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Guitar with Al P.

Phoenix, Arizona

4.9
(25)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 11+
Speaks Music, Jazz
Teaching since 1985
BA Percussion Performance
  • 1 Repeated Students

Develop proficiency on the guitar with a professional music educationist

Through my work with the M Gray Music Academy (Macy Gray) and my tenure at the Hollywood School of Rock as teacher and musical director, I have developed successful programs for students ranging in age from 5 years old and beyond. I have mentored numerous young musical groups in beneficial rehearsal techniques, live performance and basically all the things you need to know about being in a band that wants to be great! As we explore the exciting world of music, guitars, drums and percussion, we will cover all aspects of music theory, music history and ear training through video, audio and text examples. For beginner guitar 101 students, we will start with basic chord shapes, scales and common rock and blues forms. I also like to incorporate songs that students want to learn so it's not just a bunch of boring exercises. Course topics for guitar 101 (beginner to intermediate) include: Scales, modes, chord shapes and positions, rock and blues forms, arpeggios and learning you favorite songs!

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Teaching Hours

Friday
2:45 PM-3:15 PM
4 PM-5:30 PM
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Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$65

About Al P.

4.9
(25)
Updated: 2-12-2021 Al P. (Powerman 5000-Martin Sexton-Cypress Hill-Everlast-Lance Lopez-DYS) is a multi instrumentalist, educator, composer, producer, drummer, music director. Widely known as co founder-drummer for DreamWorks recording artist and multi platinum selling rock group Powerman 5000 (1990-01). His rock solid beats are deeply rooted in the long history of the art of drumming. Bio: Hailing from Pittsburgh, Pa. and educated by the prestigious Trinity College of Music, London Program (Pgh. center), Al served as external examiner teaching music theory and drums in private and ensemble settings at the U.S. center in Pittsburgh, Pa. from 1984-86 and further studies at Boston's Berklee College of Music, receiving a BM in Percussion Performance in 1992. Al is also a graduate of The Recording Workshop, Chillicothe, Ohio (music production & engineering program) Protools, Cubase, Reason, analog/digital recording techniques, editing, mixing, programming and sound design. I have just completed five years at the School of Rock in North Hollywood/Burbank Ca. and twelve years at the School of Rock, Scottsdale AZ... Teaching drums, percussion, bass, guitar, keyboards, vocal and Show Direction for ensembles. Live performances at local and national venues. Prior to SOR I was Dean of Curriculum and drum teacher for the percussion department at The M. Gray Music Academy, a state of the art facility founded by Grammy Award winning artist Macy Gray located in North Hollywood Ca. "The primary goal is to educate students in the art of music, have a general understanding and be able to create your own grooves, songs and develop your musical voice" Product Endorsements: TAMA drums/hardware, Zildjian cymbals, Vater Percussion(sticks/tape) Remo drum heads E-Pad practice pads /accessories Rhythmtec percussion. Cordial Cables USA
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25 Reviews
Sheila
Teacher's studio
My Daughter loves it. She says she can't wait to learn more cuz she'll have a surprise for him!
Posted Sep 25, 2023
Sheila
Teacher's studio
He is one of the best drummers I know both personally and musically.
Posted Aug 26, 2023
John Doddridge
Teacher's studio
First of all I’m not a fan of online learning and didn’t understand that the lessons o purchased were online. This was probably my fault. That being said Al is very knowledgeable and was easy to relate to. My lessons were only a half an hour long and Al did all he could to teach me as much as he could in that short period of time. I think he’s a great teacher!
Posted Oct 15, 2022
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Experience

Education-Drums-Guitar-Bass-Producer-Arranger-Music Direction

Jan, 1996 - Present

Sonic Albonic Music

I have just completed fifteen years at the School of Rock in North Hollywood, CA. and Scottsdale, AZ. teaching drums, guitar, bass and musical direction for ensemble shows. Prior to SOR, I was Dean of Curriculum and drum teacher for the percussion department at The M. Gray Music Academy, a state of the art facility founded by Grammy Award winning artist Macy Gray located in North Hollywood Ca.

Education

Traditional Music Studies

Jan, 1983 - Jan, 1986

Trinity College of Music, London...Pittsburgh, Pa Center/Maxine Shimer

BA Percussion Performance

Jan, 1986 - May, 1992

Berklee College of Music

Certifications

Certification Music production and engineering

Dec, 1982

The Recording Workshop

Certification for 1 -5 proficiency levels.

Jan, 1984

Trinity College of Music, London

Piano, voice, theory traditional and harmony courses completed.

Awards

Product Endorsement

Jan, 1995

Vater Percussion

Gold Sales Award 500,000+

Dec, 1999

RIAA

Platinum Sales Award 1,000,000+

Sep, 1999

RIAA

Gold Sales Award 500.000+

Aug, 1999

RIAA/ Recording Industry Association of America

Gold Sales Award 500,000+

Apr, 1999

RIAA

Product Endorsement

Jan, 1998

Rhythmtech Percussion

Product Endorsement

Jan, 1998

EPAD CO

Product Endorsement

Jan, 1996

REMO Inc.

Product Endorsement

Jan, 1996

Zildjian Cymbals

Product Endorsement

Jan, 1996

Hoshino U.S.A.-Tama Drums

Affiliations

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Jan, 1996

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Languages

Jazz

Professional Proficiency

Music

Professional Proficiency

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