Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2007
Area of Study: Songwriting
About James R.
4.9
(12)
*PLEASE NOTE: I don't travel to Bellevue, Mercer Island or anywhere that requires me to drive over I-90 or the 520 bridge. Sorry! 3 miles is my maximum distance of travel, and please take note of the time slot I have open (usually just a few).
I've been exploring music since age 13 when I started on guitar and electric bass. I've gigged around the Puget Sound area for over a decade and am passionate about many styles of music. I've played in jazz and blues ensembles while studying music in Boston and Seattle. I perform my own music. I play acoustic and electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele, mandolin, piano, drums and I sing.
*** Lesson Details ***
Required Accessories: Music Stand, 3-Ring Binder, Sheet Protectors
Chords, scales and finger-picking are the three areas of guitar, ukulele and mandolin playing which I have my students work on each week (the areas for bass are; scales and the different types of bass playing methods). The format for my sheets is done in traditional music notation with a mix of tablature - the standard presentation for guitar books. Sessions are also divided more or less in half between working on fundamentals and working on songs. Music appreciation, learning to play with other instruments and play-alongs with recordings are also a part of my teaching platform. Students are encouraged to give song suggestions for learning, and it's one of my favorite aspects of being an instructor! My YouTube channel has some Student Favorites playlists with the most memorable and effective songs I've been teaching over the last decade. Cheers!
*** Travel Equipment ***
I bring one of my acoustics to my lessons.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-12:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
ReviewsWrite a review
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
4.9
12 Reviews
Cory
Student's home
James was awesome! I took a series of 10 at home lessons that really boosted my bass playing. He used a combination of learning with music that I could play along to as well as practice chord tones and other more classical learning tools. I would recommend him to anyone that wanted to build their skills.
Thanks James!
Posted Apr 18, 2019
Alton
Student's home
James was a delight, and our son was pleased with his first lesson.
Sincerely anticipating more!
Posted Aug 12, 2016
Teresa Gamble
Student's home
Engaging, patient and very talented. Wonderful with our teenage son.
Posted Jun 28, 2016
Experience
Private Instructor
Jan, 2005 - PresentSelf-Employed
I've been teaching since high school.
Education
Area of Study: Guitar Performance
Oct, 2007 - Dec, 2008Berklee School of Music
Area of Study: Songwriting
Oct, 2009 - Apr, 2010Seattle Central Community College
James Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-12:30 PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Thursday
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$60
Private Lessons
- 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
- 300+ subjects to choose from
- Meet online or in person
- Free on-demand videos and articles