I started playing at 9 years old in a public school band and jazz band on alto sax and guitar. Since then, I've received private lessons and studied at the Denver Guitar Institute. I've played in several bands and specialize in several styles and techniques including jazz, blues improvisation, solo technique, ear training and composition.

Raven:

• Nearly thirty years experience in live performance and studio throughout the United States and Europe.

• Product demonstrator and featured performer at NAMM and CES for Carvin, Seymour Duncan, Washburn, B.C. Rich, ADA, and First Act

• Has shared the stage and/or appeared with Allan Holdsworth, Phyllip Bynoe (Steve Vai), Craig Chaquico (Starship), Kelly Garni (Quiet Riot/Randy Rhoads), Lez Warner (The Cult), and Trevor Rabin (Yes), among others.

• Studied Music Theory and Performance at UNLV, and gained national exposure as the guitarist of the UNLV band in nationally televised basketball games during the 1989 - 1991 seasons.

• Has played professionally in a wide range of music, including Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Blues, Country, Pop/R&B, Folk, and Classical.

• Released two albums featuring Black Sabbath/Dio drummer, Vinny Appice.

• Performed in the studio for popular Swedish group, Sonic Dream, on...

I teach according to your individual needs. I help you become successful on piano, violin, viola, bass, guitar. I help you learn the instrument and learn to read music with my own ideas using fun worksheets and songs you really like to learn how to play. I fill your voids with activities such as practice techniques, sub-lessons, and ear training. I guide you toward proper posture, tone development, and the ability to keep a steady beat. I help you develop your musical independence by tweaking lessons to help you succeed. I believe talent is not a factor in learning. Mastering an instrument is the result of effective instruction and step by step guidance toward foundations and skills. I love to teach private lessons because I believe in spreading the word to make the great gift of playing music available to many. It is an inherited right and gift to enjoy a lifetime of personal satisfaction from playing a musical instrument. I love to help students build confidence and make...

I just turned 49, and have been playing electric bass and guitar since I was 14. I graduated from St. Mary's College of Maryland in 1985 with a Bachelors degree in classical guitar, and have been teaching guitar and electric bass for over 25 years. I'm an eclectic player who has studied and integrated many concepts from varying styles including classical, flamenco, jazz, blues, and rock, and I've developed a unique and highly effective teaching method that draws from and builds upon the CAGED system and other established successful methods. My approach to teaching emphasizes simultaneously learning musical concepts, knowledge and skills, and is a highly analytical approach that stresses simplifying, understanding, and mastering "the basics" of musical and instrument-specific knowledge and skills. I specialize in teaching ambitious and highly-motivated students who want to learn as much as they can, go as far as they can, and are prepared to commit to diligent study and...

Professional Music Experience:

20+ years of skill in guitar playing [acoustic and electric]. 15+ years of experience in guitar instruction.
10+ years in recording and live sound.

Musical Accomplishments include:
• Best Guitar Player awards in numerous battle of the bands
• Touring
• CD release

Education:
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR 2001
Bachelors in Performance and Song Writing
K.L.E. Society, Bangalore University, Bangalore, India 1995
Bachelors in Computer Science

11 Years Playing Experience
AA Degree from the State College of Daytona Focused on Social Work (Child Development) & Music Education
Music Focus at The University Of North Florida
Jazz Studies, Broadway Experience, Contemporary, and Classical.
As well as Rock, Pop, Metal, and Country.

I HAVE BEEN A PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, RECORDING ARTIST , MUSIC TEACHER (PIANO, BASS, GUITAR & CELLO) FOR OVER 4-DECADES. I use a "situational approach" in teaching and gear my lessons towards making lessons & Music FUN!!! I stress "collaboration" with all students and build a strong foundation with a goal towards performance and a thorough knowledge regarding theory, harmony, reading skills and self-motivation.

I have multiple music, music therapy and sound technology (studio) certifications from: Kansas State University, State University of New York (New Paltz), Catholic University of Nijmegen (the Netherlands) & UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas). I have an extensive background in individual student teaching as well as group leadership & teaching.

My name is Edward and I have been playing music most of my life. I was involved in every form of music education that I could find, and took private lessons on guitar and piano for ten years. During this time, I learned that I improved when I performed music that I liked. I attended the College of Saint Rose in Albany, NY and received a B.S. in Studio Music in 1996. I then moved to San Diego, CA and started my own business teaching music. The lessons were taught at the students' homes and I incorporated the students' interests in teaching. I have also performed for many years and have written many songs that have been recorded and performed.