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Music Theory with Dave A.

Los Angeles, California

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2015
Master of Music

    About Dave A.

    I'm a Los Angeles based guitarist, widely known for work with musical agencies, local big bands, and my jazz-fusion group. I've shared the stage with such artists as Jeff Hamilton, Bob Reynolds and Bob Mintzer. I’m an experienced teacher of 4 years, specialized for the beginner/intermediate/advanced guitar student. All ages are welcome. I believe that great technique is essential to every style. I teach musical styles including rock, folk, metal, pop, blues, jazz, funk, R&B and classical. I customize my teaching material according to the needs, strength, and weakness of each individual student I work with, and I provide the student opportunities to investigate other areas of interest related to their goals. Not only will you be playing songs in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of music theory, ear training, sight-reading, technique and more. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your road to becoming a better musician.

    Instructor details

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    North Central Ave
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Tuesday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Wednesday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Thursday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Friday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Saturday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Sunday
    5 PM-11:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $60
    90 minutes
    $90
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    Experience

    Music Theory / Guitar Tutor

    Oct, 2017 - Present

    Los Angeles College of Music

    Analyzing Tonal Harmony and aural skills both privately and in student groups. Creating prep packets and answer keys with Finale Software Assigning lesson plans and helping students with their course work

    Guitarist for The LACM Big Band

    Oct, 2017 - Dec, 2018

    Los Angeles College of Music

    Performed and toured in the Los Angeles College of Music Big Band with guest artists such as Bob Reynolds and Jeff Hamilton.

    Independent Artist

    May, 2017 - Present

    The Dave A Syndicate

    Performing original compositions and standards at events, venues, and cafés.

    Educator in jazz improvisation class

    Oct, 2016 - Jan, 2017

    Educator, Harbor City Community College

    Taught students how to improvise through traditional jazz chord progressions.

    Pit Orchestra Musician

    Apr, 2009 - Present

    Musical Theater Agencies

    Working in the orchestra for various musical productions such as “Mary Poppins”, “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Little Shop of Horrors”, and “Joseph and His Technicolor Dream coat".

    Education

    Associate in Music

    Jan, 2014 - Jan, 2016

    El Camino Community College

    Master of Music

    Aug, 2019

    USC Thornton School of Music

    Bachelor of Music

    Oct, 2016 - Mar, 2019

    Los Angeles College of Music

    Awards

    Recipient of the LACM Continuing Student Scholarship

    Mar, 2019

    Los Angeles College of Music

    Languages

    Spanish

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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