The genres of music can be split into rock and classical. All other forms of music, whether it be jazz, reggae, pop, metal, hip hop , or rap can be grouped into one of there two broad genres. Rock, or more popularly referred to as rock n roll, is the new baby of music. People have taken a liking to rock music like a duck takes to water. The music teachers that teach rock music are many, all over the world.

The most frequently taught instruments are the guitar, in all its versions. This means the classical acoustic guitar, the electric guitar, the bass guitar, and also the 12 and 18 stringed guitars. The maximum number of youths all over the world wants to learn to play the guitar; such has been the influence of rock music.

Another more popular rock musical instrument that is taught is the drums. Again, a set of drums is considered an indispensable part of any rock band. There are professionals who teach people to play the drums.
Most music teachers for rock music have been, or are part of some rock n roll band or the other. They look up to the greats such as Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix et al, and pass on their knowledge to the students under their tutelage.

The music teachers for rock music, unlike those for classical music, are mostly private. They are not employed by any school or institution as such, and almost always operate from home. They conduct classes at their residence, or book a hall if the class size is more. Generally, they entertain only about 2 or 3 people at a time, and the size is increased considering some unavoidable circumstances.

The growing popularity of rock music means that there will be an ever increasing demand for music teachers for rock music. The demand is being met appropriately as of now, and the boom is surely set to continue in future.

India has its own style of music. There are different styles of music for virtually every state in the country. In fact, the music scene in the country is almost as diverse, if not more, than the demography of the country itself. And, there have been experts in almost every form of music in the country.

The different music styles in India can be broadly classified into Hindustani and Carnatic music. The best renowned of all Carnatic singers must be undoubtedly the great M S Subbalaxmi. There have been other well known singers as well, like B Joshi, and so on. Hindustani music focuses more on the playing of instruments rather than vocals.

The most popular instruments played by musicians in India are the sitar, veena, sarod, table, mridangam et al. the most well known table player in India, as well as the rest of the world even, is Ustaad Zakir Hussain. His son even has started playing the table now.

The most well knows player of the flute is Pandit H P Chaurasia. His playing of the flute has been immortalized in many a song and dance sequence in Indian cinema, as also in world wide concerts. As far as woodwind instruments go, Ustaad B Khan leads the way. His playing of the Shehnai has mesmerized audiences for over a decade. He sadly passed away, but his legacy carries on.

The other most notable names in the field of music in the country have made a name for themselves through teaching their skill to a vast number of students. They are spoken of very highly by both their pupils as well as their contemporaries.

The world has seen many great music teachers come and go. They have been maestros who have performed all over the world, entertaining the audience, captivating them with their mesmerizing style of music and at the same time, doing the noble deed of imparting their knowledge to people who wish to be a part of the global music community.

The most well renowned music teachers of the globe have been well renowned musicians themselves. Great artistes like Mozart and Beethoven have taught scores of students themselves. In fact, pupils of Mozart have made it big at the world stage for years now.

More recently, there have been scores of teachers who have not only performed to enthrall audiences, but also as a means to advertise them. The modern music teacher gives a concert, and at the same time distributes pamphlets to everyone in the crowd, in the hope of garnering the interests of a majority of the public.

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There have been many great music teachers who have done this. Guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Bruce Dickinson have taught many pupils the fine art of rock n roll guitar playing. The modern drummers who also have an avocation of being a music teacher are Lars Ulrich, and Daron Malakian.

Modern great music teachers also record their own videos. They speak into the camera and record guitar lessons on tape, and sell the same to their students in the virtual world. Guitarists such as System of a Down fame D Malakian, metallica’s J Hetfield, and also drummers L Ulrich of Metallica and those of other rock bands impart their knowledge of music through streaming video, or pre recorded CDs.