Bill G.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: Yes
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Guitar, Classical Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting

Education

Troy high school - general - 1988-1991
Oakland community college - psychology, English, etc. - 1991-1993

Specialties

I am a singer/songwriter as well as a guitar player/instructor, so anything involving indie-rock; from the music, to lyrics and vocal melodies are very much within my experience. I also studied flamenco/Latin guitar, and have experience playing other ethnic instruments as well..including Greek Bouzouki, and middle eastern Oud. I have also recorded in all these genres.

Lesson Details

As an instructor, I start students with the basics (open chords, major/minor Scales, rhythmic understanding, and beginner technique), and like to get at least a basic ability to sight read (music notation).

For younger students, I help them develop by playing songs from a beginner book for sight reading.

If a student is a little more capable, we start on a more modern/popular song they like (mostly classic/modern rock). For my more advanced students, we get into music theory (circle of ... fifths, harmony, chord language, etc.) and with some students we study specific genres (classic/modern rock, classical/flamenco guitar, jazz, etc.)

My approach is one of building up the students sense of practice, self confidence, and to encourage their sense of creativity. I do take teaching seriously, and value my students' time and money, so I do work to get the most out of a student. All ages and levels are welcome!

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About

I have been playing guitar for 25 years. I took formal guitar lessons for seven years, won numerous awards locally and nationally, and have been a professional musician for most of my life. I have studied music theory elaborately, and was accepted to both the Berklee School of Music in Boston, and the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. I decided to start on a musical career immediately, and did so in my hometown of Detroit. I play/teach, have written, performed, and recorded everything from ... indie rock, Jazz, classical guitar, Flamenco/modern latin guitar, and other traditional world music. I currently front my own indie rock project "The Static Dial", as guitarist/vocalist/songwriter.

I teach all ages; from very young children (ages 6-8) to adults. Music samples are available here on my profile.

I'm glad to be on board with the team here at TakeLessons.com and I look forward to meeting my new students!

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