Music Performance with Bilgehan T.

Bilgehan T. is an Artist Endorser for TECH21.NYC amplifiers, GODIN guitars, ELIXIR strings, and JIM DUNLOP accessories. Originally from Ankara/Turkey, Bilgehan T. has been playing the guitar for 27 years. He holds a B.M. in Guitar Performance from the world's most prestigious music college, Berklee College of Music. As a versatile session player, he has performed and recorded with plenty of today’s top acts in styles including classical, jazz, blues, rock, country and folk. Bilgehan started his formal training by studying with the renowned classical guitarist Ahmet Kanneci for six years. In 1997, Bilgehan won the ZMM & Washburn Guitar Inc. National Guitar Competition in Turkey. In 1998, he won a B.E.S.T. Scholarship from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Since then, Bilgehan has played and recorded with hundreds of professional artists. In 2001, he toured with the Turkish singer Tarkan after playing on his album “Karma.” In 2007, Bilgehan played the guitars for the rock musical "David: The Musical" at Calderwood Pavilion in Boston. He’s also collaborated with Ozlem Tekin, Umit Sayin, Gulhan, recent Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding, rock acts Stringtheory, Stained Glass Eye, Madison Rising, Dig With Caution, William Topley, Jordan Carp, Scott Damgaard, Sarah Fimm and many more. Bilgehan can also be heard in several TV commercials for companies like Citibank, Ingbank and OMO, and he’s played on many soundtracks as well. In fact, you’ve probably heard Bilgehan’s playing without knowing it was him. In 2010, Bilgehan T. moved to the Jersey CIty/ NJ where he teaches and plays regularly. *** Lesson Details *** My lessons are customized for each student's individual needs, goals. I am very laid back, easy going and humorous in lessons but I am very structured as a teacher. Students work with me for long periods of time because they realize I have a master plan I create custom for them and I execute in a fun and understandable way in a pace that they themselves determine. I really enjoy teaching and if you would like to study with me I will be your guide in your new musical journey. *LEVELS BEGINNER: If you know absolutely nothing about the guitar, don’t be scared. I am a patient and resourceful teacher with 25 years of teaching experience. I understand that everyone learns to play music a little differently, so my lessons are always designed to match each student’s learning style. I’ll have you playing songs in no time. INTERMEDIATE: Maybe you know how to play, but your learning has plateaued. Or you might have a firm understanding of the basics, but you’re looking to take that next step and really dig into more advanced concepts. I made this leap himself when he went to Berklee, so I know how to move forward once you've got your musical footing. If you need someone to explain theory, or you need help with playing and understanding chords, scales and arpeggios, I can get you there. I know how to take what you know and connect the dots, bringing you one step closer to finding your musical voice. ADVANCED I give lessons to advanced players of all styles. Whether it’s jazz harmony, classical technique or getting your chops up to blazing speed, there’s always more to learn. I offer the full Berklee College of Music guitar department curriculum, or I can design a customized lesson program for you. *** Studio Equipment *** Guitars: Godin LG Signature, Godin Jazz SA, Godin A6 Ultra, Godin Grand Concert Classical, Godin Glissantar (fretless, 11 strings), Fender Stratocaster, Fender Telecaster, Washburn Billy T (fretless), Guild D50, Alvarez FS60, Yamaha Flamenco, Gibson Chat Atkins Amplifiers: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC, Blackstar Artisan 30, Fender Blues Junior, Tech21-Trademark 60, Roland AC-90, Roland AC-33, AER Compact 60 Effects: Fulltone Clyde Deluxe Wah, HIWatt Wah, ProCo Rat Distortion (modded), Maxon OD-9 (modded), Jekyll and Hyde Dual Overdrive, BB Preamp, Boss DS-1 (modded), Visual Sound Route 808 Overdrive, Keeley Compressor, Peterson Strobostomp Tuner, MXR mini amp, MXR 10 band EQ, Fulltone SupraTrem, Retro – Sonic Phaser, Analogman Clone Chorus, Ernie Ball Volume Pedal, T.C. Electronic Nova Delay, T.C. Electronic Nova Repeater, Maxon AD-999, Digitech Whammy Bar. *** Specialties *** Aside from technical mastery of the guitar, I have a superior ability to teach, to simplify things, to relate concepts and to drive student's interest I also work as a studio guitarist so I have experience with pretty much any style of music including Pop, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Latin, Classical and World Music (Turkish, Indian Music) I also specialize in Ear Training (singing scales, arpeggios) and Music Theory and I always include them in my lessons (on top of the fun stuff we play :) I still teach total BEGINNERS. Don't be intimidated. :)