My name is Barri but my artist name is Jimmy Blazer. I am a 21 year old college student from Dallas TX and i moved to Austin in 2010. I graduated from Booker T. Washington H.S.P.V.A. and it was a Privilege to learn music theory and proper technique while I was there. The school helped to prepare me as a teacher and a musician so now I am teaching Bass guitar and guitar a the Texas Empowerment Charter School in Austin TX. I am in several Bands of different genres and i have also had the opportunity to play with well known pianist, Dr. James Polk a few times. I am studying music education and classical double bass at Huston Tilliotson University and i am also the bassist for the school jazz combo

While challenging, studying and practicing guitar should always be enjoyable. Whether it’s rock, classical, or folk, emphasis must always be placed on topics and techniques that interest the student. With me, learning through music you enjoy is the primary focus.
I am a Berklee College of Music graduate with 15 years of experience educating musicians of all ages. With an enthusiastic approach and competitive rates, I have taught all styles and levels, offering both in-studio and in-home lessons.
Whether you want to pass an audition or just strum a few chords, take lessons in your living room or at my studio, I can help you reach your goals in a fun, nurturing, and relaxed environment. Sign up for lessons with me to get started with lessons you’ll love!

I'm a professional bass player in Austin Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World. At one time or another I've played just about every style of music, and I have more than a decade of teaching experience. I love 'opening doors' for students, helping them understand how music works and how they can sound better than ever. I graduated from B.I.T. in Los Angeles and I have thousands of hours of teaching, gigging, and recording experience. I'll share that experience with you!

I come from a very musical family. My parents bought me my first drum set for my 2nd birthday, and that started it all for me. I continued with drums and started to branch out as I got a little older. I started playing Latin percussion (Congas, Timbales) around age 7, guitar and piano at age 9, trumpet at 10, Bass at 14, Accordion at age 17, Trombone at 18, and I am always trying to better myself on all those instruments! My dad was my main instructor and influence while growing up. I also learned a lot about “real world” gigging scenarios and what you need to know to be successful. I toured professionally with my family’s band, led by my Dad, from 2001-2008, at which point I moved to Texas to pursue a solo career in Tejano music. While in California, I taught lessons for drums, bass, guitar, and voice for almost 4 years. I continued to teach a small number of private students while living in San Antonio. I also worked with “For the Love of Drums” music studio, as well...

I have been performing, recording, and teaching music for the past five years. After getting a degree in music theory, I began playing with a band full time. In addition to playing all around Austin, I have traveled to places like Seattle, Nashville, and Waikiki to play shows, record, and interview with with my band on live radio. Songs from our album were played on Austin's own KGSR. We also played on Fox 7's morning show, Good Day Austin. I enjoy playing and teaching a variety of instruments and a variety of genres. To me, understanding music is key to unlocking your full potential for artistic expression. When I teach, I incorporate both what I learned in school and on stage.

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I am an Austin transplant of nearly 6 years now. I studied music theory and composition in the Midwest and have been playing funk music in Texas since graduating college in 2007. I'm a multi-instrumentalist and think YOU SHOULD BE, TOO!

I spend most of my time either playing, listening to, or thinking about music. I play bass in most of my gigging groups and enjoy acoustic guitar/singing in my recreational time. Music is a language - the more you listen (critically), play (with purpose), and ponder music the more accessible it becomes. I often hear a song on the radio in my car, turn down the radio when it's over, whistle it all the way home, then immediately grab my guitar and try to decipher/decode/learn it. A great exercise!

My main goal as a teacher w/ Take Lessons is to get students excited about their desire to learn an instrument. After all, playing music is challenging, rewarding, occasionally frustrating, satisfying,...

I have been playing guitar since August 1992. I cut my teeth on the alternative music that was popular at the time (Pearl Jam, Smashing Pumpkins, Soundgarden, Nirvana) but soon began to focus on earlier movements, specifically the playing styles and mindsets of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Eric Clapton. I formed a band in 1996 and began gigging in Austin and throughout Texas. During this time, I immersed myself in jazz and did everything I could to bring the sonic palettes of Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, and Miles Davis into my playing, even taking up saxophone and piano in order to better understand what they were doing.

I eventually moved back to my home town of Lubbock, where I graduated from Texas Tech University with a BA in English with a minor in Music, having played guitar and saxophone in the Jazz Band in addition to taking several classes in theory. During this time, I was giving private lessons in Lubbock and setting up arts education programs at the Lubbock Boys &...

I enjoy playing music more than anything else, its been quite literally the one constant for the last decade or so of my life.

I've studied music formally for the past 5-6 years (most recently I've just finished the guitar program at the Musician's Institute).

I've studied everything from general music theory to jazz theory to renaissance theory and all the techniques involved in applying all of these things to the guitar.

I've performed live in bands since I was 17 and have performed in a few musicals, in addition to live experience I've also had experience working as a session musician, a songwriter and arranger.

I feel that my thorough education [although I'd never call it "complete", always learning :) ] combined with my real world experience as a working musician can help you on your path to becoming the best musician that you can be.

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My name is Felipe and I am a graduate of the University of North Texas where I studied Music Theory and am classically trained at the guitar. I am currently persuing my master's degree at Texas State University. I can play many instruments and love helping others learn how to play and have fun.

My introduction to music was when I got a drum set my sophomore year of high school. I taught myself to play by playing along with my favorite bands like Pearl Jam, the Smashing Pumpkins and the Beatles. I started teaching myself to play the guitar two years later during my senior year of high school. Soon after, I learned how to play electric bass, ukulele and mandolin. Since then, I have played in many garage bands and pursued an education in music.

My teaching style is very laid-back. I understand that all students, no matter what age, are different. I don't expect everyone to learn music my way but help to put music in terms that the student understands and feels...

I been playing the guitar professionally for over 20 years. In that time I had the good fortune to perform and record with some really good musicians. I' ve played in various bands ranging from rock to jazz and flamenco. I received my bachelor's degree in recording engineer and record producer from LBCC.

I'm currently a Guitar Teacher for different music schools and have a number of private students as well.