Hillman Guitar Instruction

Seattle, United States

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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
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Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Description

Specialties

The ability to create and enjoy music is a natural and biological trait that is inherent in all people. I’m David Hillman and it’s my pleasure to help you become the musical being you’ve always wanted to be. I’ll show you how much you already know about the simple elegant system that is music.

I have been playing the guitar for over thirty years and offering guitar lessons in the Seattle area for over twenty-​five years. I tailor lessons to each student in a fun, relaxing atmosphere. My program for beginners focuses on chords, strumming, fundamental exercises, and a little bit of music theory to know how songs work. I strive to keep the lessons enjoyable and interesting while aiming for a high standard of education.

Whether you’re looking to play for fun at home, around the campfire, or want to learn practical music theory for composition and/​or improvisation, I have programs for all levels and styles from beginner to advanced from ages 7 years on up. See website for current specials

History

Established in 1989.

Teaching part time starting in the late 80’s, David Hillman went full time in the south end in 1998 and has been offering guitar lessons in Seattle in the Dexter Ave /​Westlake area for the past 11 years. In 2013 he partnered up with good friends and awesome music teachers Melissa Keipke and Mike Esparza. Together they share a beautiful teaching studio on the water on Lake Union (on Westlake Ave N) which provides a calm quiet learning atmosphere and plenty of free parking.

Meet the Business Owner

David H.

Business Owner

David Hillman is a native of the Northwest and started playing the guitar in 1983 beginning his studies under guitar instructor and GIT graduate George Turner. Over the years he has studied under many great teachers including David Yard in Santa Fe New Mexico and Eric Madis in Seattle.

He has been playing guitar & singing professionally since 1987 and has formed or played in countless bands and recording projects including The David Hillman Band, The Slow Boys, and Cassandra Speaks. Many years of live performance, touring, studio recording, and sound engineering come in handy on a daily basis and help to enhance each lesson.

David has been a guitar instructor since 1989 and has been offering guitar lessons in the same neighborhood north of downtown Seattle for over 11 years. Regarded as one of the top guitar instructors in Seattle, his friendly, low-​stress attitude presented in a fun & encouraging atmosphere have helped hundreds of kids and adults to learn how to play the guitar.

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