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Mandolin with David R.

Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2011
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    About David R.

    If you would like to enjoy the experience of learning how to play violin search no further. I teach from the perspective of a performer who has performed on many stages over the years. I will seek to find out what your objectives for learning are and will tailor a program based on your desires. Please contact me today so we can get started on our online learning process.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    10 AM-7:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-7:30 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-2:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    45 minutes
    $42
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    Experience

    Band member Riverbend Folk Band

    Jan, 2008 - Present

    Riverbend Folk Band

    Fiddle and Mandolin and vocals in the band. We have produced 2 albums and performed in several venues including California State Fair, among others.

    Fiddle, Mandolin and vocalist

    Jan, 2017 - Feb, 2018

    Rhythm Times Trio

    performed in small venues, also performed at the Sacramento Music Festival

    Workshop teacher

    Jan, 2014 - Jan, 2015

    California Bluegrass Association

    conducted workshops for mandolin training. During weekend conferences in Bakersfield CA

    Fiddle, Mandolin and vocalist

    Jan, 2014 - Jan, 2017

    Cliff Compton and Mountaintop

    We had many performances in the Sacramento region and also performed on stage at the California Bluegrass Fathers Day festival in Grass Valley, CA Our group produced an album titled: Under The Bridge

    Tenor in Sacramento Master Singers

    Jan, 2007 - Feb, 2009

    Sacramento Master Singers

    member of 45 voice choral group

    Education

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    Jan, 1980 - Jun, 2011

    American River College

    Certifications

    Western Swing Hall of Fame

    Oct, 2014

    Western Swing Society

    I was inducted into the Western Swing Society Hall of Fame in 2014

    NorthWest Western Swing Society Hall of Fame

    Aug, 2016

    Northwest Western Swing Society in Washington State

    I was inducted into the NWWSS Hall of Fame in 2016

    Awards

    Fiddletown Fiddlers Jam Senior Division competition

    Sep, 2016

    Fiddletown Fiddlers Jam

    Affiliations

    International Bluegrass Music Association

    Jan, 2008

    IBMA is the trade association that connects and educates bluegrass professionals, empowers the bluegrass community, and encourages worldwide appreciation of bluegrass music of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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