Classical Guitar with Jaxon W.

*See further below for lesson details!* Jaxon the Guitarist: I have a Doctorate in classical guitar from USC's renowned Thornton School of Music. I have been playing the guitar for 25 years and teaching for 17. My main style is classical, and due to the technical training I have had since I was very young, it has been very easy for me to learn and master other styles such as Flamenco, Rock, Jazz, Blues, Pop, etc. I have a passion for performing and have played hundreds of solo and ensemble concerts. As a classical performer I have won prizes in numerous competitions, including the Pacific Guitar Competition, San Francisco Guitar Competition, Sierra Nevada Competition, and the OSAA Oregon State Competition. I have played concerts all over the United States and Europe. As a performer of other styles I have played in many original and cover bands and have won high school and University level battle of the bands competitions. I was a Northwest regional finalist in Guitar Center's "King of the Blues" competition as well. I recently won a Fulbright Scholarship to study Spanish and Flamenco Guitar in Seville, Spain for 2015 and 16. Jaxon the Teacher: I really love spreading the knowledge I've learned over the years about the guitar, bass guitar, songwriting, music theory, and everything music related to my students. I find a huge sense of fulfillment in seeing my students understand and enjoy learning and making beautiful music. I have a high level of knowledge and skills that I am very willing to use to teach students from the most beginner to the most advanced. Former students of mine have achieved lofty goals ranging from making it into a music program at the college level to winning their school's talent show to being accepted into their school's jazz band. *** Lesson Details *** My curriculum is based around YOU. I push my students hard, but I make sure they're always having fun and enjoying playing. I like to get my students playing real songs as fast as possible so they can see results immediately and get excited! Online Lessons: I am a specialist in online teaching. and I go the extra mile to make sure you get your money's worth. Online lessons with me include personalized instruction, PDF's, play-along recordings, and instructional video recaps to help you practice. I also believe that knowing how and what to practice is one of the top indicators of success. That's why I will send you a personalized practice plan after each lesson so you know what and how to practice! Children: I am trained and specialized in teaching children guitar using classical technique. I have taught hundreds of kids in schools, privately, and in groups over the years. The method I use is proven to give kids the best possible start to music and maximize their potential, even if they don't want to do classical later in life. If you have children and you want them to learn good technique and music principles through guitar, you don't need to look any further. *** Studio Equipment *** I have stools, music stands, and an amp here so all you need to bring is your guitar! *** Travel Equipment *** I do not provide any equipment. Student must have their own guitar and amp if they play electric. *** Specialties *** -Children's fingerstyle/classical guitar -Proficient in ABRSM and Suzuki method -Specialist in classical and Flamenco guitar, though proficient up to advanced in any guitar style (blues, rock, country, jazz, pop, etc) -Also very experienced teaching songwriting and music performance