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About
Guitar lessons - Lecciones disponible en español- I started giving guitar lessons when I was 14 back in 2002. I have several years' experience as a private music program administrator, where I was responsible for hundreds of students. I've played in a variety of bands all over the United States, and I have an expansive knowledge of music theory, technique, gear, and the social skills necessary to become a professional musician. I've worked with children and adults, using acoustic and electric guitars. Let's talk about YOUR goals! How can we achieve results at YOUR speed? I'm so excited to work together, let's make something great happen!
ESL Instruction and tutoring - Lecciones disponible en español - I am TESL certified through Oxford Seminars, and pursuing a Master's Degree in Multicultural amd Bilingual Education. I volunteer as an English teacher with Mission Adelante in Kansas City. I specialize in professional/academic writing, student tutoring, and test preparation. Let's talk about what you need!
Overview
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1 employee
24 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon3:00 am - 4:00 am
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash and Venmo.
Services offered
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, value, and punctuality.
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Killion L.
Dec 15, 2019
Grant is an excellent teacher of any subject he is passionate about. Students who work with him can count on several things:
1. They will only learn in a way that works for them
2. They will have fun during lessons! He has a knack for making everyone laugh and feel at ease
3. Their skills will grow very quickly due to his understanding and caring for each individual person and his drive to affect everyone he meets positively
Grant has worked tirelessly on his musicianship and language skills and will work just as hard to teach anyone who is interested. I highly recommend him!
Jon S.
Dec 15, 2019
When I came to grant for lessons I could barely strum the guitar and I felt very frustrated trying to get started. Grant was always very patient and knew how to communicate with me in a way that I could understand the task at hand. The progress I have made while taking lessons with Grant is through the roof. He always has a very happy upbeat personality that makes lessons something I look forward to going to. If you have a child interested in guitar Grant will turn that interest into a passion!
Amber C.
Dec 15, 2019
Grant is great to work with! He is funny and personable. He instantly makes you feel comfortable and you can tell he loves what he does. Most importantly he cares a lot. He'll do whatever it takes to make sure you understand and are learning. He's definitely a great teacher to have!
David A.
Dec 16, 2019
Grant has been one of the best teachers I have known. He genuinely cares about the success of his students and makes learning fun. Would highly recommend Grant if you are interested in learning guitar!
Matt M.
Dec 29, 2019
Grant is one of the hardest working people I’ve ever met. It was an honor getting to work with him for the short time I did!
Credentials
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Grant Barnum
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
30 minute lesson = $23
I do charge for drive time, as it requires time that could otherwise be used to give more lessons. Therefore if it would take me 30 minutes (there and back) to drive to your home, I would ask for double my usual rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I always start by asking plenty of questions. What motivates the student? What are their goals? What do they already know? What DON'T they want? What ideas have they not yet been exposed to? All these can lead to ideas to build an effective curriculum.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Music:
-9 years private instruction received
-6 years marching experience across the country
-Written, recorded, copyrighted, and performed original music
-Touring experience around the United States in original bands
-Extensive experience with cover bands around Missouri
-3 years experience managing a private music program of 30 teachers
ESL Teaching:
-TESL/TEFL/TESOL Certified through Oxford Seminars
-Pursuing Master's Degree in Bilingual & Multicultural Education
-Volunteer experience with Mission: Adelante in Kansas City, KS
