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Professional Guitar Lessons with Michael Stephens

My name is Michael Stephens and I offer professional guitar lessons in the Florence, Ms and surrounding areas. I offer fun and affordable guitar lessons for all ages, all styles, and all levels. All guitar lessons include listening, reading, writing, counting, and interpenetrating music…

I have over 25 years teaching experience and have been a public school music educator for 15 years. I received my B.A. in music performance / music education with a minor in religious studies from the University of West Florida. My primary instruments are classical guitar and piano. I also studied the clarinet and participated in the choir and show choir. Check out my about me page to learn more

If you are using a book to teach yourself and are not progressing, I want to help you save valuable time. I know exactly what you need to do to develop your abilities. I can have you playing the guitar on your very first lesson. Take a look around my site and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or want to schedule your first lesson. I look forward to hearing from you,

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Music is my gift, sharing it is my passion…

Guitar lessons develop the creative capacities for lifelong success.

Sharpens student attentiveness
Strengthens perseverance
Equips students to be creative
Supports better study habits and self-esteem

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Learn the FUNdamentals of playing the guitar

The Parts Of The Guitar

Holding The Guitar / Correct Body Posture

Correct Right & Left Hand Technique

Rest & Free Thumb Strokes

Open & Closed Notes

Basic Rhythm & Counting Techniques

Music Reading / Notes & Chords

Chord Fingerings

Changing Chords

Music Theory

Riffs, Tricks, and Songs

My teaching style

Learning to Play ~ Playing to Learn

My beginning guitar lessons are completely relaxed and easy going. I reinforce the concept and the importance of “playing the guitar”. The key word is playing… Using fun exercises, I begin teaching my students specific skills broken down into small learning objectives that develop their brain, eye, and hand coordination,

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Playing By Rote

Learn how to play the guitar by rote! Students can gain a lot by watching, copying, and practicing to build strength and develop muscle memory.

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Playing By Ear

Learn how to play the guitar by ear! Practicing the right kinds of ear training exercises will help students be able to copy what they hear.

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Reading Music

Learn how to play the guitar by reading sheet music! Learn how to read music notation, chord charts, and tablature.

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Create Your Own

Learn how to play the guitar by creating your own music! Once you learn a few chords and a couple riffs you will be able to express yourself through music.