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Banjo with Jason M.

Los Angeles, California

4.9
(109)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 4+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1996
Associate or Arts in Music and Business
  • 1 Repeated Students

Learn to play Banjo, Scruggs style and more!

Fully Vaccinated as of 5/19/21!! Bluegrass, Claw-hammer, Southern Rock, 5-string, 4-string Tenor, Metal, Rock, Pop and Country

Instructor details

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Teaching Hours

Wednesday
6 AM-6:30 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$65
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$85
90 minutes
$110
120 minutes
$130
150 minutes
$145

About Jason M.

4.9
(109)
-=FULL VACCINATED as of 5/19/21!!=-TakeLessons.com Instructor since it's inception, Jason M. is available for in person and online lessons worldwide leaving no stone un-turned! Jason has been playing guitar for over 20 years, ukulele, bass, banjo and keyboard for over 10 and teaching music in general since 1996 and professionally since 1998. Although trained in standard teaching methods for both pubic and private situations, he has developed a method of teaching that positively develops and enhances the student€'s strengths in dexterity, music and art theory, ear-training, memorization and visual techniques like drawing from reference or sightreading. His goal as a teacher is specifically designed to help you achieve your goals as an artist and a musician. Jason has also grown as an instructor starting as a Guitar Instructor and evolved into a full-blown Music Director at the National Guitar Workshop's Day Jams Rock Music Day Camp/Rock Music Band Camp where students ages 7-15 came to form bands, record original material and master their craft. He also taught in addition to guitar, bass, drums, ukulele, banjo and songwriting/sightreading hosted a recording clinic at the end of each day. Jason has hosted student showcases/charity benefits where students were able to get on stage and show off their new talent and perform with other musicians. It wasn't mandatory, if you were just looking to come out and support there was no pressure other than to come out and have fun. Jason has been transcribing music in all different genres since the age of 18 and has become a master of the craft including both 5 line staff and tablature, hand-crafted exercises and deconstructions to better enhance the students learning. You can even see his work published music and art in quite a few Rock Magazines. Jason attended the University of Alaska, Anchorage where his degree is in Music and Business. He is constantly continuing his education with music theory courses as well as private guitar instruction. He attends guitar workshops and seminars by artists such as John 5, Kerry King, Andy Timmons, Chris Broderick, Dave Ellefson, Jason Mraz, Dr. Luke, John Mayer, Ludacris, Bob Weir, and others who are known as some of the worlds finest guitar players, artists, etc. He reviews every day from a wide range of over 1000 sources working to become a better musician, artist and instructor. Jason teaches all experience levels from beginner to intermediate and advanced as well as artists with a variety of interests. Since joining Take Lessons, local news outlet Fox 5 did a segment with one of his TL students who overcame issues with ADD and depression as a result of taking guitar lessons. Many of his students advance quickly, some have released albums, been in Guitar World Magazine won awards for their music websites. There are no limits! *** Lesson Details *** Lessons are scheduled to best fit to the student'€s schedule/ Jason is a very patient instructor and understands that all students learn at a different pace and everyone is an individual. *** Studio Equipment *** ESP KH2 "skully" Kirk Hammett signature model Electric Epiphone Zakk Wylde signature model Electric Schecter SLS Blackjack Special Edition Avenger with ©Sustainiac Schecter Blackjack ATX 7-string Jackson Randy Rhodes V Fender '51 Pawn Shop Series Epiphone Banjo Mahalo Ukulele Savannah Ukulele Concert ukulele M. Acoustic G&L S-500 custom Electric ESP LTD AX-50 "banjo" Electric ESP LTD AX-50 "guitar" Fender Squire John 5 signature model Epiphone 12-string Nylon Classical Yamaha Acoustic (left and right handed) Voyage-Air Guitar Acoustic Fender Squire Bass Dean Vendetta Electric Dean Dime Razorback B.C. Rich Warlock Yamaha Keyboard ProTools LE Guitar Pro 6 Tascam CD-GT2 KRK Rokits speakers Line 6 AXSYS212 Amp Scott Ian Randall Amp Cry Baby Wah Digitech Whammy/Bad Monkey/Death Metal/Grunge pedals Ibanez Chorus/Flanger Delay/Echo Line 6 Backtrack Drum sticks and practice pad Multi-angle cameras for online students *** Travel Equipment *** Voyage-Air Guitar (Acoustic) ESP Kirk Hammett KH2 Mini-amp (larger available on occasion) Multi FX boxes depending on client. iPad Pro and or drawing supplies ---keyboard/ukulele/bass/banjos *** Specialties *** drawing, guitar, music theory, music, bass guitar, banjo, ukulele, songwriting, electric guitar, acoustic guitar,
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109 Reviews
Erica
Student's home
Jason was encouraging and engaging with my 10 y.o. daughter in her drawing lessons. He gave clear instructions, answered all her questions thoroughly, and gave praise readily. Only feedback might be that lessons could be longer to allow for more exploration of techniques being taught.
Posted Jan 5, 2024
Alex
Teacher's studio
Great first lesson.
Posted Mar 18, 2023
Myriam
Online
enjoyed and informative
Posted Feb 23, 2023
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Experience

Guitar Instructor, Music Director

Jul, 2010 - Present

National Guitar Workshop, Day Jams, Rock Music Band Camp

Starting as a guitar instructor, I moved my way up to teaching multi-instruments, clinics and eventually became the primary music director for the camp. Duties included teaching, songwriting, recording, performance, and overall view of what it's like to be in a real band. Camp is ages 7-15.

Education

Associate or Arts in Music and Business

Aug, 1997 - Aug, 1999

University of Alaska Anchorage

Associate of Arts in Music and Business

Aug, 1997 - Aug, 1999

KPC, University of Alaska Anchorage

Certifications

First Aid

Jun, 2012

American Red Cross

Non music related. Took class for certification to work for kids for rock camp.

Awards

Voyage Air Guitar VAD-06

Jun, 2010

ASCAP

Endorsement from G7th The Capo Company

Jan, 2015

G7th The Capo Company

Affiliations

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Jun, 2007

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

Languages

English

Native Proficiency

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