Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Tagalog, Spanish
Teaching since 1998
BA with a concentration in Music and Creative Writing
About Akil D.
I have toured the world playing music and I also play in the streets. I have a BA from Columbia University with a concentration in music and creative writing. I personalize each lesson plan according to the needs and wants of my clients. I like to focus on whatever music motivates you and explain the theory and/or tricks to improvising over each piece.
*** Lesson Details ***
Each lesson is personalized for your needs. I recommend Don Latarski's book Chord Theory, The Real Book and Youtube.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Takamine Nylon
Gibson 335
Fender Stratocaster
*** Travel Equipment ***
Takamine Nylon
Gibson 335
Fender Stratocaster
*** Specialties ***
Beatbox Guitar.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
W. 116th st. #
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
2 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
4 PM-8:30 PM
Sunday
6 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$15
60 minutes
$30
120 minutes
$50
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Experience
Freelance Musician/Teacher
May, 2003 - PresentSelf-Employed
I have toured the world and made a nice living for myself playing music for the past 10 years. Please visit my website for more information regarding my experience.
Education
BA with a concentration in Music and Creative Writing
Sep, 1998 - May, 2003Columbia University
Certifications
Made it.
Aug, 2003New York City
If you can make it here...
Awards
Nuyorican Slam Champion
Oct, 1998Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Languages
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
Tagalog
Limited Proficiency
Akil's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
W. 116th st. #
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
4 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
2 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
4 PM-8:30 PM
Sunday
6 AM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$15
60 minutes
$30
120 minutes
$50
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