DON HLUS

GUITAR LESSONS

Perhaps you are new to music but the guitar has always intrigued you, or maybe you have been playing for awhile but want to take your abilities to that next level. Or, maybe you are interested in studying music at a college or university and desire to prepare yourself for post-secondary studies. Don welcomes students ages 7 and older into his studio, located in Fort Langley, British Columbia.

Lessons are one-on-one in order to give each student the individual attention needed to develop their unique set of gifts as well as tailor their lessons to the interests and needs of the student. Don enjoys teaching all ages and abilities whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Regardless of level, he guides students to establish and build upon a solid foundation of musical abilities and technical skills that allow the individual to authentically express themselves. 

Although Don's background and training has come from the classical tradition, where he helps you learn to express yourself through many different styles of performance throughout the 400 year history of the guitar, when appropriate, he also encourages students to explore other genres of music related to the acoustic guitar, such as finger-style, jazz, Flamenco, and Celtic music.

Don is a member of the British Columbia Registered Music Teachers' Association (South Fraser Branch), the Vancouver Classic Guitar Society, and the Canadian Music Festival Adjudicators' Association. 

If you would like more information, have questions, or are interested in studying music as it pertains to the guitar, please do not hesitate to him.   Contact 

GUITAR LESSONS FOR YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER

"Music education can help spark a child's imagination or ignite a lifetime of passion. When you provide a child with new worlds to explore and challenges to tackle, the possibilities are endless. Music education should not be a privilege for a lucky few, it should be a part of every child's world of possibility." 

~ H. Clinton

Parents hope their son or daughter's involvement in studying music will not only result in them enjoying and appreciating music, but parents also hope their child will develop the skills and knowledge that will help them be successful in life. Responsibility, perseverance, personal management, organizational skills, sharpened concentration, and discipline are just some of the essentials skills music students  develop in order to experience success. Similarly, it is clear that students truly have fun (not just be entertained) when they recognize they are acquiring the skills and understanding that give them the freedom to create. Accomplishment is a great builder of self-esteem.

STUDENT SUCCESSES

Don's students have been awarded gold and silver medals from the Royal Conservatory of Music for receiving the top mark in the province, have placed first in local music festivals, been finalists in provincial music competitions, performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City, and successfully auditioned for major music schools and conservatories in Canada and the United States.