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My name is Kevin Anderson. I am a full-time guitar instructor & music educator.
I've been teaching music for over 10 years, and I've been playing music for over 22 years. I learned how to read music on the violin when I was 9 years old. Since then, I've studied guitar, bass, trumpet, saxophone, piano/keyboard, drums, djembe, and mandolin, to name a few.  Basically anything I can get my hands on, although I haven't spent much time on the cowbell.  Yet. 

MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that music lessons should be fun as well as educational, which is why I strive to be a fun, friendly and patient music teacher, and to create a positive, supportive, and comfortable learning atmosphere.  Lesson plans are custom designed for each student and I work with you to achieve your musical goals.

I specialize in beginners of all ages, children, teenagers, and adults, as well as the more advanced guitarist.  Some of the areas we can focus on: proper technique and fundamentals, music theory, reading and interpretation, improvisation, learning great songs, and how to play along with others, an important part of becoming a well-rounded musician.  



EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Kevin is a graduate of McNally-Smith College of Music, where he earned diplomas in Guitar Performance and Studio Performance, and received the Award for Outstanding Musical Achievement in the field of Guitar.  While in college, he was the teaching assistant for the head of the music theory department, instructing students in music fundamentals and jazz & pop harmony.  He studied guitar pedagogy with Douglas Smith, co-founder of the college.  Kevin is most known for his versatility.  He has performed with numerous accomplished musicians and a wide variety of groups and ensembles.



Oh, and I was just kidding about the cowbell.  ;-)
Please feel free to get in touch, I look forward to talking with you!

♫   Guitar Lessons in southeast Portland, Oregon   ♫   Kevin Anderson   ♫   learntoplay@gmail.com    ♫   503.308.8258

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