Guitar Lessons in
Northern Virginia
I’m a professional guitar teacher in Alexandria, Virginia, offering private lessons to students throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV. I provide instruction in jazz, rock, music theory, improvisation, and creative musicianship informed by years of pedagogical training and curriculum development. My lessons are available in-person in Alexandria and online for students across Northern Virginia and beyond. Head on over to my contact page to set something up, or email me at parker@parkerspeirs.com.
A little more about my teaching philosophy and approach:
I have a deep interest in jazz and improvisation, in addition to technical and theoretical backgrounds in rock/metal, pop, and classical music. These elements have boiled down to a holistic approach of how I think about music. Regardless of your genre interests, I place a lot of emphasis on understanding the mechanics of harmony, time, and ear training, how those principles apply to the guitar—or music more generally—and bring this all together via a rigid technical facility of your instrument. While I have my own interests as a player and composer, my goal is to provide students with tools that will help them hone in on their interests.
Mastery in music is a lifelong pursuit, and my goal as a teacher is to connect students more deeply to this art form in a myriad of ways so that playing and thinking about music can always be an enriching experience.
I work in-person with students across Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax, Springfield, Annandale, McLean, DC, and Maryland.
The Musician’s Musician Podcast
I co-hosted The Musician’s Musician Podcast for several years in an effort to raise awareness about artists who may be flying under the radar of the general public. It can be hard to know where to start if you’re curious about getting into jazz, metal, indie, electronic, or whatever. Max and I go over the basics of different artists – some biographical background, philosophical underpinnings, what to expect from the music, and some recommendations – so that you can jump into a new listening journey well-informed. This is targeted at a non-specialist audience, so you don’t have to worry about matters getting too technical. Click the button below to go to the podcast’s website, or find us on your podcast platform of choice!