Instruction

Start with the basics and you will have the flexibility to do anything with the guitar. David Mitchell teaches all styles, ages, and experience levels. Beginners welcome!

Education, Teaching Experience, Performance Experience, Awards and Honors, Student Awards, Testimonials, Teaching Philosophy. Videos of David in Action!!!!

    Education & Professional Development

    • 2009 Master’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of Georgia
    • 2009 Phi Kappa Phi honors graduate
    • 2002 Guitar Foundation of America international guitar competition competitor
    • 1998 and 2000 Christopher Parkening guitar symposium Montana State University observer
    • 1999 Guitar Foundation of America international competition and guitar symposium observer (master classes by Manuel Barrueco, Paulo Bellinati, Aaron Shearer, and John Duarte)
    • 1991 Bachelor of Music from UGA in guitar performance
    • 1983-1991 8 years instruction with renowned instructor John Sutherland
    • 1986 participant Christopher Parkening and David Russell master classes
    • Member of GMTA, GFA, and former member of Georgia Council for the Arts Touring Artist Roster
    • Former Chairperson for the GMTA Guitar Division In-State spring auditions.
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    Teaching Experience

    • 18 years as private instructor in Athens and Snellville, GA
    • 14 years South Gwinnett High School Community Education programs
    • 10 years UGA Community Education programs
    • 6 years as instructor of guitar at Truett-McConnell College
    • 4 years First Baptist Church of Snellville music programs instructor

    Performance Experience

    • Winner of GMTA and NMEA pre-college guitar competitions.
    • Concerts at: Piedmont College, Truett-McConnell College, Pro-Mozart at the Carter Center, Seney-Stovall Chapel UGA campus, UGA Georgia Museum of Art, Oconee County Arts Foundation, Emmanuel College, UGA Visitors Center, Oconee County Library concert series, Crawford Long Museum, and many others.
    • Numerous community performances for: festivals, arts organizations, and wedding receptions, State Botanical Gardens UGA, Glen-Ella Springs, and many others.
    • Articles about David Mitchell by the Oconee County Enterprise, Flagpole, Red and Black.

    Awards and Honors

    • 2009 SECL Phillip Slate composition competition winner! (new)
    • 2009 Phi Kappa Phi honors graduate from UGA
    • 2007 SECL Phillip Slate composition competition winner!
    • 2005 teacher of the year at South Gwinnett Community Schools for outstanding contributions to the students and community.
    • Georgia Music Teacher Association state guitar competition winner!
    • If you're interested in my availability for bookings for performances at private events, such as weddings, receptions, etc., please see my Bookings page.
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    Student Awards

    • Students have won GMTA Outstanding Performer Convention Recitalist Awards in ‘96, ‘98, ‘99,’01 and ‘02.
    • Student finalist at the Columbus State University Guitar Symposium 2001 (guitar competition encompassing an eight state region).


Student Comments

"David was an excellent teacher. It's a lot to learn - takes lots of practice, but he presented it all very well." -- "Guitar for Beginners" student

"I really enjoyed this course ... David is great ... a patient and skilled teacher. I intend to continue lessons with him." -- "Guitar Lessons" student

Teaching philosophy

It's best to start with the basics and then branch out into various styles of music. It is important to work on technique, theory, ear training, and musicianshiip to become the best musician you can be. Strive for excellence and success will follow.

What & Who I Teach

I teach all styles and everyone from beginner to advanced students.

Availability & rates

I'm available Monday through Friday. Lessons are once a week. call for availability and rates: 706 546-7082 or sign up for online guitar lessons.