Brandon Huffman
About
Hi, I'm Brandon! I help guitar and piano players become confident songwriters, theory-savvy musicians, and home recording artists. You'll get a custom plan built around the music you want to make. Most students work on two projects at a time — one that's within reach to build momentum, and one that stretches your writing or production skills. Each week you'll leave with one clear focus, so you always know what to work on next. What we can work on: Theory that you can actually use - chords, melody, rhythm, and how songs are put together, connected directly to what you play Songwriting - turning ideas into finished songs, lyrics, arrangement, and developing your sound Recording & Production - recording, editing, arranging, and mixing so you can release your own music from home Guitar & Piano as tools - technique, chords, and playing skills in service of writing and recording, across pop, country, jazz and more If you want to stop guessing and start finishing music you're proud of, book a free trial lesson and let's map out your first win together.
Teaching Style
My first priority in every lesson is making you feel capable. There's no judgment here — only progress, at whatever pace works for you. I've taught students from age six to their seventies, from beginner to advanced, and I've learned that the biggest thing holding most people back isn't ability — it's not having a clear, personalized plan.
That's why the first lesson is always about you: your goals, your timeline, your favorite music, and what's gotten in the way before. From there, I build a musical roadmap tailored to exactly where you want to go.
I believe in learning through music you actually love. You'll make real progress faster when you're genuinely excited about what you're playing. At the same time, I weave in the fundamentals — technique, theory, ear training — in a way that feels natural rather than like homework. By the end of our first few lessons, you'll understand why things work, not just how to do them.
Curriculum
Every student gets a custom path, but here's what most lessons look like in practice: we typically work on two songs at a time — one that's within comfortable reach to build confidence, and one that stretches you just enough to grow. Each week, I give you one focused objective to work on, so you're never overwhelmed and always moving forward.
For Guitar students, we cover chords, strumming patterns, fingerpicking, music reading or tab, and genre-specific techniques across pop, country, jazz, and more. For Piano students, we work on both hands coordination, chord voicings, lead sheets, and playing by ear alongside any classical or pop repertoire you love. For Voice students, we focus on pitch accuracy, breath control, tone, confidence, and genre-appropriate technique — whether you want to lead worship, sing at a gig, or just stop feeling self-conscious. For Music Theory students, we connect the dots between what your ears hear and what your hands play. And for Music Production, I'll walk you through recording, arrangement, and mixing so you can bring your musical ideas to life on your own.
Here's what two of my students have said:
"Brandon helped me prepare to sing at Mass every week. He helped me practice singing on pitch and we went over the songs from each week. He also helped me improve my confidence leading." — Cristiano Rodrigo
"Brandon really helped me challenge myself and grow as a musician. He helped me prepare to audition for different bands and I've had fun playing different gigs at bars." — Justin Trella
If any of that sounds like where you want to be, book a free trial lesson and let's get started.
Credentials & Affiliations
BA in Music Ministry - Lincoln Christian University, Lincoln, IL 2020
