Name: Add Some Spice to Your Open Chord Progressions!
Uploaded: 2022-12-07T20:33:12.000Z
Duration: 5 min 35 s
Description: A demonstration of how using the major pentatonic scale can help get you out of the "cowboy chords" category.

A demonstration of how using the major pentatonic scale can help get you out of the "cowboy chords" category. 

Guitar

I am currently accepting students for guitar, piano, bass guitar and yoga!

Teaching is in my blood. I am a musician, composer and educator. My father is a visual artist and educator, and my mother is a yoga instructor, nutritionist, and (you guessed it), an educator!


Music:
​I started my musical journey at the ripe age of three and a half when my mother brought me to a piano teacher on a farm in rural Western Pennsylvania. I continued to take private lessons until my high school graduation, at which point I had also become proficient on the guitar and bass and had begun playing gigs around the city of Pittsburgh. During my college years at Kent State University I received credits in world music and jazz improvisation, and spent most of my time playing original music with groups across Ohio and Pennsylvania. In the years following, I have devoted my time to deepening my knowledge of the guitar, the piano and musical composition, honing my skills with mentors, peers and any other fellow musicians I come across (Denver has a lot of them). The rest of my free time goes toward outdoor adventures and concerts!

Over the past 14 years I've filled many different musician and composer roles in many different bands with genres spanning across rock, jazz, funk, blues, jam/psychedelic, and folk/country. I've been privileged to live in Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Oregon, California and Colorado, and immerse myself in the music of all of these wonderful places. I've got a wealth of information to share and I hope you'll join me on the journey!

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Yoga: 
I got my start in yoga asana practice by shadowing at my mother's classes at age 18. Since then I've developed a yoga, breathwork and meditation routine that I practice on a daily basis. I specialize in Vinyasa yoga, with some knowledge of Yin yoga and restorative techniques. My greatest strength as an instructor is my ability to explain proper form and breathing in a way that moves with the flow of the class. 

Eli

Add Some Spice to Your Open Chord Progressions!

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I am offering engaging lessons for adults or young adults who want to start or continue their study of music! I've been teaching for several years in the Denver area as well as online, covering everything from learning how to strum a guitar through advanced contemporary and jazz theory. Some subjects I've explored with my students include: 

Reading chord charts,
Site reading; sheet music, 
Classical music,
Jazz & Pop Standards,
Improvisation,
Groove & keeping time,
Jamming with other musicians,
Songwriting and composition,
Music production software (GarageBand, Logic Pro)

Everyone has a unique musical style, and the ways in which we learn music are just as diverse! I'm an expert at understanding what my students want to get out of music, and I can help you get to where you want to be musically by basing our lessons around the songs and ideas that you want to learn. Get in touch, let's see what kind of music we can make!

Eli is awesome! Very approachable and flexible - yes that's a yoga pun but seriously flexible in course/plan, too. Professional and down to Earth ☆☆☆☆☆

Eli is super knowledgeable. I had a number of mini breakthroughs after sitting behind the keyboard with him and talking about theory

Not only is Eli an incredible, patient, encouraging, and informative teacher but his musicality depth, which he shares during lessons, illustrates his passion and skills as a musician.

Eli is a very informative teacher and musician, that approaches music as giving it your all. He teaches you mindset that are positive for development for the skill.

Eli is an excellent musician. His passion, skill, and general life philosophies are all interconnected when interacting with him. I honestly wouldn't recommend another teacher to work alongside of. Eli genuinely cares about his craft and helping others along the way.

Eli's an insanely knowledgeable teacher and very easy to follow. He takes time to explain concepts in multiple ways and I can really tell that he genuinely wants to help me improve as a musician. Awesome teacher!

Eli is an amazing teacher! He is warm and personable, a wonderful motivator and encourager. He is also extremely knowledgeable and really knows his stuff on piano, and music theory in general. Highly recommend working with Eli, and I'm looking forward to working with him more myself!

Prior to taking yoga lessons with Eli, each of my attempts to incorporate yoga into my life were unsuccessful. His well-paced, calm, patient, and encouraging imparting-of-knowledge sessions, which are specifically tailored for my lessons, embody every positive aspect representative of yoga.  Each lesson has a calming flow which includes clear instructions regarding, for example, new-to-me poses and breathing techniques and well-timed guidance as needed.  His lessons are designed to ensure achievement of individual physical yoga goals as well as a peaceful experience beneficial to mind and body.

Prior to taking yoga lessons with Eli, each of my attempts to incorporate yoga into my life were unsuccessful. His well-paced, calm, patient, and encouraging imparting-of-knowledge sessions, which seem specifically tailored for my lessons, embody every positive aspect representative of yoga.  Each lesson has a calming flow which includes clear instructions regarding, for example, new-to-me poses and breathing techniques and well-timed guidance as needed.  His lessons are designed to ensure achievement of individual physical yoga goals as well as a peaceful experience beneficial to mind and body.

Eli is truly an awesome teacher. Very flexible, knowledgeable, attentive, and fun. Highly recommended!

I took a recommendation from a friend to begin lessons with Eli. The amount of knowledge this man has is incredible - every time I enter a session with him I leave with more information and understanding about the piano than I thought I could know. The level and quality of music theory he provides has completely shifted my understanding of what I thought I could learn and has enhanced my connection with music as well. Not only is Eli extremely knowledgeable he is patient, kind, and explains things very easily. Every lesson I walk away with more confidence and understanding about how to use what I know to have fun with the piano. Additionally, his approach and love for music is inspiring, the way he speaks about connection with music and uses it as meditation has allowed me to play in a way that feels relaxing and creates a space for non-judgment. When I grow up I want to be like Eli. 😊

I have been doing piano with Eli for around 4 years. He is a great instructor and very enthusiastic about music. He is always able to answer any questions I have, explaining things thoroughly and willingly taking the time to help me understand. I have learned so much and he continues to teach me new things with every lesson!

Eli has been my music teacher for 2 years now and I can honestly say it’s been the best experience I’ve ever had with an instructor. Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced Eli HAS the knowledge to help you advance your playing abilities, without being too pushy or impatient with you. He gets excited and enthusiastic at any level of musical knowledge brought into the lesson and wants to see you succeed. Along with that he’s flexible and, for his level of knowledge, is at an extremely fair price. Bring your desire to learn and this master of music will help you all along the way. Thanks Eli for always helping! Until the next Lesson.
- Kamyar S.

Eli is great! His depth of knowledge about music theory and his practicality of just playing, enjoying, and hearing music combine to make a perfect teacher for a learner who wants to understand, appreciate, and play the music they love. I whole-heartedly recommend him to those looking to get back into their musical learning.

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