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Guitar with Brendan K.

Madison, Wisconsin

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 12+
Speaks French
Teaching since 1998
Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition

    About Brendan K.

    5.0
    (6)
    I excel at the process of teaching and guiding students to get results. I know how to relate to students in different ways to help them understand problems and find solutions. I understand how frustrating and mentally exhausting practicing can be, and I know what to teach and when to teach it. I also understand that every student fits music into their life in a different way. When studying with me a student can expect to be shown best practices in technique and musicianship, patient answers to questions, and to have time to absorb new information. Students will never be condescended to or belittled. Music is about adding joy to your life, and I can help. I have studied nearly every style of music from medieval chant to Indian classical music. For over twenty years I have taught students in guitar, songwriting, classical composition, music theory, and applied musicianship at all levels from beginners to graduate courses and students.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    E Gorham St
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    11:30 AM-9:30 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM-9:30 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM-9:30 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM-9:30 PM
    Friday
    3 PM-9:30 PM
    Saturday
    12 PM-6 PM
    Sunday
    12 PM-6 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $65
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
    Tyler
    Online
    Really, knowledgeable, easy to understand. Gave me great head start In playing.
    Posted Jan 30, 2019
    Nick
    Teacher's studio
    Great!
    Posted Jan 30, 2019
    Devin
    Teacher's studio
    My son really enjoyed the lesson with Brendan and was amazed at his guitar skills.
    Posted Oct 2, 2018
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    Experience

    Private Lesson Teacher

    Jan, 1998 - Present

    Brendan K.

    Lessons in electric guitar, acoustic guitar, music theory, applied musicianship. songwriting and composition.

    Private Lesson Teacher

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

    University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

    Classical composition lessons to undergraduate and graduate conservatory students.

    Instructor

    Jan, 2010 - May, 2010

    Longy School of Music

    Graduate course instructor in applied musicianship.

    Teaching Assistant

    Sep, 2007 - Aug, 2009

    Longy School of Music

    Tutoring and remedial education in applied musicianship and music theory, and conducting.

    Theory and Ear Training Tutor

    Sep, 2005 - Aug, 2006

    Mesa Community College

    Tutored students one-on-one in music theory and ear training.

    Guitar Instructor

    Sep, 2004 - Aug, 2006

    Diamond School of Music

    Private instructor in electric, acoustic and classical guitar.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Composition

    Sep, 2000 - Aug, 2004

    Berklee College of Music

    Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2013

    University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

    Master of Music in Composition

    Sep, 2007 - May, 2009

    Longy School of Music

    Certifications

    Licensed K-12 Music Teacher

    Dec, 2016

    Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

    Licensed to teach music in public schools at all levels. License number: 494286

    Awards

    Electric Guitar Performance Scholarship

    Sep, 2000

    Berklee College of Music

    Nadia and Lily Boulanger Scholarship

    Jan, 2008

    Longy School of Music

    Languages

    French

    Limited Proficiency

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