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Guitar with Akil D.

New York, New York

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:
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    W. 116th st. #
    Teaches Online
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    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
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $15
    60 minutes
    $30
    120 minutes
    $50
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    Experience

    Freelance Musician/Teacher

    May, 2003 - Present

    Self-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, 2003

    Columbia University

    Certifications

    Made it.

    Aug, 2003

    New York City

    If you can make it here...

    Awards

    Nuyorican Slam Champion

    Oct, 1998

    Nuyorican Poets Cafe

    Languages

    Spanish

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Tagalog

    Limited Proficiency

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