Lesson Details
Ukulele
- Levels Taught:
- Beginner, Intermediate
Joel teaches
About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 5+
- Teaching since:
- November 2012
Guitar, Bass and Ukulele teacher with over 20 years experience located in Memphis, TN. With a fully customizable approach to teaching, Joel will have you up and playing the songs you want to learn as fast as after a few lessons. All ages at all levels of playing ability. Learning music is fun with Joel !
Not only will we be learning how to play the guitar, bass or ukulele and playing songs, but also learning how to sing them as well. As you progress along you will learn how to improvise and make a melodic solo. I will explain theory in an easy to understand way and how to compose your own songs too !
Joël has worked as a professional musician, teacher, producer/engineer, and concert promoter for the past 30 years. Joël studied composition at Humber College in Toronto before relocating to London with his alternative rock band Melt. Melt quickly grabbed the attention of the critics, and received extensive play on BBC Radio One, XFM, and London FM. Rock journalists wrote rave reviews of Melt for Melody Maker and NME and was given "Single Of The Week" status. Melt performed with Supergrass, Modest Mouse, Eels, Julianna Hatfield, and Hefner.
Joël moved to New York and formed his next band, Mutronium who were voted #2 favorite of the year on WFMU Radio. Mutronium performed with Grizzly Bear, Au Revoir Simone, and BM Linx before disbanding. Joel then turned his attention to production work, producing and engineering recordings for TVT recording artists Ambulance Ltd. and 11 albums for U.K. band Hefner. Currently Joël is working on placement music for TV and films.
Experience
Guitar, Bass & Ukulele teacher
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016Teaching students songs, technique, theory, and how to improve their singing.
Guitar, Bass & Ukulele teacher
Mar 2014 - May 2015Head guitar teacher at Sam Ash in Springfield. Teaching many students of all ages and abilities.
Education
Music Composition
Sep 1991 - Jun 1993Languages
English
13 Reviews
Write a ReviewJust because you know how to do something does not mean that you can teach others how to do it, but this is not the case with Joel. He is a very knowledgeable, friendly and talented instructor who truly possesses the art of teaching. Joel works with you where you are and scaffolds your lessons in a way that you can't help but learn and feel accomplished every time that you meet with him. I highly recommend Joel as a guitar instructor!
+ Read MoreJoel is a fantastic instructor! My 5-year-old son loves him and has enjoyed his lessons because Joel is so very patient and skilled at what he does. I highly recommend Joel if you have a child wanting to learn to play the guitar. His coming to our home for lessons has been wonderful!
+ Read MoreJoel did a great job of explaining why you need to do things certain ways which was helpful. He was very patient and encouraging.
Joel is a very good instructor, he makes sure his students develope good work ethics and lays a foundation that keeps a students interest and desire to learn.
Joel is a great instructor he is so calm and incouroging! He make it fun!
HE was very easy to understand. Very knowledgeable
Joel was an inspiration. He is very knowledgeable and most important patients
Joel was an inspiration. He is very knowledgeable and most important patients
Amazing instructor! Made my daughter very comfortable and created a good learning environment
Joel is such a great teacher. He's very nice and patient with beginners. I've learned a lot so far in my lessons. I would recommend anyone to take lessons from him.
Joel is very supportive of beginners and makes learning enjoyable. Before our first lesson together, I had never picked up a guitar. Since then, I've learned a lot and it's never been boring. I highly recommend him to students of all levels.
Joel is very encouraging and understanding with new and inexperienced students.
Very good. Teacher knows his stuff. Teaches at the proper level for the student.