Music Recording with Michael K.

Hi! My name is Mike and I am 28 years old. I have been playing guitar now for about 13 years. I am a national touring guitar player in the band Letters From The Fire. We recently returned from a national tour with Seether, Trapt, and Pop Evil. I have been on 17 major national tours and have played every state in the U.S. except Hawaii and Alaska. I currently teach lesson in the South Bay Area, CA. My focus has been producing and song writing for film and television. I have taken it upon my self, as a product of the local music scene, to give back and help out younger bands get to the next level in the way they conduct themselves as musicians and in their songwriting. I am also working with Ben Moody (ex. Evanescence) on score pieces for several movies. Music is my life and its everything I do. I can't wait to get to know you, Lets rock out! *** Lesson Details *** As a self taught musician, I know it is important to take away all of the smoke and mirrors of the instrument. It is not impossible and you can, with practice and dedication, be a great musician. I also find it necessary to make lessons fun and entertaining. Though technique is important, it is important that you enjoy playing and practicing. I am a very laid back teacher as long as you are doing your job :) My teaching style does cater to different skill levels as well as the material you would like to learn. I hope to make this a fun and stress free environment for anyone. You can not learn an instrument if you are afraid of your teacher and your instrument. *** Studio Equipment *** Pro Tools 10 HD Native w/ Avid Omni interface. Axe Fx 2 Guitar Processor and 2 Bogner Uberschall Half Stacks. Line 6 Mini Combo 2 Esp Eclipse 1 Gibson Les Paul Studio 1 Warwick Bass Roland V-Drum TD-20 *** Travel Equipment *** Students should have a guitar, tuner, and some kind of amp. (amp not necessary) If teaching music recording, I would like the student to have a computer, DAW, and interface. *** Specialties *** I specialize in hard rock/metal guitar but can also teach Pop. I am knowledgeable in pro tools/musical recording as well. I also can teach music writing and music performance. As a touring musician who has toured with multi-platinum bands Seether, Fuel, 12 Stones, and The Letter Black, I pride myself on my knowledge in the industry that I can share with you.