Garrison P.-, Kent Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 44243

About Me

Hi, my name is Garrison and I am a student from the Kent State School of Music. I have been a student of music for 1 year. My musical influences are vast, from Rock to Jazz, and I enjoy bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Radiohead, Led Zeppelin, and many other groups spanning all genres. My teaching style can best be described as personal and not complicated, I tend to explain concepts in a way I think the student would better understand. My teaching philosophy can best be described by saying that I am not just a teacher, I am a guide and a friendly face that will show your child the way I've learned music. In my lessons, you can expect to learn technique, music theory, and songwriting. I like to tell my students, “I was in your shoes not long ago, I understand how it is to learn." My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the progress and light bulbs go off in students. My favorite performance was probably the time I saw Queens of the Stone Age live. My students love that I "am not some old guy screaming about stuff [the student] doesn't understand." I primarily teach guitar and bass, but I can also teach music theory and composition / songwriting. My approach as a teacher is to simply find your child's influences and help your child mold a style and presence with their craft. Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon!

Garrison P.- has over 8 years of music experience in the Kent area.

Garrison P.- is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Music CompositionSeptember

Kent State University

Award Name:

Louis Armstrong AwardDecember

Revere High School

What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

My song writing classes will teach students how to write for their instrument as well as other instruments in the band / group. They can expect to learn chord progressions, melodic writing, and other topics along the subject of the lessons. Students can also expect to learn how to transcribe and arrange existing songs, as well as analyzing and discussing music.

What to expect in my Bass Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

My bass lessons will teach the student the function of the bass guitar in a band scenario, how to properly play and perform on bass, and how to write for the bass. Along with scales, arpeggios, and other techniques, a student will learn how to transcribe music or play by ear, and the student will also learn how to read sheet music and tablature. Expect some theory lessons as well as other lessons that will aid a student in their performing outside of the lesson.

What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

My students can expect to learn how the guitar works, how it functions in a musical setting, and how to write with it. Along with practicing things like scales, chords, and other techniques, the student can also expect to learn how to transcribe or learn by ear, read sheet music and tablature, and other things that will benefit them when stepping outside of the lesson and playing in a performance scenario.