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David Z.
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Teaches Beginner -
Teaching since 2010 -
Teaches students 5 and up
Teaching Locations:
Student's Home
I provide instructional direction using templates and thin paper. I recommend dual brush markers made by Tomboy.
It is expected that the following tools are used:
Tomboy Dual Brush pens
Flat surface ie. Masonite board, wooden board or plastic sheet.
Stratford tracing paper.
Masking tape
About David
Dedicated art professional with 18 years of experience in creating artwork utilizing various medias. In my early years I worked as an outsider artist giving watercolor lessons for Susan Edwards of the artist place called "The Art Attack in Sycamore Illinois. After some years of painting and display
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Molly M.
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Speaks Italian -
Bachelor of Music- Vocal Performance from Millikin University -
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Teaching Locations:
Teacher's Studio
I have experience as both a performer and teacher in the world of Improv. Experience includes an intensive workshop with IO Chicago.
About Molly
WHO ARE YOU? You are the future star of a Lin-Manuel Miranda show, if he would just write about your life for a change! You are a business owner whose voice is tired at the end of the day (*cough* singing lessons strengthen speaking *cough*) You're a player who's on the way to becoming a sin
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Matt O.
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Speaks Spanish, German, English -
Music from Roosevelt University -
Teaches students 5 and up
Teaching Locations:
Teacher's Studio
My blues guitar teaching style consists of a fun, relaxed, and engaging student paced learning environment.
My instruction is always tailored to my student's short term, and long term goals.
My promise to you as my student is that together we will discover what it takes for you to become a proficient musician with the ability to perform in front of any audience.
My classes with you will include the following content:
• Warm up exercises
• Fundamentals
• Mindfulness techniques
• Note reading
• Tab reading
• Sight reading
• Left hand/ right hand techniques
• Burst practicing (burnout prevention)
• Micro movements/economy of motion
• Proper posture both sitting and standing
• Stage performance techniques
• Embellishments
• Improvisation
• Unorthodox techniques
• Scales and Keys
• Theory
• Fretboard mastery
• Chords (all types)
• Songwriting
• Transcription
• Memorization
• Self sufficiency
About Matt
***LESSONS ARE TAUGHT IN PERSON AT MY STUDIO OR ONLINE USING SKYPE OR ZOOM*** Whether you are starting from square one, or you've reached a point where you can't go further on your own, or you would like to sharpen skills you already possess and want to take them to a higher level, I'm your guy.
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ryan S.
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Speaks German, Spanish, English -
Teaches students 5 and up -
Bachelor's degree in Fine Art specializing in 3d Animation/modeling from American academy of art
Teaching Locations:
Teacher's Studio
I have been playing guitar for over a decade and have tons of performance experience gigging in a local rock band. Combine that with a curriculum that starts with fundamentals and expands quickly into playing your favorite songs and you have a great start to beginning or expanding your guitar playing abilities.
About ryan
Hi, my name is Ryan and I would love to teach you how to play guitar. I've been playing for over 10 years and have been gigging for a little less than that in my band. Over the years I have gained a lot of experience performing on stage and teaching to people of all ages. If you want to shred, jam,
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Daniil K.
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Speaks English, Russian -
Awarded Teacher Development Scholarship from National Alliance of Acting Teachers -
Teaches students 5 and up
Teaching Locations:
Teacher's Studio
MFA in Acting from Northern Illinois University
Meisner trained and advanced at full sequence.
About Daniil
Looking to become more confident? A better actor? Find a new agent? With over 10 years of industry experience as an Actor, Director, Artistic Director, and most importantly, educator, I help people from Ages 5 to 80 sharpen their craft, turn anxiety into self confidence, and own themselves so th
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Charis B.
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Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced -
Teaches students 5 and up -
B.S. Music Education from David Lipscomb College
Teaching Locations:
Teacher's Studio
learning to play and having fun along the way. I want you to explore all that playing as to offer
About Charis
I have a B.S. in Music Education. I have worked with several disabled students patiently guiding them, finding creative ways to make music accessible to them. I believe it is not about me or the parent, but the student. I work with children of all ages believing that we can find a way that works
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