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Banjo with Marija (pronounced, "Maria") K.

Palm Springs, California

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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English, SerboCroatian
Teaching since 1987
Certificate of Completion

    Learn strumming and picking techniques on the Banjo.

    Banjo is a great mood booster when playing for others or just for yourself. Learn left and right hand techniques while building your repertoire.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 PM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    12 PM-3 PM
    Wednesday
    12 PM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    45 minutes
    $60
    60 minutes
    $80

    About Marija (pronounced, "Maria") K.

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    Greetings from Marija (pronounced, "Maria")! Anyone who is curious about playing music or has a passion for it can learn. Whether you are an adult who is brand new at it (and you are NEVER "too old to start"), have been away from playing for a while & would like to get back into it, a performer who wants to work on technique, a young child who expresses an interest in a ukulele, a teen who wants to learn to "shred" on the electric guitar or someone who just loves the sound of a stringed instrument, I will help you reach your goals and quickly find enjoyment in playing your instrument of choice. About Marija: I am a Graduate of Musician's Institute/Guitar Institute of Technology, have a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from California Institute of the Arts and, as well as a long-time music instructor, am a working BMI songwriter and live performer, recording and playing original and tribute music, globally. Artist Product Endorsements: Levy's Leathers Limited Dunlop Guitar Accessories U.S.A. About Your Lessons: I have a patient, confidence-building and enthusiasm-generating approach to teaching that is positive, inspiring and comfortable, where students can learn in a way that is best suited to their individual personalities, playing level and pace. As we go along, we develop strategies for attainable goals with guidance for quality and streamlined practice-sessions for maximum results with minimum effort, which makes learning easier and faster. We also work from a list of the student's favorite songs in any style or genre, based on the student's interest, while exploring others in order to enhance skill and inspire creativity. Additional Note: For those who enjoy these guitar styles, my added experience in tributing these artists on guitar (and vocals) has enabled me to provide in-depth knowledge of the music of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Metallica, as well as many other styles and genres. I look forward to helping you meet your musical goals. Cheers!
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    Experience

    Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Mandolin and Banjo, etc. Instructor

    Sep, 1987 - Present

    Various Locations

    Along with being a BMI Composer and having performed globally on guitar and vocals with original and tribute bands, I have been a professional music educator for many years, including class and private instruction at various locations in the Southern California area, such as the following: Music and Arts/Guitar Center in Palm Springs, College of the Canyons in Valencia, Highlands Elementary School in Canyon Country, Stage 1 Music, World Music and Music Music in Simi Valley, Big Valley Music in Valencia and Northridge, Van Nuys Music in Van Nuys, various schools, music studios & homes.

    Education

    General Music with a Performance Emphasis on Guitar and Voice

    Sep, 1982 - Jun, 1986

    California Institute of the Arts

    Certificate of Completion

    Sep, 1986 - Jun, 1987

    Guitar Institute of Technology (Musicians Institute)

    Certifications

    Fully Vaccinated with Booster

    Nov, 2021

    Pfizer

    I will wear a mask during our lesson.

    Awards

    Best Female Guitarist

    Jun, 2005

    Rock City Awards

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Jun, 1978

    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

    Serbo Croatian

    Professional Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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