Our guitar lessons are catered to each individual student. We teach all ages, kids, youth and adults. The youngest we begin teaching guitar is around 7 years old. For those students younger than 7 we recommend they try out Ukulele as it is smaller in size and nylon strings are easy on the fingers. Our goal is to help you achieve your musical goals. Let us know what style, song or performance you wish to achieve and we can help you take the steps to get there! Get to know our instructors listed below.
Willie Gammell is a guitarist, bandleader, and educator with deep roots in American music. He studied Classical and Jazz Guitar at Shenandoah Conservatory, then hit the road—playing clubs, recording sessions, and teaching lessons from D.C. to NYC and beyond.
In the D.C. scene, he held down lead guitar duties for reggae favorites The Soulutions, and later worked in New York , cutting tracks on indie records and demos while gigging and teaching. He’s logged thousands of road miles touring coast to coast with bands like The Galt Line, The Neighbors, and many more.
For the past ten years, Willie’s been teaching across Colorado’s Front Range while fronting Cliffside Rodeo, a Western Swing outfit known for high-energy shows and tight arrangements. His lessons blend serious technique with hard-earned musical insight.
Sean Schweska, originally from Arizona, is an accomplished working musician. One of Sean‘s greatest strengths is his ability to build strong lasting relationships with students. Sean has a very funny personality and has the ability to mix laughter and lessons creating a fascinating learning environment that keep students looking forward to their next lesson. His engaging teaching style, personalized approach, and a inspiring learning environment keep students motivated and progressing in their musical journey. Beyond technical instruction Shawn fosters confidence and enthusiasm in students, encouraging them to challenge themselves while maintaining a fun and supportive atmosphere. Sean teaches guitar, as well as bass, and banjo to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced players, in genres such as country, slide, acoustic, blues, rock, alternative, emo, indie rock, soul, and jazz.
Dom Cours hails from the Texas hill country. As an active artist and performer, with an edgy take on Texas roots music, and a style that's inspired by Southern Rock Legends.
Before pursuing his passion for music, he served for eight years in the United States Army, three of which were spent in combat as an Infantryman in Iraq. The discipline and focus he developed during his military service now translates into his music, as he pours his heart and soul into every note. As a husband and father of 2 kids, Dom knows how beneficial learning an instrument can be to beginners of all ages.
Victoria Hammill is a professional performing artist, musician, and songwriter, who is gifted with the natural ability to teach students of all ages, including those with special needs.
With a rich experience in the arts, music, and sciences, Victoria reaches students of all ages. She honors all cultures and teaches with joy and enthusiasm. With a genuine desire to foster and inspire the growth of every individual, private instruction is tailored to fit each student’s goals and passion. From August 2011 to present, Victoria has taught 150+ students, ages ranging from 4 yrs. of age to adult.
Learning piano and guitar and taking formal classical violin and orchestral study and voice through the highly regarded public school music program of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; and studying voice at the University of Wisconsin in the Bachelor of Fine Arts Music program, she has performed professionally for more than 24 years at Nashville, Tennessee; Austin, Texas; and regionally in Texas and Wisconsin.
With mastery of multiple instruments – acoustic violin, viola, piano, and guitar – as a professional performing artist, her niche is voice and electric violin blues / rock / jazz / fusion.