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Songwriting with David S.

Fairfax, Virginia

4.8
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Age: 8-120
Habla English
Enseñando desde 1996
B.A. in Music Composition

    Compose your next masterpiece with the help of an expert musician performing for 25 years

    David enjoys teaching students from all different backgrounds and levels of proficiency. Whether you are just starting out or a virtuoso shredder in the making, he is happy to teach you! Over all, he is fairly laid back, as long as you practice. He usually combines work with reading off of the treble clef (what he likens to "eating your vegetables." You may not want to do it, but it will make you a healthier musician!) with learning more popular songs (or songs the student says they would like to learn) through tablature and chord charts, depending on the style of the song. David is also very pro music theory. He usually incorporates music theory into the curriculum in conjunction with the material already being discussed. He is also very knowledgeable about composition/songwriting, and if the student is interested in learning more about this area, he is happy to share what he knows!

    Detalles del instructor

    Location:
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    Estudio del profesor
    VER MAPA
    Pine Forest Cir Apt C
    Enseña en línea
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    Teaching Hours

    Lunes
    12 PM-2 PM
    Martes
    1 PM-2:30 PM
    Jueves
    2 PM-5 PM
    Horarios en la hora local de (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Precios
    30 minutos
    35 US$
    45 minutos
    45 US$
    60 minutos
    55 US$

    Acerca de David S.

    4.8
    (32)
    David is a successful singer/songwriter/guitarist out of Fairfax, VA. He has a bachelor's degree in Music with a concentration in composition from Salisbury University, where he also studied jazz and classical guitar . In the 25 years he has been performing (20 of those professionally) and playing guitar, he has released 4 CDs and written over 200 original songs. He has opened for major national acts like Journey, Maroon 5, Toby Keith, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Thrice, Story of the Year, The Bouncing Souls, Eric Hutchinson, Virginia Coalition and Graham Colton. In the process, he has performed at such notable venues as FedEx Field, Nationals Park, Jiffy Lube Live/Nissan Pavilion, the 9:30 Club, The Hamilton and Rams Head Live. As a teacher, David has taught in numerous locations in the Maryland area for the last 23 years. His students generally range anywhere from 4-70+ years old and come from a wide range of backgrounds and levels of proficiency, from basic beginners to advanced. Some of his students have also gone on to pursue careers in music, others have just learned as a hobby, and some have been somewhere in between the two. All are welcome! *** Studio Equipment *** Lessons in living room with couches, chairs, cables/amps, as well as extra guitars (acoustic and electric) and a bass guitar, if needed. *** Travel Equipment *** I can provide amps and stands, etc if needs be. However, if they are already provided for the student's sake/in terms of the student (i.e. I'll bring the equipment needed for myself), this would be ideal. *** Specialties *** Pop, rock, jazz, blues, classical, metal and funk.
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    32 Reviews
    Saleh
    En línea
    Great and knowledgeable instructor!
    Posteado 30 abr 2024
    Chris
    Estudio del profesor
    I definitely recommend Dave for guitar lessons. I am a beginner and he has been helpful getting me over the hump and comfortable with the instrument. Super patient and easy going,
    Posteado 25 jul 2023
    Brett
    Estudio del profesor
    Great first lesson
    Posteado 21 ene 2022
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    Experiencia

    Guitar instructor

    Aug, 1999 - Jun, 2004

    Salisbury Music and Instrument Repair

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Jan, 2008 - Oct, 2017

    Mike's Music

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Oct, 2007 - Oct, 2010

    Woodbridge Music

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Feb, 2005 - Sep, 2007

    Bill's Music House

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Guitar instructor

    Jul, 2004 - Jan, 2006

    Victor Litz Music Center

    • Teach students various styles of music such as: rock, jazz, classical, blues, folk, funk, country, hip-hop, rhythm & blues, and more. • Incorporate music theory lessons into curriculum in tandem with technical and aural aspects of performance and comprehension. • Allow students to bring recordings of songs they want to learn to lessons, then transcribe and teach them to the students by ear. • Teach students to read off the respective staff (treble clef for guitar, bass clef for bass) for their instrument, as well as reading tablature and chord charts.

    Educación

    B.A. in Music Composition

    Sep, 1998 - May, 2004

    Salisbury University

    Awards

    Music Department Award 2003

    May, 2003

    Salisbury University

    Music Department Award 2004

    May, 2004

    Salisbury University

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    Dominio fluido / nativo

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