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Classical Guitar with Bill J.

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2001
Master of Music

    I Can Connect With ANY Student - Play Music NOW!

    I played guitar for many years only by ear & then I learned to read music and studied classical guitar. Now, decades later I can bridge the gap that you may have between these two perspectives!

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Thursday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Friday
    12 AM-10 AM
    12 PM-11:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $42
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Bill J.

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    An up and coming musical presence in Southern California, Bill J. has been performing and teaching guitar for over 15 years. Since 2004 he has studied classical guitar very closely with the world renowned Romero family and in 2009 he received his Master of Music Degree from San Diego State University with a specialization in Classical Guitar Performance. In 2012 Bill J. performed for the Dalai Lama and 13,000 in attendance at San Diego State University's Viejas Arena. Mr. J. performs a variety of styles and has performed at the L.A. Music Awards, the Sundance Film Festival, and at festivals throughout Europe. In addition to performing, Mr. J. has composed and recorded music for television commercials aired on A&E and Spike T.V., produced award winning CDs, and premiered works for solo guitar, guitar and voice, and guitar quartet. He currently teaches at San Diego Music Studio where his knowledge and experience are put to use working with young musicians. Mr. J. also actively participates in outreach programs which engage and share the wonders of music with at-risk youths. Whether in the concert hall, on stage, or in the classroom, Bill J. is sure to leave his musical mark wherever he goes.

    Bill Videos

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    Carcassi Opus 60 No. 9
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    "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas with TAB
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    Beginner
    "Time In A Bottle" by Jim Croce with TAB
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    00:11
    Intermediate
    "Homeward Bound" by Simon & Garfunkel with TAB
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    00:06
    Beginner
    "Black Water" by The Doobie Brothers with TAB
    Guitar
    00:12
    Intermediate
    "Babe I'm Gonna Leave You" by Led Zeppelin with TAB
    Guitar
    00:15
    Intermediate
    "Dear Prudence" by The Beatles Intro Tutorial with TAB
    Guitar
    00:18
    Intermediate
    "The Chain" by Fleetwood Mac Intro Tutorial with TAB
    Guitar
    00:25
    Intermediate
    How to Play EASY Blues Licks
    Guitar
    06:04
    Beginner
    How To Play "For What It's Worth" on Acoustic Guitar
    Guitar
    06:16
    Intermediate
    G Major [ ARPEGGIO LICK w/ TABs ]
    Guitar
    07:26
    Intermediate
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    Experience

    Content Creator

    Jan, 2021 - Present

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    Adjunct Faculty

    Jan, 2017 - Present

    San Diego Miramar College

    I have taught the following courses: Music Theory, Ear Training, Jazz History, World Music, Intro to Music, Business of Music, Rock History

    Education

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 2004 - May, 2007

    San Diego State University

    Master of Music

    Sep, 2007 - May, 2010

    San Diego State Univesity

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Jan, 2020

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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