Classical Guitar with Jordan D.

"One of the top young guitarists of his generation" (Performance Today), Jordan D. is an active soloist and chamber musician based in New York and Philadelphia. He has received prizes in numerous competitions, including the 2013 Astral Artists National Auditions, 2011 Lillian Fuchs Chamber Music Competition, 2010 Indiana International Guitar Competition, and 2008 American String Teachers Association Competition. In 2013, Jordan was a Young Artist in Residence on American Public Media's "Performance Today." An advocate for contemporary music, Jordan has commissioned and premiered dozens of pieces internationally. He is a performer in several New York City ensembles, including Ensemble Moto Perpetuo, Ensemble sans maître, and Tempus Continuum. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Jordan started playing music at a young age. His past teachers were Clare Callahan, David Starobin, and Jason Vieaux. He has received degrees from the University of Cincinnati and the Manhattan School of Music. In the Fall of 2011, Jordan was one of two guitarists selected to inaugurate a new program in classical guitar at Philadelphia's Curtis Institute of Music. *** Lesson Details *** As a teacher, I draw upon a variety of musical styles, as they all teach valuable things -- most of my experience lies in classical, jazz, and rock. I aim to help develop a student's musical ability via flexible music lessons. I tailor lessons to the student's strengths and weaknesses as well as personality, since the "cookie cutter" approach tends dull the student's enjoyment. Learning music should be an easy-going process, although dedicated practice is essential. And even though the guitar has its physical obstacles, I try to develop habits of easing unnecessary tension. *** Travel Equipment *** Guitar *** Specialties *** For the beginning student, lessons are focused on technique and fundamentals such as reading music, rhythm, etc. I use a variety of method books to work out of depending on what may best suit the individual student. For intermediate-advanced students, lessons can be geared towards more specific styles such as classical, jazz, rock,