
Cole P.

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About Cole P.
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The transformative learning experiences at Prestige Guitar are designed to help our students grow both in and out of the classroom. Established in 2016, Prestige Guitar is located in St. Louis, MO and reflects the vibrant energy of the area. Our passionate and skilled team members are here to help our students make an impact on the music world. Are you ready to reach your potential? Join us!
METHODS, STYLES, & LESSONS
The goal at Prestige Guitar is to keep the lessons fresh, interesting, and to ultimately guide the students to educate themselves as they gain experience and familiarity with the instrument. With lessons that are tailored to the styles our students wish to pursue, we can build upon their strengths and focus on opportunities to improve weaker areas. Every student is unique. For some, music becomes a passion, others, a new hobby. Whatever the goal, Prestige Guitar is here to help.
Cole is a professional guitarist and studied music at Western Kentucky University from 2014-2017 with an emphasis in guitar under Professor John Martin. He has played guitar for 19 years in a variety of styles ranging from classical, jazz, blues, rock, metal, finger style, and many others. He has also studied under the phenomenal jazz-fusion guitarist Dani Rabin from the band Marbin and also Kieran Johnston from the Scotland metal band Perpertua. He has studied jazz improv under trumpeter Dr. Marshall Scott. Also has learned much from Grammy Award winner guitarist Greg Martin.
All ages and skill levels accepted. No books to buy, will provide all material needed!
Cole is a composer, arranger and also play a variety of other instruments as bass, piano, ukulele, mandolin, percussion, and extended range guitars.
Works with several music production softwares such as Finale, Cubase, Garage Band, Logic and Protools.
He has worked with artists, audio engineers, and producers such as Chris Robertson (Black Stone Cherry), Russell Brooks (The Schools, 00 The Rabbit, Solo artist) John King (Sixth Floor, South Bound, Mud River Revival), Kenton Embry (Nashville Session player and touring artist), , David Barrick (Barrick Studios), Jason Simpson (Colter Wall), Joel Whittinghill (7 time fiddle, mandolin, and bluegrass guitar champion).
Cole has an extensive knowledge of music theory which he applies to lessons, as well as ear training, harmony, solfege and sight reading just to name a few and depending on the wishes of the student. At his alma mater was a member in the guitar ensemble, guitar quartet, jazz band, and classical solo guitar. He also studied music theory, jazz improv, orchestral arranging, piano, choral arranging, ear training, musical form & analysis, conducting, aural skills, music drama, and music history.
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A great teacher!!

always interesting and very informative. He makes me want to be a better Guitar player. Very impressed w/ Cole

Good start class

Cole is a teacher that excels in diving in on personal goals and being able to lead a student in the direction that they desire with useful exercises and information. Plan to take lessons from him again in the future.



Great first lesson! Cole was patient and encouraging throughout the lesson and we look forward to his next visit.

Thanks for being patient and flexible!


I enjoyed my first lesson! I’m looking forward to learning much more from Cole.

Music Theory made easy. Cole helped everything make sense
AWESOME!!!


Very patient and informative. Allowed me to ask endless questions. Addressed all my concerns and removed any doubt about this arrangement working specifically for me and my schedule. His studio has a very nice setup and it's simplified. We did a breakdown of my experience and focused on setting realistic goals towards my learning process. More than a "Teacher" of music but a "Professor" of guitar methods! He focused in on getting me comfortable with the most basic of finger techniques, finger placement and familiarized with the sections of the solo lead guitar. After an hour's session my mind was put at ease about my ability to be patient with myself. I was never made to feel awkward or out of my league. This caused me to open up and to really focus. Mr.Cole has a great style and passion towards helping me to soak in as much content as possible. His location is within a community that's family orientated. I look forward to being tutored by Mr.Cole over the course of the next year without any complications.

Great first lesson! Super excited to continue to work with Cole.



I think my son has accidentally rated Cole as 1 star. I would like to take that back. Cole is a very good teacher, fun and patient, with a great skill set

Cole truly tailors the lessons to the needs and abilities of the student. He is very patient and encouraging. Looking forward to my next lesson.


Cole has been working with my son for six months and it is great! He is very tuned in to Wylee's interest and is very helpful getting him going on the songs he wants to learn on both his electric and acoustic guitar. Wylee is very energized after each lesson. It is a great way to learn guitar from our rural location!! We are very happy with the progress he is making.

Patient, kind, and a great teacher! Couldn't ask for anyone better

WHAT A GREAT TEACHER! NO PLANS OF STOPPING LESSONS. SO HAPPY WITH OUR PROGRESS. THANK YOU!

Customized to what I needed help with and easy to talk to and understand.

Got me on track for bass guitar, great instructor. Always knowledgeable, positive, and patience.

Has taught me so much in little time, can't wait to learn more

Great teacher. We have had 2 lessons so far, really enjoyed it. Cole is very friendly, fun and at the same time professional and patient. Great teacher. We look forwarding to a lot of learning with Cole in the future.



