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Harmonica with Cooper W.

4.7
(14)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2003
B.A. in Contemporary Writing and Production

    Perfect the Harmonica with lessons from a masterful Harmonicist

    I can teach you how to play a mean blues harp, great for blues jams with friends!

    Instructor details

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    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-2:30 PM
    3:30 PM-4 PM
    4:30 PM-5 PM
    5:30 PM-6 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-12 PM
    2 PM-5 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-11:30 AM
    1 PM-3 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-9:30 AM
    10 AM-2:30 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-1 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40

    About Cooper W.

    4.7
    (14)
    I have a Bachelor's Degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and I also studied Classical Performance at the Lionel Hampton School of Music. I have ten years professional performing experience road touring in the U.S.A., and international on cruise ships. Most recently with For The Record Live from Los Angeles, CA , and Broadway’s “After Midnight”. Jazz and popular music, as well as classical. My vision with students is be a guide in whatever direction they want to go. I want the student to find their individual musical voice, as well as technique. I will work on learning songs, air, tone production, scales/theory, reading music, improvisation, etc. I'm very patient, and I love to teach. Yo hablo español! My first instrument is saxophone, but I'm also a skilled doubler on flute, clarinet, harmonica, bass guitar, piano, and vocals. I'm very versatile in almost any style of music. At Berklee, I also studied recording and production, as well as arranging and composition. I've been featured in an arranger and composer in many settings, including two of my own shows. I completed a number of different recording projects including my own full-length album, and have worked extensively in the genre of electronic music.
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    14 Reviews
    William
    Online
    I am new to playing the flute, self-taught for 8 months. Cooper is very personable and I think he spotted my weaknesses quickly. He was very encouraging and gave me a mixture of exercises working on the beginnings of listening and playing with another musician as well as fingering. He is going to get some theory in as well, so that’s hitting all of what is essential for me to move forward.
    Posted Feb 19, 2021
    Cooper
    Online
    Cooper is kind and encoraging and helped my son work through a difficult audition piece. He really related well with my son and made him feel proud of his abilities and skills. I would be glad to recommend Cooper.
    Posted Nov 21, 2020
    Christian
    Online
    Just getting started but I can tell Cooper knows what he’s doing and I’m looking forward to getting to where I want to be with the harmonica
    Posted Sep 1, 2020
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    Experience

    Freelance Teacher

    Sep, 2001 - Jul, 2008

    Independent

    Freelance teacher in a variety of scenarios.

    Reed 2

    Jul, 2019 - Aug, 2019

    Broadway's "After Midnight"

    Tenor sax and clarinet in Broadway's "After Midnight".

    Saxophonist/Multi-instrumentalist

    Mar, 2015 - Oct, 2015

    Vivian Clement Quartet

    I play saxophone, harmonica, flute, and bass with the Vivian Clement Quartet. We play jazz, latin, and pop aboard the Celebrity Equinox, touring the Caribbean and the Mediterranean.

    Saxophonist/Performer

    Mar, 2015 - Jan, 2019

    For The Record: The Brat Pack

    Saxophonist and performer for a Los Angeles based theatre company.

    Multi-Instrumentalist

    Apr, 2013 - Apr, 2018

    Samsaya Trio

    Multi-Instrumentalist and arranger with Samsaya Trio, an independent band contracted with Celebrity Cruiselines, and most recently on Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas. With Samsaya I play Tenor Sax, Keyboard, Bass, Harmonica, Flute, and Vocals. We have toured the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Recently finished a self-produced album.

    Halcats Saxophonist/Woodwind

    Apr, 2011 - Apr, 2013

    Holland America Line

    Played alto and tenor sax, flute and clarinet in the Halcats house band. Performed nightly guest entertainer shows and party band sets. Toured all over the world, visiting approximately 60 countries and every continent except Australia.

    Saxophonist/Flautist

    May, 2010 - Apr, 2011

    iLa Mawana

    Completed two national tours with iLa Mawana, a prominent reggae band based out of Boston. Performed nightly to packed clubs all over the United States. Promoted album currently available on iTunes.

    Baritone Saxophonist

    Jul, 2008 - Nov, 2010

    Carnival Cruiselines

    Played Baritone Sax in all production shows and dance sets. Had a lounge band under the name Super Tasty. Toured the Caribbean Sea.

    Education

    Classical Saxophone Performance

    Sep, 2003 - May, 2004

    University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music

    B.A. in Contemporary Writing and Production

    Sep, 2004 - May, 2009

    Berklee College of Music

    Certifications

    TEFL

    Nov, 2017

    International Teacher's Training Organization

    Certified to teach English as a second language.

    Awards

    Outstanding Soloist

    Feb, 2003

    Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

    BEST Scholarship

    May, 2003

    Berklee College of Music

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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