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Blues Guitar with Jack U.

Phoenix, Arizona

5.0
(16)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2006
Film Major

    Learning to play guitar can be made easier and more fun by learning from a pro.

    I have 15+ years experience playing, performing, and recording guitar, bass, and piano. I'm most comfortable with guitar since I’ve toured all over the country and have played for fun or professionally in several different settings. I’ve worked with all kinds of students and feel that I’m able to figure out efficient lesson plans for everyone. I like to find out what the student is interested in specifically, and create a lesson plan from that. With children, I usually start with simple sight reading, finger exercises, and chords, and make decisions based on the student's progress. After every lesson I prefer the student to walk away with something fun as well as something technical to work on until the next lesson. I love making lists with students and sending homework over email between every session. I believe that lessons should be fun and easy going. I'm very passionate about music theory but I don't like to push it on anyone unless it's something they're interested in. I'm also very excited when it comes to working with students on songwriting. That is my greatest passion and love helping those who want to write their own music but are having trouble getting started.

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    E. Cactus Rd.
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    3 PM-3:45 PM
    Tuesday
    2 PM-3 PM
    5 PM-6 PM
    Wednesday
    3 PM-4 PM
    Saturday
    3 PM-6:30 PM
    Sunday
    4 PM-6:30 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $34
    45 minutes
    $42
    60 minutes
    $54
    90 minutes
    $84

    About Jack U.

    5.0
    (16)
    I play guitar, upright & electric bass, ukelele and piano. I've played in multiple bands throughout my life. I moved to Seattle with my band from Ann Arbor in 2016. We played Indie Psych Rock and were influenced by bands like Talking Heads, The Strokes, and David Bowie. We had the privilege of recording a single with Steve Albini(Nirvana) and an EP with Gordon Raphael(The Strokes). We toured the east coast multiple times before deciding to make a change and move out to Seattle. My first Instrument was upright bass in middle school, then I started to explore electric bass, and took up guitar shortly after. Songwriting is the most important part of music to me, and would love to help people learn how to start writing their own songs in addition to playing guitar. Although I’ve played in mostly rock bands, I’ve explored learning guitar and writing songs in all different genres, and would feel comfortable helping you learn whatever genre/style that you’re passionate about. I graduated from film school in Michigan before moving to the west coast. I wrote and directed several short films and entered them into film festivals all over the country. My love of film and music influence each other constantly. I love telling stories through my songs. I'm excited to help people figure out how to play what it is they're passionate about. I've run into so many roadblocks throughout my time creating music, and I feel that I can relate and help with most of the problems you may be facing with guitar or songwriting.
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    5.0
    16 Reviews
    Dawn
    Teacher's studio
    Jack is a great teacher. Very patient.
    Posted Feb 27, 2024
    Mia
    Online
    My first lesson with Jack was great! He was communicative ahead of time and very patient with me in needing to tune my ukulele during our lesson. He is very knowledgeable and I am excited to continue lessons with him!
    Posted Jan 16, 2024
    Bruce
    Teacher's studio
    So far so good. I’ve taught myself as much as I can and now I’m working with Jack to take my understanding of music and my playing to the next part of. the journey. Jack is very willing to with me on this and I’m very happy with where we are headed.
    Posted Aug 8, 2023
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    Experience

    Music Instructor

    Jan, 2022 - Aug, 2022

    The Rockory (Kirkland, WA)

    Taught children from ages 5 and up guitar, ukulele, piano and bass guitar. Always did my best to create a calm and comfortable environment for the kids to have fun and learn without pressure.

    Education

    Video Production

    Sep, 2007 - Jul, 2009

    Baker College

    Film Major

    Sep, 2009 - Sep, 2010

    The Motion Picture Institute of Michigan

    Languages

    Spanish

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