I help real people with real lives finally enjoy playing guitar - without stress, guilt, or confusion.
I’ve spent decades playing guitar and over 15 years teaching beginners and returning players who thought they were “too busy,” “too old,” or “not talented enough.” My job isn’t just to show you chords - it’s to give you a clear path, steady encouragement, and the right habits so guitar actually fits into your life and you stick with it.
I started Master Your Guitar after seeing the same story over and over again:
In my experience, most people don’t fail because they lack talent. They struggle because they never get:
I created Master Your Guitar to fix that. Every lesson, every progress report, and every system behind the scenes is designed to make it easier for you (or your child) to stay consistent and actually enjoy getting better.
My approach is simple and practical:
1. We start with you.
Your goals, your favorite music, your schedule, your starting point. No cookie-cutter curriculum.
2. We build a clear, honest plan.
I show you exactly what to work on between lessons - nothing extra, nothing confusing. Just the next small step you can realistically take.
3. We track your progress.
You don’t have to guess whether you’re improving. I’ll show you what’s getting better, what needs work, and what’s coming next so every week feels purposeful.
4. We protect your hands and your motivation.
I focus on efficient, low-tension technique so playing feels comfortable, and I structure practice in a way that feels achievable - especially for busy adults and kids with packed schedules.
The goal isn’t to turn you into a professional overnight. The goal is to help you steadily become the kind of player you’ve always wanted to be - one step at a time.
I’m a good fit for:
You don’t need to be “talented.” You don’t need perfect fingers or perfect timing. You just need to be willing to show up, try, and let me guide the process.
I’ve been playing guitar for nearly my entire life and actively involved in music for decades - performing, serving in church, and leading bands and worship teams.
I’ve spent over 15 years teaching beginner and intermediate students, both kids and adults, and refining a system that works for people with full-time jobs, families, and busy lives.
I built this guitar school with one main question in mind:
“What would make it almost impossible for a motivated student to fail?”
That question still drives everything I do - from how I design lesson plans, to how I send reminders, to how I track your progress behind the scenes.
You’re not just getting a random guitar teacher. You’re getting someone who has thought deeply about what actually helps students grow and stay motivated long term.
If you take lessons with me, you can expect:
I see teaching guitar as more than a transaction. It’s a partnership. I bring the system, strategy, and support. You bring your willingness to show up and try. Together, we build something you can be proud of.
I’ve watched students go from “I can barely change chords” to confidently playing full songs they once thought were out of reach. I’ve seen kids who “weren’t musical” light up when the right song and right approach finally clicked. And I’ve seen busy adults carve out one hour a week that genuinely refuels them.
I’d love to help you experience that too.
The best way to see if we’re a good fit is to try a free trial lesson. You’ll learn something you can play right away, and we’ll map out what your next few months on guitar could look like.