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Kaz A.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks Japanese, English

Teaching since 2007

Music Performance for guitar

About Kaz A.

4.8

(5)

Hi! As a music educator, I have been active since graduating with my music performance bachelor's degree from Mason Gross Rutgers University in 2006. I believe music offers invaluable lessons for developing creativity, hard-work ethic and self-awareness. I consider myself to be an easy-going but effective teacher. Students have told me that I'm patient and great at explaining difficult things. Prior to the first lesson, I will ask you for some background information about the student's experience with music (lessons/teachers, listening habits, attention/focus, etc.). During each lesson, we will go over fundamental techniques, songs and improving overall musicianship.

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Hancock Street

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Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-6 PM

Tuesday

9 AM-6 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-6 PM

Thursday

9 AM-6 PM

Friday

9 AM-6 PM

Saturday

9 AM-6 PM

Sunday

9 AM-6 PM

Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

Pricing

30 minutes

$30

35 minutes

$33

40 minutes

$37

45 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$60

90 minutes

$80

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5 Reviews

Steve

Student's home

Took guitar lessons from Kaz a few years ago, & couldn’t recommend him more highly. He is extremely patient, & willing to work with your strengths as opposed to pointing out your weaknesses like other instructors I’ve had.

Posted Apr 3, 2019

Celeste

Student's home

Kaz was a great instructor. As a beginner, my son felt comfortable with him and learned pretty quickly. Unfortunately, my son didn't was to play but I would hire him again.

Posted Apr 2, 2019

Student's home

Kaz was amazing. I unfortunately had to cut my lessons short when I moved which was super disappointing. I would highly recommend Kaz as a teacher.

Posted Apr 1, 2019

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Experience

Guitarist for church of radiant light worship service

Oct, 2016 - Present

Church of Radiant Light in Bloomfield, NJ

Performed gospel music in the 6-piece worship group • Learned, memorized and played new gospel repertoire every week • Arranged music without written music or charts for a group consisting of two organs, drums, bass, saxophone and guitar

Guitarist in wedding music duo

Sep, 2013 - Present

Kaz and Cam wedding music

Provide music for weddings and parties for up to two hours. Music includes repertoire from the pop, rock, classical, jazz or traditional genre. “As a guitar-violin duo, we can play quietly and set the tone for an intimate dinner party with well-known popular or jazz classics. We can also play traditional songs appropriate for that treasured sentimental moment during a wedding ceremony.”

Guitar Instructor

Jun, 2013 - Present

Along The Hudson Guitar Lessons

Guitar and Rock Band Instructor

Dec, 2010 - Jan, 2015

CJC Music School

Guitar Instructor

Jan, 2006 - Apr, 2008

Music Den

• Weekly lessons for students of various ages and skill levels, learning to play popular, classical and jazz music on the guitar • Coached student bands consisting of middle and high school students for annual concert at CJC music studio • Areas of focus during lessons include: note reading, right and left hand technique, chords shapes and strumming, scales, arpeggios, improvising, ear training and music theory • Basic piano lessons for ages 7-9 • Bass guitar lessons for beginners and intermediate level students

Freelance musician

Jan, 2001 - Present

Self-Employed

PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE Organized, booked and performed for duo, trio, and quartet in various performance settings • Hosted Weekly Jazz Jam sessions at Old Bay-New Brunswick, NJ May 2005-July 2005 • Performed with group at Cecil’s Jazz-West Orange, NJ August 2006 • Weekly performance at the Spring Grill-Rutherford, NJ April 2008-July 2008 • Love Bakery performance every other week-Jersey City, NJ March 2009-February 2010 • Music Director at Gammeok Restaurant-Fort Lee, NJ January 2012 – March 2013

Education

Music Performance for guitar

Aug, 2003 - Apr, 2005

Mason Gross Arts at Rutgers University

Awards

Dean's List

Jun, 2004

Rutgers University

Teacher Of The Year

Jun, 2014

CJC Music School

Blue Note all star jazz combo

Aug, 2004

Blue Note Venue

Affiliations

ASCAP

Jan, 2010

ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.