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Classical Guitar

Ian R.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 1-99

Speaks English, Spanish

Teaching since 2010

Master of Music

About Ian R.

4.8

(7)

Since beginning his studies at age ten, Ian has been a prizewinner in several competitions throughout the country, and was the youngest guitarist selected to perform at Aspen Summer Music Festival in 2011. In 2014, he became the first guitarist to win the President’s Honor Competition, and had the opportunity to play in a showcase recital in Southern California, where he was given a presidential commendation. He has studied with and performed for some of the most prominent names in classical guitar, including Sharon Isbin of the Juilliard School, Yale University’s Benjamin Verdery, as well as Christopher Parkening at Pepperdine University. Ian currently attends the San Francisco Conservatory of Music on a merit scholarship, where he studies with David Tanenbaum.

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Student's Home

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

10 AM-2 PM

5 PM-11:30 PM

Tuesday

10 AM-11:30 PM

Wednesday

10 AM-2 PM

Thursday

10 AM-3 PM

6:30 PM-11:30 PM

Friday

10 AM-3 PM

Saturday

9 AM-12:30 PM

6 PM-9:30 PM

Sunday

1 PM-5:30 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$50

45 minutes

$75

60 minutes

$100

ReviewsWrite a review

86%

14%

4.8

7 Reviews

Tom

Teacher's studio

Very personable, flexible and precise with his explanations.

Posted May 3, 2016

Sydney Schmidt

Student's home

Ian is so very patient, very relaxed & a very good instructor.

Posted Nov 30, 2015

Kevin Talmadge

Student's home

This dude is the best.

Posted Sep 11, 2015

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Experience

Artist in Residence

Jan, 2015 - Present

Berkeley Christian College

Teaching private guitar lessons and collegiate classes to students majoring in music.

Head of Guitar Department

Jul, 2014 - Present

Academy of Music and Dance

Teaching private guitar and bass lessons, coordinating with the president of the school, creating curriculum.

Assistant Instructor of Guitar

Apr, 2011 - Nov, 2014

Community School of Music and Art

Teaching private guitar lessons to students of all ages and abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Music

Aug, 2010 - May, 2014

University of Redlands

Master of Music

Sep, 2014 - May, 2016

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Awards

Music Talent Award

Aug, 2010

University of Redlands

1st Place

Feb, 2016

San Francisco Conservatory of Music Concerto Competition

Merit Scholarship

Jun, 2014

San Francisco Conservatory of Music

Presidential Commendation

Mar, 2013

Ralph Kuncl

Affiliations

D'Adarrio Education Collective

Jul, 2016

a global community of music educators who are committed to inspiring the next generation of lifelong musicians. Our program provides music teachers with access to resources and other tools to help support their role in education. The Education Collective will grow to include opportunities to network with other teachers, share your knowledge and content, and attend special educational events. Our goal is to support those that support the future of music.