Testimonial
"Taryna is the best online teacher that I've had. Even though I am learning guitar online, she makes the lessons fun and make sure to keep me engaged and always check that I understand everything."
Taryna Hittle
Founding TeacherGuitarPiano
5.0(6 reviews)
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Intro from your teacher
Credentials
Bachelor's of educationTeaching licenseOwn and run a local music school
About me
Hi, I’m Taryna!
Music has been part of my life since I was a child — I started playing guitar when I was 8 years old, and it quickly became one of my favorite ways to express creativity. As an adult, I finally reached a lifelong goal of learning piano as well, which gave me a deep understanding of what it feels like to learn a new instrument later in life.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in education, as well as multiple ESL certifications. With over 10 years of teaching experience working in elementary schools, running a music school, and teaching students online, I’ve developed a teaching approach that is both structured and encouraging.
My background as a teacher helps me break down music concepts in a way that makes them clear, fun, and easy to understand, whether you're just starting out or have prior experience.
As a mom and farmer, I value patience, encouragement, and creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable learning and making mistakes. Watching students grow in confidence and discover the joy of making music is one of the most rewarding parts of my work.
I’m excited to help you begin (or continue) your musical journey!
Teaching style
- Goal-driven lesson plans tailored to each student
- Balance of technique, theory, and the songs you actually want to play
- Recorded recap notes after every lesson so practice is easy
Instruments & styles
Instruments
GuitarPiano
Languages
EnglishAfrikaans
Levels
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Reviews (6)
Testimonial
"Taryna was my in-person guitar teacher for more than a year. She is an incredibly patient and uplifting teacher. She was willing to teach me the songs that I personally enjoy and willing to carefully work with me whenever I struggled with certain chords and finger-pickings. Even after I was no longer able to take her classes due to my schedule becoming too busy, she recommended a video to help me with bar chords. 100% recommend."
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"Taryna has been an incredible guitar teacher for my daughter. Getting started with lessons was challenging because of schedules and logistics, but Taryna stayed patient, flexible, and committed to making it happen. I’m so grateful she did. What has stood out most is how she inspires confidence and genuine passion. My daughter now truly loves playing the guitar and looks forward to practicing and improving. Taryna creates an environment that is encouraging while still pushing her students to grow and master the fundamentals. You can tell she genuinely cares about her students’ progress and development. Her dedication, consistency, and ability to motivate young learners make her an outstanding teacher. Highly recommend her to any parent looking for someone who not only teaches guitar skills, but also helps students fall in love with music."
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"My daughter loves taking piano lessons with Taryna! She is always patient and encouraging my daughter to do her best."
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"Lessons are always fun and my daughter has made a ton of growth with Taryna!"
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"I love the way she teaches and gets right after it with all her knowledge! She is awesome!"