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Bluegrass Guitar with Alex R.

4.9
(14)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 17+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2011
B.S. in Neurobiology

    Just think how great it’ll be to have a seasoned pro guiding you on bluegrass guitar lessons.

    Alex has been a professional touring musician and teacher since 2011, teaching both privately and as an extension faculty member. He has worked with students of all ages and skill levels, tailoring his lesson plans for the needs of the student. Alex does not believe that one rigid method will fit for everyone, and tries to ensure that every student is having fun and learning in a personalized way. His specialties include flatpicking and fingerpicking the acoustic guitar.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-4 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-4:30 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-8:30 AM
    10 AM-3 PM
    Friday
    12 PM-2 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $75

    About Alex R.

    4.9
    (14)
    Alex is a Boston-based guitarist and educator. At the age of 17, Alex turned his musical interests from classical violin to bluegrass guitar, and has yet to reconsider. After completing an undergraduate biology degree at Cornell University in 2011, he returned to the vibrant Boston music bluegrass scene, studying privately with Berklee professor John McGann. In 2014, Alex started the folk duo, No Bones About It, which has performed around the northeast, including performances at the Freshgrass Music Festival and Club Passim, as well as completing a country-wide tour of New Zealand. In March 2016, Alex joined the April Verch Band, with whom he tours around the globe.
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    14 Reviews
    William
    Online
    Alex is methodical and relaxed. He is a professional musician and a through and tech savvy teacher. I especially like the fact that he sends videos for the homework. I am actually learning how to play the guitar. Something that I could not do on my own.
    Posted Nov 2, 2020
    Maya Arai
    Student's home
    Great teacher! We were so happy to have found Alex.
    Posted Sep 8, 2018
    Leander
    Student's home
    Alex is a terrific instructor, who adjusts lessons based on what the student wants to accomplish. For example, my goals include learning the instruments (baritone uke in octave mandolin tuning and concert uke in mandolin tuning), fingerpicking, playing both melody lines and chords, being able to determine what chords to use without sheet music. So we work on music theory and ear training a lot, as well as learning tunes. Very good instructor who is both flexible and knowledgeable...highly recommend him to others.
    Posted Jul 28, 2018
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    Experience

    Private Teacher

    Sep, 2011 - Present

    Self

    I have been teaching private lessons to adults and young adults for more than a decade. This has included in-person and virtual, for long and short durations depending on the needs of the student. I have had students in it for the long haul to try and make steady progress, and also those preparing for specific events who need a little guidance. I am always happy to discuss goals and methods in advance.

    Band member

    Mar, 2016 - Jan, 2020

    April Verch Band

    In March 2016, I joined the April Verch Band as their full-time touring guitar player. The band travels extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally, performing at concert halls, arts centers and theaters.

    Music Extension Faculty

    Sep, 2011 - Sep, 2019

    Wellesley Public Schools

    Since 2011, I have taught individual afterschool music lessons on guitar, mandolin, and violin. Additionally, I have run a small chamber group, the Wellesley Acoustic Ensemble, in which kids of different ages and instruments play together as a band.

    Education

    B.S. in Neurobiology

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2011

    Cornell University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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