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Guitar with Josh M.

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Teaches online
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Age: 5+
Teaching since 2013
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Guitar

    Learn rock, jazz, or metal guitar online from a seasoned pro

    Josh takes a goal-oriented approach to lessons that keeps students on track for consistent, tangible results. He emphasizes the following: - ear training - technique - repertoire - musical language blended with music theory and sight reading Everything Josh teaches is customized according to students' goals, but relies on a tried and true learning method. Each lesson includes a followup email with notes, PDF sheet music (or guitar pro files), and any supplemental material the student may need. Josh primarily teaches rock, jazz, and fingerstyle. He has a degree in Jazz studies from the University of Colorado in Boulder and additionally has over a decade of experience playing in rock and metal bands.

    Instructor details

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 PM-6:45 PM
    Tuesday
    4:30 PM-6:45 PM
    Wednesday
    5 PM-6:45 PM
    Thursday
    3:15 PM-9 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-5:45 PM
    6:45 PM-9 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $30
    45 minutes
    $45
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Josh M.

    5.0
    (2)
    Josh takes a goal-oriented approach to lessons that keeps students on track for consistent, tangible results. He emphasizes the following: - ear training - technique - repertoire - musical language blended with music theory and sight reading Everything Josh teaches is customized according to students' goals, but relies on a tried and true learning method. Each lesson includes a followup email with notes, PDF sheet music (or guitar pro files), and any supplemental material the student may need. Josh primarily teaches rock, jazz, and fingerstyle. He has a degree in Jazz studies from the University of Colorado in Boulder and additionally has over a decade of experience playing in rock and metal bands.

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    Demo Lesson - Triads
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    Intermediate
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    Experience

    Show director, instructor and manager

    Sep, 2020 - Present

    School of Rock

    - Lessons instructor for over 50 students everywhere from ages 6 to 60 - Director of shows, coaching musicians on a variety of instruments to learn rock songs and eventually perform on stage. - Manges Rock 101 program by administering classes, training instructors, song selection, and organizing concerts for students 6 to 12.

    Over a decade of teaching experience

    Jan, 2012 - Present

    Self employed

    Josh began teaching while still in high school, volunteering for after school music programs as well as bringing music programs to schools that didn't already have one. This was a mix of group guitar lessons, group band classes, and individual tutoring.

    Education

    Associate of Arts

    Sep, 2016 - May, 2018

    Arapahoe Community College

    Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Guitar

    Sep, 2018 - May, 2020

    University of Colorado, Boulder

    Certifications

    Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz Guitar

    May, 2020

    University of Colorado, Boulder

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Aug, 2020

    Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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