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Flamenco Guitar with John B.

Arlington, Virginia

4.9
(130)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1986
Bachelor of Music

    Play the Flamenco Guitar like a pro with a professional teacher with 25 years of experience

    Learn how to play Flamenco guitar! Learn how to play Flamenco techniques such as, rasqueados, tremolo, chord progressions and improvisation and note reading. Through careful study, students will learn to play various Flamenco styles such as Malaguena, Bulerias, Farrucas, Soleares, Fandangos and more.

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    South Hill Street
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    11 AM-1 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-10 AM
    12 PM-1:30 PM
    2:30 PM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-5:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-12 PM
    1:30 PM-2 PM
    Friday
    7 AM-2 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM-1 PM
    Sunday
    9:30 AM-11 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $55

    About John B.

    4.9
    (130)
    I have been playing for about 35 years and teaching music and guitar for 25 years. I have a Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Classical guitar. I've taught at the University level and currently maintain a professional studio in Arlington, Virginia. I am very well versed in many different styles of music including, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical and Suzuki guitar. Students who decide to sign up with me, will have a lesson plan, a strategy for meeting their musical goals and will enjoy themselves in the process. *** Lesson Details *** Lessons are custom designed to meet the needs of every student, whether it is someone just starting out with the basics or for that seasoned player that wants to hone their professional skills. As a teacher, I consider myself easy going and laid back, with an emphasis on encouraging each student to do their very best. *** Studio Equipment *** Guitar, instruments, keyboards recording equipment, waiting room, seating for parents *** Travel Equipment *** Music stand, foot stool, cables.- Teacher Own instrument, amplifier if needed, notebook.-Student *** Specialties *** I have been teaching for about 25 years and am well versed in Jazz, Classical, Rock, Blues and Country genres. I focus on anything from note reading, theory, improvisation and composing.
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    130 Reviews
    Lila
    Online
    John is a great teacher, lesson is very individualized and challenging. Helping my daughter learn what she likes while teaching her proper technique.,
    Posted Apr 10, 2024
    Lila
    Online
    John is a great teacher, lesson is very individualized and challenging. Helping my daughter learn what she likes while teaching her proper technique.,
    Posted Apr 10, 2024
    Joseph
    Online
    Great Teacher, Very laid back and Nice!
    Posted Feb 24, 2024
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    Experience

    Guitar Instructor

    Sep, 1989 - Dec, 1999

    College of Southern Maryland

    Taught privately as well as group guitar instructions for 10 years. Responsible for building a guitar program, maintaining and instructing students in the areas of guitar performance, guitar studies in Classical and Jazz guitar, note reading, improvisation and music theory.

    Guitar Instructor

    Sep, 2004 - May, 2009

    Mary Washington University

    Taught privately as an adjunct faculty member. Responsible for guitar instructions in Classical and Jazz guitar. Students were instructed in note reading, theory, improvisation and appropriate classical and jazz guitar repertoire.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 1992 - May, 1996

    Howard University

    Affiliations

    Music Teachers National Association

    Sep, 1996

    The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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