Elijah - Classical guitar tutor - Hickory
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Elijah - Classical guitar tutor - Hickory

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Elijah

  • Rate $87
  • Response 1h
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Elijah - Classical guitar tutor - Hickory
  • 5 (5 reviews)

$87/hr

1st lesson free

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1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Classical Guitar

Experienced tutor in Classical guitar in Hickory, Elijah offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

  • Classical Guitar

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Elijah is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Elijah

One of my greatest joys is seeing a student find the perfect way to write and sing their ideas, emotions and experiences.

As a recording artist and songwriter for 15 years, I know the bliss and struggle of the creative process well. Through understanding your strengths, writing exercises, prompts and editing, my students often find their skill and excitement for crafting songs increase exponentially!

I am a graduate of the Forerunner Music Academy in Kansas City, MO with a Major in Songwriting. I am the main writer and singer of a rock/pop band called Familiar and freelance as a writer on other projects and commission songs.

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My mother and grandmother had been piano teachers for 40+ years and I found myself drawn to the connection and experience of teaching as I watched them. Immediately after high school graduation, I began a career as a teacher assistant in an elementary & middle school context. 

I took 4 years at Forerunner Music Academy to focus on Songwriting and also invest in my skill set as an educator through some pedagogy classes as well. After graduating, I was hired on as teaching staff in specifically the Songwriting department and conducted private lessons alongside my teaching schedule.  



I've worked 5+ years in the education field both teaching and mentoring students and fellow musicians. I've also become actively involved in the Kansas City and local Hickory music scenes and have learned a great deal about both recorded and live song production.

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

My first priority is to get to know my student so I'll ask some easy questions about their history with songwriting, if they play any instruments (and what those instruments are), and what their goals are with writing songs.

Once we have a little info about those criteria, we're ready to start writing, learning and growing! 



I've had students as young as 10 all the way to adults around their late 50's! I love the creatively and experience all ages can bring to the craft of songwriting.

I've worked with writers who didn't play instruments or were at the very beginning of their musical journey. I've also worked with very accomplished writers/musicians and co-written with them to help elevate their songs to a higher level. 



My biggest piece of advice is to find a teacher who cares about you both as a human and creative. Songwriting is a deeply vulnerable and subjective activity which requires kindness and discernment when working with a mentor/teacher. When the student can trust the teacher opinion because the teacher cares for both the song and the writer, education can truly happen! 



Recently, my band played a music festival in Topeka, KS and got to perform in front of about 300 people. It was so much fun seeing songs I had written in private find a context that brought so much joy and entertainment to the crowd.



A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
I would recommend compiling some of your past songs and think about the difficulties/hang ups you encountered while creating those songs. 

I'd also think through whether songwriting is more of a hobby, career or personal passion.

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Rates

Rate

  • $87

Pack prices

  • 5h: $435
  • 10h: $870

free lessons

The first lesson with Elijah will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 1hr

online

  • $87/h

Details

My rates start at $25 for 30 mins and $40 for an hour.* 

(*Please ask about different rates for repeat students and monthly up front packages!)

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