Private Guitar Lessons & Teachers in Sammamish, WA

With a guitar in hand and a decade of teaching under my belt, I cultivate musical passion. My professional musician background shapes personalized lessons for all skill levels. Let's unlock your guitar-playing potential together!

As a professional musician and seasoned guitarist, I bring 16 years of experience to my teaching. My passion is to cultivate a deep appreciation and skill for the guitar by deepening my student's understanding of music in the simplest and easiest to understand terms and methods, focusing on getting the most out of your time with the instrument, as well as learning methods for improvisation as well as incorporating vocals to your playing. My studies include jazz, folk, classical, Brazilian, rock, blues, neo-soul/r&b, and hip-hop, for which I have a project where I play guitar and rap.

About Me: With over 25 years of experience behind the fretboard, I bring a wealth of real-world knowledge to every lesson. Whether I’m playing rhythm on an acoustic or delivering high-energy electric sets with my bands, I Scream Social and My Chemical Fauxmance, my life has been defined by the guitar. I don’t just teach you how to play songs; I teach you how to master the instrument and own the stage. What I Offer Tailored Instruction: Lessons designed around your musical tastes, from folk and fingerstyle to punk and hard rock. Performance Skills: Tips on stage presence and performance techniques based on years of live gigging. Foundational Mastery: A deep dive into scales, chords, and theory that actually makes sense.

Hey, I’m Dennis — a lifelong guitarist, producer, and music nerd who's played in over 20 bands, recorded 100+ tracks, and even released music on a Grammy-winning label (Deep Dish!). Whether you’re picking up a guitar for the first time, writing your own songs, or curious about recording and production, I’d love to help you grow. I make lessons fun, approachable, and tailored to your goals — because making music should feel like play, not pressure.

A passionate guitarist with two years of teaching experience. I'm here to unlock the magic of music through the guitar strings. Whether you're a beginner or looking to finesse your skills, I offer tailored lessons that blend proven techniques with creativity. Let's embark on a musical adventure together—pick up those guitars, and let's start strumming!

"I learn all of the basics from him, he made it quite easy to understand

Music is my passion, and sharing that passion with others is incredibly rewarding. With 15 years of experience as a guitarist, including time spent as a recording artist, I bring a wealth of knowledge to each lesson. Let's work together to unlock your musical potential and find joy in every chord. This bio was generated w/AI.

Unlock your musical potential! I'm a dedicated guitar and electric bass instructor with 20 years of playing experience and I enjoy guiding students of all levels. Let's embark on a rewarding musical journey together!

Starting out like any one of you I decided to teach myself guitar when I was 16, after going through all the hoops and understanding the mistakes and the correct says I faced I helped over 30 new students pick up the guitar and learn an efficient and fun way which doesn't make theory as scary! I've been playing with bands and gigging around town for almost a year and have had over 20 performances. I try to play many genres so as to be versatile but my favorite has been the blues.

"I liked that he would go and learn a song I requested so he could teach it to me