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.

I am a 3 time Emmy award winner and pro performer in Las Vegas. I LOVE to share my love of music with children and adults!! I promise you will not only learn but Love to learn and perform! I teach a variety of musical instruments as well as voice and look forward to igniting a musical fire in YOU!!!

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.

Composer, Pianist, Songwriter.
Master degree in Musical Composition.
Luis has been teaching and performing piano, music theory,
music editing software and composing classical music since 1989.
Luis believes that the best way to learn is to combine the knowledge with fun.
The learning process MUST inspire and bring new ideas to the student
in order to make things more creative and entertaining.
Luis is also fluent in English, Spanish and Italian.

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.