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Brian Lee B.

Saint Louis, Missouri

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About Brian Lee B.

LEARN TO PLAY: banjo or ukulele from a PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN with over 35+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in music performance and instruction. Hi! I’m Brian. I love cooking BBQ, watching the Muppets, hanging with my nieces, and I’m also really into teaching and playing music. In addition to playing and teaching the banjo and ukulele, I am also a Board Certified Music Therapist with a degree from Maryville University with an additional Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. I founded my music school, Mimic Music based in St. Louis, in 2017. I am qualified to and PASSIONATE ABOUT about helping YOU discover, meet, and exceed your musical goals. Whether it’s learning a new instrument because you want to explore a new hobby or returning to your instrument, I can help you! I cater to ALL AGES AND ABILITIES and have been teaching ONLINE since 2012. I am currently teaching over 30 students, across 4 time zones, between the ages of 9 and 81. Together, we play anything from Bach to bluegrass to "We Don't Talk About Bruno" I invite you to read my reviews. == PLEASE NOTE: you will be expected to learn how to read banjo and ukulele tablature ==

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 1991

Music Therapy

Age: 6-105

Speaks English

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Ukulele
Banjo
Ukulele
Teaches 2 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
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Brittin Place
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30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$100
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Teacher's studio

Brian is very responsive to my progress and the direction I want to go.

Posted Feb 14, 2023
Teacher's studio

First meeting, easy to talk to Brian. He is sending information for my future lessons. I feel inspired. Looking forward to the next lesson.

Posted Jan 3, 2023
Teacher's studio

I have been trying to learn to play the banjo for about 6 months watching Youtube videos, I learned more in my first couple of minutes with Brian than I ever did on Youtube. Great personality and is encouraging. I did the 3 classes for 30 dollar special Takelessons put out and it was the best thing I could do to learn the Banjo. I am putting things together now in the yard and it is starting to sound like something, not just some guy picking strings.

Posted Aug 26, 2022
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