Learning music is a personal experience that is different for every individual. Music is a vast landscape to learn from, and each person has different interests. Whether it is music theory, chord harmony, improvisation, reading ability, repertoire, finger-style, Salsa, Bach, or Jazz, each subject has something that can help your growth as a musician. 

          I try to create a curriculum that encompasses what each individual student is curious to learn. In a more general sense, I always try to incorporate short-term easier pieces, long-term more difficult pieces, technique practices, and applicable theory practices. This approach has been shown to help my students build a comprehensive understanding of their instrument that allows them to play what they want, how they want. 

          All it takes is time and consistency. I try to emphasize the patience one must practice when learning an instrument. Many measurable developments in your playing will happen gradually without you noticing the immediate moment you get better. There will be days where you sit down to play and just realize, "Woah, I can actually do that now!"