Edward Burns Guitar Instruction & Performance

Edward Burns, a graduate with honors from Marylhurst University has a Bachelor of Music Degree in Guitar Performance and an extensive musical background that includes over 20 years of performing and teaching professionally. Besides owning and operating his own private instruction studio for 20 years, Edward recently re-located to Maui where he now teaches for the University of Hawaii and The Music Conservatory at Queen Kaahumanu Center. Edward also teaches an online course for Education To Go - the nations leader in online education courses. His refined teaching methods, unlimited patience and easy going personality all contribute to enjoyable and rewarding guitar instruction.

Welcome fellow guitar lover! I have a passion for helping you discover your inner musician. It's so rewarding for me to watch a student progress through my guided and structured lessons. To see them smile from the satisfaction of their accomplishments. My lessons are always fun and informative. I really enjoy getting to know each student and developing a friendship and working relationship.

I teach children and adults of all ability levels. Typically, lessons start with simple left & right hand exercises that develop independent finger control, strength and coordination. Later graduating into complete scales and arpeggios. Learning to tune the guitar is an ongoing study in ear training. I can help you learn your favorite songs weather they're classical, rock, or blues. I enjoy teaching all styles. 

When you take lessons with me, you'll receive a complete music education that includes reading music, rhythms, music theory, discovering the benefits of proper technique, and the development of musical interpretation. In addition, you'll have the opportunity to participate in student recitals.

Option three: In studio lessons.

Private Guitar & Bass lessons
The lessons are held at my instruction studio. A typical private lesson lasts for 30 minutes. 45 minute and 1 hour lessons are also available depending on availability. Please call or email to schedule your lesson time. 

Fee schedule

30 minute lessons (once per week) - $100.00 per month

45 minute lessons (once per week) - $145.00 per month

1 hour lessons (once per week) - $190.00 per month 

 

Edward has a comprehensive understanding of music theory and guitar technique. He is readily able to explain his lessons in terms even the most elementary student can understand. He's very approachable and easy to talk to. Most importantly, he is exceptionally patient! Edward has always been reliable and prepared to teach. I have learned a lot from him over the past year and continue to make steady progress in developing my own skills in reading music and playing guitar.

Judith Pay

Biography

At 8 years old, I started out with a love for drums and so began my rhythmic development. I was influenced by my older Sister who casually played guitar and sang with her friends. Sometimes she would recruit me for some needed vocal harmonies. I picked up the guitar and began to explore sounds and learn chords. My Parents couldn't really afford music lessons for me so I learned everything by ear. In High School my music career really began to develop. My friends needed a bass player to start their band so I bought a bass and together we started learning to play our favorite rock music. I was the lead singer. I started writing lyrics and learning about song construction. By about age 23 I had been in several different rock bands. My most notable venture was with a band called the Dan Reed Network. We played a lot of clubs in the Portland, Vancouver area. We did some studio recording. But I decided that if I wanted to be a professional musician, it would be in my best interest to go to college and earn a degree as a soloist. Choosing to go to college remains one of the best life decisions I've ever made. I have found a way to make a living doing what I love.