Yes, My very first lesson was amazing! Wanted to share with Cole my Background and where I was musical. Also had many questions, Cole was patient and listened tentatively. Answered them intuitively. Learned three chords on the Ukulele, now it's Practice, Practice, Practice! Looking forward to next lesson!


Hes really good t teaching what you want to learn and does it in a fun and exciting way which makes you want to learn more 10/10

Cole is an excellent guitar instructor! He is knowledgeable and engaging, and he makes learning a fun and rewarding experience. He helps his students set learning goals and achieve them. He follows up with feedback, tips and assignments after every lesson which is very helpful. My son is excited about learning to play guitar with Cole and he looks forward to his online lessons!

Cole is very good teacher. My kid has starting making good progress with learning more skills in guitar notes and chords.
I would recommend Cole as guitar teacher for anyone who is beginner or advanced.

it was awesome


cole is the best teacher ever

Cole is a dedicated and patient instructor. He customized his approach to my son's level and works at his pace. He makes the lesson engaging and interactive. He has great experience and also strong ability to teach that experience to others. Our schedule is crazy and Cole is flexible and understanding which makes a huge difference. We are thankful we found him and looking forward to continuing lessons.

He teaches very thoroughly and is a very good instuctor.

"One of the best lessons I've had so far today!" - Louis T.

He is really nice and teaches material extremely well!!!!!!!!!!
I recommend him for everyone who is learning guitar for any age and any level

He teaches awesomely!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Great experience

Cole is an excellent teacher! He's Very knowledgeable, professional and passionate . Goes out of his way to ensure that he's providing the best education possible. Would recommend!

Great teacher who helps you make connections in terms of guitar theory. Good for answering questions to help you continue to progress.

I've really enjoyed being taught by Cole. He is very patient and has been great at answering all my questions. I'm still a beginner but I've tried various methods of learning classical guitar and from what I've seen through the various methods I've used, I believe I've learned more information that is going to project me forward faster through Cole in just a few classes than I have through the other methods I've tried so far.

Great lesson. It was my first guitar lesson ever. Cole was encouraging and helpful. Always positive, even when I struggled a bit with the technique. Highly recommend!


My son is a complete beginner. Cole was very patient with him as he figured things out for the very first time. Cole also was very encouraging throughout the lesson. We had technical issues signing on, again Cole was patient and understanding. He gave us the full hour, even though we wasted 10-15 minutes trying to sign on, which was going above and beyond!

Cole is an excellent instructor. We set up a solid foundation where we can begin, and what is expected from student and instructor. Time was spent wisely with Cole finding my interest and desires of a guitar player, and music style I want to play. Cole is very professional and easy to follow. Best decision I made for lessons. I could not ask for a better instructor. I definitely have been referring him to my friends.

Absolutely can't ask for more. Cole goes above and beyond. He emails me extra material to check out during the week.

I think that today's lesson was fine and good to be honest.

super helpful knowledgable

Very Knowledgeable and motivating.

Kind and very accommodating. Also very patient, and understood my needs.


Tailored the lesson perfectly to the music we were trying to learn. Highly recommend!

Very pleased with my son's first class. He is very excited for many more lessons with Cole.

THIS MAN CAN SHRED!

Lessons are clear and easy to understand. Patience with progress. Have had multiple guitar teachers in the past, Cole is one of the very best. I am excited to learn more. Thank you Sir!
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Lead Guitarist
Jan 2020 - PresentSpirit Church Worship Band
Praise Band Guitarist in Memphis
Aug 2019 - PresentRCPT Memphis
Private Instructor
Feb 2014 - PresentBGKY Guitar Instuction
Guitarist
Jan 2010 - PresentFreelance Artist
Lead Guitarist
Jan 2008 - PresentDouble Zero: The Rabbit
alternative genre
Lead Guitarist
Apr 2018 - Apr 2019Eastwood Praise Band
Lead Guitarist
Oct 2017 - Sep 2018John King & The Mud River Revival
southern rock/country
Guitar & Bass Instructor
Jan 2015 - Jul 2017Musician's Pro
Lead Guitar
May 2013 - Jun 2014Southbound
southern rock
Lead Guitar
Jan 2009 - Jan 2010Bookum Snark
alternative rock/ progressive / shoegaze
Lead Guitar
Feb 2007 - Mar 2008Sad Brothers
alternative
Lead Guitar
Feb 2005 - Apr 2006hard rock/ metal cover band
Lead Guitarist
Jan 2003 - Jan 2006Cheap Fireworks
alternative rock
Education
Master of Teaching (Music)
May 2018 - PresentGeorgetown University
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Aug 2014 - May 2018Western Kentucky University
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
Spanish
Limited Proficiency
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts
May 2018Western Kentucky University
Dean's List
May 2015Western Kentucky University
Awards
Instructor of the Year
Jan 2018Prestige Guitar
Performer of the Semester in Guitar
Dec 2016Western Kentucky University
Affiliations
American Guitar Society, Inc
Sep 2018Guitar Foundation of America
Aug 2018Suzuki Association of the Americas
Apr 2018D'Adarrio Education Collective
May 2016American String Teachers Association
Aug 2014Let Our Student Counselors Help You
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