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Music Performance with Judy G.

Rio Vista, California

4.9
(30)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 8+
Teaching since 2004
Bachelor of Science Radio & TV Broadcasting

    Learn to perform on stage with fun & easy lessons!

    Hello! I’m a professional artist, singer, songwriter & guitarist. I can teach you how to perform on stage with your instrument as well as singing with an instrument. These are fun & easy lessons tailored to the student. We'll work on songs that you are interested as well as ones that fit your skill level. I look forward to working with you!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    9:45 AM-1:15 PM
    Wednesday
    6 PM-6:30 PM
    7:15 PM-8:30 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-12 PM
    7 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    9:30 AM-11 AM
    12 PM-3 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-3 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    45 minutes
    $60
    60 minutes
    $70
    90 minutes
    $100
    120 minutes
    $130

    About Judy G.

    4.9
    (30)
    Greetings! Thanks for checking out my lessons. My name is Judy aka Groovy Judy. I'm a guitarist, singer, songwriter and performer. I've been playing music for 45 years and teaching private and group lessons since 2004. I teach guitar, ukulele, beginning electric bass, vocals, beginning piano and songwriting. I’m currently teaching online via TakeLessons Classroom, Zoom, FaceTime, Skype or Microsoft Teams. I work with a lot of kids (as well as adults) and beginners. I'm extremely patient, and I enjoy getting brand new students up and running with proper techniques and good habits. My teaching style/philosophy is to get my students playing as soon as possible in an easy and fun way. I focus on basics such as tuning, rhythm, proper pick technique, strumming, reading guitar tab and/or sheet music, and playing songs. I tailor my lessons to the student so it's fun for both of us. The styles I teach are: rock (classic, indie, punk) folk, pop, reggae/ska funk, blues, r&b, country, some finger-picking, and a bit of classical. I can teach you any song you want to play whether it's rap, rock hip-hop or a piano piece. I will find a way to do it and make it fun. :-) My style is easy going, but not lackadaisical. I take teaching seriously and do my best to make the student feel comfortable. I give my students weekly assignments that I ask them to complete. However, if a student doesn't work on their assignment, I don't criticize or condemn them. I go over the assignment with them and gently remind them to play and work on the materials I've given. I love teaching, music, and sharing my gifts with others. Thanks and I look forward to working with you! Cheers, Judy G. aka Groovy Judy *** Lesson Details *** Lessons are once a week. *** Studio Equipment *** guitar amps, guitar stands, bass amp, a music stand, mp3 player, a lava lamp and some cool rock posters.  *** Travel Equipment *** acoustic and electric guitars, music stand, small amp, mp3 player and lots of cool music ***Please note - for in person lessons I'm in the Sacramento Delta. *** Specialties *** I love rock, pop, folk, funk, fingerpicking and the blues. I teach all of those styles and songs by great artists such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Ed Sheeran, Jason Mraz, Taylor Swift, Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Sly & The Family Stone, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton and many more.
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    4.9
    30 Reviews
    Terrance
    Online
    She has been great and patient with my 7yr old daughter
    Posted Oct 24, 2022
    Cassie and Seun
    Online
    Ms. Judy has been an excellent tutor for our 13 yr old daughter that is learning to play the guitar. Our daughter finds her very easy to talk to and enjoys her guitar lesson! She is having fun!!
    Posted Feb 17, 2022
    Mychael Lewis
    Teacher's studio
    Awesome Instructor!
    Posted Jan 5, 2022
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    Experience

    Guitarist

    Jan, 1980 - Present

    Groovy Judy

    I've been playing guitar for over 42 years, learning and studying with several different methods and teachers. I've also been performing live for over 30 years. 😄✌🏻️❤️🎸🎶

    Education

    Bachelor of Science Radio & TV Broadcasting

    Sep, 1989 - Jun, 1992

    San Francisco State University

    Awards

    Best Song "Forgive."

    Apr, 2004

    West Coast Songwriters Association

    Affiliations

    West Coast Songwriters Association

    Mar, 1999

    West Coast Songwriters is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization. Founded in 1979, WCS has grown into one of the most active music associations in the USA, offering more than 20 events per month. Whether your goal is personal expression or to make a living in the music industry, knowing how to write, or recognize a well crafted song is key to your success. At WCS, members establish important relationships, both professionally and personally, that enhance and accelerate their development. Music ceases to be a solitary pursuit and becomes a shared endeavor through the focus, feedback, collaboration, contacts/networking and support that WCS provides.

    Toastmasters International

    Mar, 2021

    Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs.

    Women In Music

    Jul, 2015

    Women In Music is a non-profit organization with a mission to advance the awareness, equality, diversity, heritage, opportunities, and cultural aspects of women in the musical arts through education, support, empowerment, and recognition. Our seminars, panels, showcases, achievement awards, and youth initiatives celebrate the female contribution to the music world, and strengthen community ties.

    National Association of Music Merchants

    Apr, 2010

    NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.

    SoundExchange

    Jan, 2010

    SoundExchange helps the music and creative community thrive in the digital age. SoundExchange is the independent nonprofit collective management organization that collects and distributes digital performance royalties to featured artists and copyright holders. We represent recording artists – from unsigned a cappella to acid rock to multi-platinum stars and master rights owners including major and independent record labels. It’s our job to ensure that these artists and copyright holders are compensated when their work is broadcast by non-interactive digital radio.

    American Federation of Musicians

    Mar, 2001

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Mar, 2000

    The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.

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