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Blues Guitar with Marty L.

Van Nuys, California

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2014
Guitar / Harmony / Music Business

    Blues guitar lessons with a well-informed guitarist

    I have been studying the guitar privately and formally for over 13 years now. I have been performing in bands for all of that time, in addition to solo performances. I have proficiency in a variety of genres and have studied classical guitar, resulting in an Associates in guitar performance. I have also attended the Berklee College of Music as a guitarist.

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    About Marty L.

    5.0
    (3)
    Hello and welcome! My name is Marty and I am a musician and guitarist. I've been performing for over 20 years, and have been teaching for almost 10. I have performed and taught in a variety of styles, including but not limited to rock, blues, funk, reggae, soul, classic, electronic, and jazz. I have also taught students of all ages and skill levels. My ultimate goal as a guitar teacher is to help you feel realize your goals! I also prioritize showing how the material we learn informs the music we love. I enjoy connecting the dots between the chords and scales that we learn as foundational building blocks, to the songs that inspired the student to learn in the first place. I find that seeing the practical application of the theory really helps students gain a a greater understanding. Message me if you have any questions! Looking forward to helping you however I can :)
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    5.0
    3 Reviews
    Dean
    Student's home
    As a beginner with no experience I found Marty to be a great instructor, helping me advance my guitar playing while developing enough of an understanding of music theory so it all made sense.
    Posted Mar 26, 2016
    darryl thornton
    Student's home
    Marty was awesome , a real nice guy and told me of his mucial experience . I'm glad I got him to teach me the way of playing my bass .
    Posted Mar 4, 2016
    Gavin England-lowell
    Student's home
    He did a great job engaging my son!
    Posted Jan 30, 2016

    Experience

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    Jun, 2021 - Feb, 2022

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    Taught adult continuing education classes in guitar

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    Buchanan Music

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    Mesa Arts Academy

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    Guitar Teacher

    Sep, 2015 - Sep, 2016

    Rochester Contemporary School of Music

    Substitute for full-time guitar teacher

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    Sep, 2015 - Jun, 2019

    The Music Store

    Taught all ages and skill levels of guitar students

    Education

    Associates of Science in Music Performance

    Jun, 2010 - Dec, 2012

    Monroe Community College

    Guitar / Harmony / Music Business

    May, 2014 - May, 2015

    Berklee College of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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