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David B.
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Speaks English, English -
Teaches students 10 and up -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
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Country, folks and tradiitional
About David
After graduating from Salford University, England with a Bachelors degree (Honors) in Music and Composing I worked for a short time as a commercial "jingle" writer, before moving to San Diego, marrying my dream girl, and opening my own music recording, teaching and production studio. From there I h
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Steven F.
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Cum Laude Bachelors in Music Performance Double Bass from The Ohio State University -
Teaching since 1998 -
Teaches students 5 and up
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music.
My Teaching Philosophy
Left Hand-
Scales and arpeggios our the bedrock of music. They are the foundation of everything harmonically and melodically. We will begin with learning our major, minor and pentatonic scales and corresponding arpeggios. Once we have an understanding of those we will delve into our modes and more “exotic” scales.
Right Hand-
The right hand is our time machine. It gives us the ability to play in time and with groove and feel. We will work on rhythmic studies string crossings and practicing with a metronome. Remembering music is harmony, Melody and rhythm working as one.
For those who are new to playing music the hardest thing for some to master is rhythm/time keeping. It is the black and white right or wrong of the music world. Often times our want to progress quickly is hampered by skipping over the basic building blocks of rhythm and time keeping.
The first critical step is the concept of subdivision. Subdivision it the mind ...
About Steven
Steven F offers instruction for electric or acoustic bass guitar, upright bass, mandolin and ukulele as well as music theory. Steven F., a professional musician and teacher for over fifteen years, graduated cum laude with a performance degree in the upright bass from The Ohio State Universit
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Glenn S.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Awarded signed songwriter from BD4N Records -
Teaches students 5 and up
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Traditional and contemporary styles: scales, chords, theory and soloing techniques
About Glenn
Hi, I'm Glenn. Thank you for viewing my profile. I've been teaching students for over 20 years, playing all styles and levels of music, from day-one beginners to seasoned pros seeking to sharpen their playing skills. I teach both traditional notation and tablature, writing my own teaching method
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Grant H.
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Creative Writing from Louisiana State University -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate -
Teaches students 7 and up
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I like to make learning an instrument fun and easy to fit into your schedule!
If you're an adult finally getting around to learning your dream instrument or a child following your passion of playing music I tailor your lessons specifically to you. We look at what you want to play, pick specific songs that you want to learn, and learn the techniques you need to play these songs. It sounds simple, but it's so effective and much more fun to learn this way!
About Grant
Hi! I'm Grant! And it would be my pleasure to be your music instructor. I teach all of the fretted string instruments: Guitar | Banjo | Mandolin | Bass | Ukulele I structure my lesson plans specifically around what you want to learn and how you want to learn it. We will go as slow or f
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Lynn K.
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Music & Psychology from Old Dominion University -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaching since 1975
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All styles, technique, chords, individual notes, scales, theory, performance, Monroe stlye, bluegrass
About Lynn
Whether you are 5, 25, or perhaps 85 years old when you make the decision to enter the world of music, you will be changing your life for the positive. Your relationship with music & your chosen instrument is unique & will be lifelong. I look forward to sharing your excitement as we pursue
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Rodrigo R.
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Speaks English, Spanish -
Professional Technician from Escuela de Música Martell -
Teaches students 5 and up
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melodic and rhythmic mandolin.
About Rodrigo
With an associates degree from El Camino, and lots of musical studies in Mexico, I have been fortunate to tour through the States and through my country. My lessons include real working tips for the real life, keeping it fun as the material is created for your specific needs. I am a multi-instrumen
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