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Guitar with Nathaniel M.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12+
Speaks French, English
Teaching since 2006
Professional Music Studies

    Foundations of Classical Guitar

    Welcome to my Classical Guitar class, which is designed to be beginner friendly and performance based. This course aims to provide students with a solid foundation of classical guitar techniques that will enable them to confidently perform in front of an audience. In this class, we will focus on developing the fundamentals of classical guitar playing such as hand positioning, finger movement, and posture. Through a variety of exercises and repertoire pieces, students will learn how to read sheet music, understand musical notation and theory, and apply these skills in their own playing. I strongly believe that performance opportunities are essential for enhancing confidence and building stage presence. As such, students will have the chance to showcase their newly developed skills in front of an audience during recitals held throughout the course. These performances serve as a way for students to not only demonstrate their progress but also gain valuable feedback from both their peers and instructor. Whether you are new to the world of classical guitar or seeking to improve your current skills, this class provides a supportive environment for growth and development. Join me today to embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a confident performer!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teacher's Studio
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    Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 4th Floor

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7 AM-8:30 AM
    12:30 PM-5 PM
    Tuesday
    7 AM-8:45 AM
    12:30 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    7 AM-8:45 AM
    12:30 PM-5 PM
    Thursday
    7 AM-8:15 AM
    12:30 PM-2:15 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-8:15 AM
    12:30 PM-2:30 PM
    Saturday
    12:30 PM-2:45 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $60

    About Nathaniel M.

    4.8
    (6)
    I am a Jazz guitarist award winning composer and teaching artist. Who connects people with meaningful experiences in music while helping them explore it in new ways. If you are interested in studying music and guitar; from a teacher who uses a structured and academic approach, to help you find your creative voice. Through exploration of improvisation, songwriting and playing great music then sign up with me. Student's benefit from supplemental videos/audio which are practice aides. As well as customized curriculum to fit your needs and goals while providing a solid foundation of musicianship and skills which enable you to play in any style to setting.
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    6 Reviews
    Cherie
    Teacher's studio
    Excellent teacher with a comprehensive understanding of classical guitar technique.
    Posted Oct 13, 2016
    Josh
    Student's home
    I've known Nathaniel a long time and he is a great guitarist! Highly recommended.
    Posted Jul 20, 2016
    Eric
    Student's home
    Nathaniel taught my son who was a beginning player on the bass guitar. I couldn't be more please with the results. Nathaniel did all the normal teacher stuff--had a plan, had prepared goals, gave music homework, was timely--but on top of that he had a friendly, inviting personality that invited my son to want to spend time learning music. It was Nathaniel's happy, inviting attitude that really made things click during my son's lessons and I'm thankful he was willing to take him in as one of his students.
    Posted Oct 22, 2015
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    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Sep, 2000 - Dec, 2015

    Global Counterpoint

    Teach private lessons in guitar, composition, piano, musicianship and other topics. Write method books, develop online learning materials, etc.

    Musician

    Feb, 2016 - Dec, 2016

    Tacoma Musical Playhouse

    Pit Orchestra musician for the Play The Addams Family. Performed all guitar parts for their premier of the show and was a part of the award winning run of the show.

    Course Development

    Jan, 2012 - Aug, 2018

    Collaborative Music Institute

    Write and develop new music education courses for guitar instruction. Topics include Bossa Nova, Jazz Improvisation, Fingerstyle Guitar, etc.

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2011 - Mar, 2013

    Sera Schools

    Provide quality private instruction in the areas of guitar and piano.

    Music Teacher

    Mar, 2010 - Mar, 2017

    Lessons in Your Home

    Provide piano and guitar instruction to students in their own homes.

    Musician

    Aug, 2004 - Mar, 2006

    Torres - M. Collaboration

    During my collaboration with Sax player Mr. Torres we had several residency's at local jazz clubs and resturaunts and were the house band serval nights a week at various venues.

    Musician

    Jan, 2002 - Aug, 2003

    Great Plains Theatre Festival

    During my time at the Great Plains Theatre I works as an orchestra musician in the pit. Working in musical theatre shows.

    Musician

    Feb, 2001 - Jun, 2004

    Kurby House

    For several years I had the great honor of being a musician in residence with Earl Lavines Jazz combo. Which was the house band at the Kurby House.

    Education

    Performance

    Aug, 2010 - Jan, 2014

    UC Boulder

    Professional Music Studies

    Jan, 2016

    Berklee College of Music

    Awards

    Jack Stone Award

    Aug, 2011

    San Paulo College

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Apr, 2000

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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