first few lessons because the parent will be very involved with making sure the lessons are practiced correctly. I will go over this information with the parent and it’s very easy to learn.
Overview

Hired 18 times

Serves Anchorage, AK

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1 employee

44 years in business

Business hours

SunClosedMon12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2017

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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Kriss E.
Oct 16, 2021
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Great Teacher!! My child has had two lessons with Kevin absolutely loved it and can’t wait until next week’s lesson. My daughter is only 7 and was nervous about starting Guitar lessons, but Kevin was good at making her feel at ease. She even learned to play a song in her first lesson. Kevin took the time to prepare me as the parent to be able to help my daughter with her “at home” practice schedule, Kevin explains things so well it was very easy to assist my daughter after her first lesson. After her second lesson she didn’t much help at all. I highly recommend Kevin Henrickson as a Guitar Teacher.

Details: Younger than 6 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Blues • Rock • Country • Folk • What the teacher recommends • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Jess F.
Oct 8, 2021
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My lessons with another local teacher turned into a slog and I found myself not wanting to play so I went looking for a new teacher. I’ve only had one lesson with Kevin, but I came home more energized to play than I have in the last year and a half. I learned a couple fixes to my form in the first lesson and left with a fun song to practice. So happy to get off of Zoom and be in the room with a vaccinated teacher and can’t wait for the next lesson!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 4+ yrs of formal training • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Michele B.
Nov 12, 2016
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My daughter is enjoying her lessons. The location is easy to park at and the employees are friendly. I particularly enjoy having WIFI in the parent waiting area.
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Tiffani B.
Oct 13, 2016
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My daughter recently started guitar lessons with Kevin. At first she was a bit reserved when it came to lessons but Kevin provides age-appropriate instruction without the pressure for a young child. She really enjoys her lessons and picking up her guitar at home. We are both looking forward to more lessons with Kevin! I will also add that Kevin and Foxes Music (where the lessons are held for her) were very accommodating with our work/school schedule and worked with us until we found the perfect day/time slot!
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Rachael S.
Nov 10, 2016
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Kevin is awesome! I came to him as somewhat of a beginner and he was quickly able to assess what I knew and determine what the next step was in my learning process. Kevin tailors every lesson to my particular needs and wants. He is so encouraging, and his positive attitude and love of guitar are contagious. I would definitely recommend Kevin to anyone!!!
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