About Me

My name is Coire Walker, and I love to balance music's technical, creative, and theoretical elements to help my students become innovative, well-rounded guitarists. The guitar has been my instrument for twenty-five years, and I have been teaching professionally for eighteen. Lessons are low-pressure and fun, and all ages are welcome. Lessons are offered in-person and online via Zoom. Learn how I have made Zoom highly effective for all my students here.

My music degree is from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA.

"Coire is a kind, fun, and patient teacher who meets you where you’re at with a wealth of knowledge and tips to help you improve. I leave every lesson feeling like I’ve learned so much and with practical next steps to apply to my playing. After just a few lessons I feel like I’m already making progress towards my guitar goals and I would highly recommend Coire if you’re considering guitar lessons!"
- Kristen S.

If you are a beginning player, my primary objective is to familiarize you with the instrument and nurture your curiosity. You will learn playing fundamentals and how to approach practice with a positive mindset. If you seek to gain an improved command of the instrument, I help optimize technique and hone focus. If you need new perspectives and theories, things become pretty exciting. As a student, you will receive a Google Drive folder. This folder will contain your practice routine, notation/tabs, and demonstration videos I create as study guides. Having all lesson content available provides a robust study framework that is highly organized and accessible from anywhere, providing direction and momentum. Weekly lessons are ideal, but we can meet whenever you are available.

I am happy to help you with all aspects of music in any genre. Songwriting, reading, ear training, rhythmic and melodic dictation, chord and scale application, strumming and picking techniques, singing and playing simultaneously, soloing, and composing are common study subjects. Most importantly, I strive to help you understand the connection between technical and theoretical aspects in a way that allows a healthy, self-examined, and adventurous relationship with music. Yes, we can learn that favorite song of yours, too.

I want to understand what you love most about music and where you want to improve. Where do you see yourself three, six, and twelve months after beginning our lessons? What are your strengths and weaknesses as a player? How do you learn most effectively, and what type of structure do you require? I am happy to meet you for a phone or video chat to answer questions and see if we are a good fit.

"Coire quickly became the best guitar teacher I've ever had by really understanding my musical goals. He helped me develop skills to reach those goals by using music I was interested in and exercises that challenged my comfort zone."
- Max D.