Mike B.

Michael Bodri has been teaching guitar lessons since 2007. He began playing the guitar when he was 13 years old and continued to pursue his calling throughout high school, participating in the school's guitar program, studying under several excellent teachers in private one-on-one lessons, and performing on both the electric and bass guitar in multiple bands.

After graduating high school, Michael continued his education at Bloomsburg University, studying classical guitar with Matthew Slotkin. He also performed many solo and ensemble pieces at annual guitar concerts, along with his fellow guitarists in the program. He learned that any limitations he may have thought he had as a musician could be overcome with enough time and effort.

Michael's experience has inspired him to pass on his knowledge of music to his students so that they may apply his teachings towards becoming proficient in their style or genre of interest. He enjoys teaching a wide variety of genres and styles including classical, jazz, pop, rock, blues, folk, gospel, reggae, funk, country, and punk. He's also particularly knowledgeable about music theory and composition, and is happy to incorporate those musical aspects into his curriculum.

Michael prioritizes building on the fundamentals and tapping into what inspires and motivates his students. By starting with a base of fundamental guitar knowledge and techniques, then incorporating musical examples that the student enjoys, like a favorite band or song, Mike makes it easier and more fun for his students to grasp important concepts and grow as musicians. He also emphasizes setting and working towards specific goals, as he finds that this is imperative to keeping his students on track and engaged. Michael's primary goals is to help his students understand the intricacies of music, and he's grateful to have the opportunity to continue doing so.