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Music Theory with Drew B.

Los Angeles, California

5.0
(32)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2003
BA Music Theory and Composition

    About Drew B.

    5.0
    (32)
    Your progress and enjoyment is my primary concern. You can be sure that you will progress dramatically if you follow my instructions and practice guidelines. Whether you are a beginning guitar student, a songwriter hoping to enhance their compositions, or a veteran player hoping to hone their skills, I can help you achieve your goals and become the musician you want to be. If you have been wanting to start a band or simply play with friends, I can also teach you the fundamentals to playing in a group. Music is fun; practice should not seem like a chore. I make it manageable for you by breaking down the techniques you need to learn into simple exercises that you can apply to the songs you want to learn. My lessons are 100% customized to your needs and what you are interested in learning. Any genre, any style, any song. --What To Expect-- Professionalism - I want to see YOU improve and learn to play confidently. I don't teach for a quick buck between gigs. I teach because it is something I am good at and it makes me excited to help people progress in music. Passion - I am an active performer, session player, and writer. I teach because I am also passionate about educating my students, and it is something in which I am very skilled. Adaptability - Each lesson is tailored to the needs and goals of that student. I can adapt to many different styles of learning and instruction. If you do not understand a particular skill, it is my duty to find an explanation that suits your learning style. Efficiency - I am prepared for each lesson and will provide you with all the materials you need. I have access to professional level tablature and sheet music for thousands of songs, and I will have any handouts or notes ready for you before the lesson. Any notes that we go over in the lesson will be emailed to you by the day's end so that you don't have to waste valuable lesson time writing things down. Manageable Practice - The quicker you improve, the more fun playing will be, the more you'll practice! I am highly trained and have gleaned the most useful methods from the hundreds of lessons I've taken in my life to help you improve as fast as possible. I will give you quick exercises and pieces of the songs you want to learn to help you progress without making practice seem like a chore. 24/7 Support - I am available by phone from 10 am to 10 pm Monday - Friday and 24 hours a day by email. If you do not understand a concept that we covered in our lesson, are unsure about how to practice a specific technique, or have any other questions pertaining to what we have gone over in our lessons, I am available to happily answer all your questions.

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    S Broadway St
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    2 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    2 PM-6 PM
    7 PM-9 PM
    Wednesday
    2 PM-4 PM
    Thursday
    4 PM-6 PM
    Friday
    1 PM-2 PM
    4 PM-6 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $70
    60 minutes
    $120
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    5.0
    32 Reviews
    Andrew D
    Teacher's studio
    Drew is an excellent teacher and I recommend him without reservations. I'm a casual guitar player, and working with Drew has significantly improved my playing and increased the enjoyment I get out of playing. The key aspects that I believe make him an effective teacher: 1) he listens to what you want to accomplish, and works toward those goals 2) he has a list of very specific, bite-size skills and bits of knowledge that he can dole out. This ensures that you can keep learning without feeling overwhelemed 3) he knows music theory forwards and backwards, and can explain the complex concepts in intuitive ways 4) very flexible with lesson scheduling 5) he keeps notes on what you cover in each lesson, doesn't lose his place 6) he keeps you motivated without making you feel guilty for not practicing.
    Posted Aug 11, 2016
    Karina
    Teacher's studio
    Drew has the natural sensibilities of a great teacher. He is patient, listens well, and meets you wherever you're at. He is also, EXTREMELY skilled with a lot of teaching experience. I came to him at a long-time learning plateau and he immediately identified where I could improve. Learning just a few technical adjustments and basic theory, I could suddenly play new chords that I couldn't before. He also helped create a strong basis from which I could continue to teach myself. Lessons were fun too! I am very grateful for having found Drew.
    Posted May 23, 2016
    Christine
    Teacher's studio
    I'm the kind of person who had never touched music in her life, didn't know how to tell the beat of the music and had no idea how guitar works. As my 2015 new year resolution, I decided to pick up on guitar to challenge myself and I yelped the highest rating private teacher. Since then Drew's lesson has become one of the best part of my life. I have been going to his class every week for a year. I was afraid to be laughed at in the beginning because I had zero foundation. But Drew made the class very interesting and made me feel really comfortable. What sets him aside is not only the exceptional music knowledge, but also his skill to understand people and teach in various methods.I loved all the classes I had and found it very beneficial.In conclusion, he is amazing. I totally recommend him as a teacher, a friend and a mentor.
    Posted Feb 22, 2016
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    Experience

    Guitar Teacher

    Jan, 2003 - Present

    Lessons By Drew

    Education

    BA Music Theory and Composition

    Aug, 2004 - May, 2008

    College of Charleston

    Certifications

    BA Music Theory and Composition

    May, 2008

    College of Charleston

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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