1^st lesson free

Dawn

Rate $52
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Dawn has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
50+
Number of students Dawn has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$52/hr

1^st lesson free

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric guitar
Classical Guitar
Ukulele

Experienced tutor in Guitar in Kalamazoo, Dawn offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric guitar
Classical Guitar
Ukulele

Lesson location

- online

About Dawn

I am an advanced pianist and former band director, offering lessons online or in the comfort of your home in the greater Kalamazoo area. With over 30 years of experience teaching private piano and band instrument lessons, I have had the pleasure of working with over 40 students a week, teaching individuals of all ages, from 6 to 100. I hold a bachelor’s degree in music education from Western Michigan University, and my extensive experience allows me to provide a high level of instruction tailored to your needs.

I offer student-centered lessons, meaning I personalize the learning experience to match your goals and interests. If you prefer not to use a traditional lesson book, I’m happy to adapt the lesson to suit your learning style. My lessons are structured and sequential, yet flexible and customized to fit you. For example, if you're an adult joining a band and want to focus solely on your music, that’s absolutely possible. Likewise, if you have a young child who thrives on a more structured curriculum, I can provide that as well.

In addition, I am the owner of Thompson Tutoring School of Music, where we have over 15 instructors and more than 250 students taking lessons. If I’m unavailable for lessons, I’m happy to recommend one of my highly qualified instructors who can provide top-notch instruction.

I graduated with a music education degree and began teaching music directly after graduating from college.

I have a bachelor's in music from Western Michigan University. I was a band director and am an advanced pianist. I can teach all band instruments up to the college level. I have been teaching private lessons for over 30 years and can teach any style and adapt any song so that the student can learn to play it at their level.

About the lesson

I create lessons around student interest and parent expectations. I like to balance using a lesson book and music that is in the student's interest. Lessons are weekly during the same time slot. Lessons are usually scheduled for 30 minutes, but can be expanded for longer. I also teach adults. With their lessons, I work on developing a tailored lesson to learn songs they would like to play.

All ages! All abilities! I teach 6-year-olds though 105-year-olds.

Identify Your Goals: Clarify what you want to achieve with your lessons. Are you looking to improve technical skills, learn a specific genre, or work on performance? Knowing your goals will help you find a teacher whose teaching style and expertise align with your needs.

Teaching Style: Every teacher has a different approach. Some may focus on theory, others on practical skills, or perhaps they emphasize creativity. It’s important to find someone whose teaching methods resonate with you.

Patient and Supportive: The best teachers foster a supportive learning environment. A good teacher will be patient, encouraging, and responsive to your needs and progress, helping you feel comfortable and motivated.

Communication and Availability: Find someone who is responsive to communication and has availability that fits your schedule. It’s crucial to have open, clear communication to ensure a positive and productive student-teacher relationship.

We held a student concert at a senior living home to give back to the community. The seniors were able to interact with the student performers!

The students were able to share a gift of music for the holidays!

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Be sure to tell your teacher upfront what music style you would like to learn. Let them know the specific genres or techniques you’re interested in so they can tailor the lessons to meet your goals. Also, communicate how much time you’re able to commit to practicing between lessons. This will help your teacher understand your availability and set realistic expectations for your progress.

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5h: $260
10h: $520

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

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$52/h

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$28 Online 30-minute lesson with AutoPay.

$30 Online 30-minute lesson without AutoPay.

$30 In-Person 30-minute lesson with AutoPay.

$32 In-Person 30-minute lesson without AutoPay.

Experienced tutor in Guitar in Kalamazoo, Dawn offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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Experienced tutor in Guitar in Kalamazoo, Dawn offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Lesson location

About Dawn

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

online

Details

Similar Guitar tutors in Kalamazoo

Albert

Justin

Luke

Amy

Shane

Ryan

Dave Coleclough

Jonathan

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Nigel

Binny

Richard

Kim

Tyrone

Chris

Chotan Krishna

Floyd

Felix

Sameer

Gregory

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