Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2008
B.S. Music Management
About Michael B.
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Mike is a talented musician from Atlanta with a passion for jazz. In his musical career Mike has performed on 104.7 The Fishâs Kevin and Taylor in the Morning Show and in local clubs. Mike has been playing guitar for ten years and graduated from Georgia State University with a degree in Music Management. At Georgia State Mike has participated in the top Jazz Guitar Ensemble and top Vocal Ensemble. In addition to performing, Mike is a teacher and arranger. His arrangements have been performed by the GSU Jazz Guitar Ensemble. Mike has studied with Dave Frackenpohl and Marc Baldwin. Additionally he has had the opportunity to attend master classes with Jimmy Heath, Carl Allen and Jody Fisher.
*** Lesson Details ***
Mike is a stern but gentle teacher. He is very easy going, however, Mike is very willing to push a student to reach their potential should they need it. In his own studies, Mike focuses on Jazz and improvisation. He enjoys many other styles of music as well such as rock, pop and classical.
Mike's focus for beginners learning the guitar is on technique and theory. His approach is to use basic chord progressions and single note reading. In addition he incorporates any song the student brings in and would like to learn. Mike believes that learning comes best when the student has songs they are interested in. Of course the specifics of a student's curriculum will be shaped by that student's interests.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Dedicated studio setup in the basement with a piano and several guitars.
*** Specialties ***
Specialize in Jazz, Rock
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
2 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
2 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM-1:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM-2:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$37
60 minutes
$44
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4.6
6 Reviews
Suzanne Presto
Teacher's studio
Positive and patient!
Posted Feb 1, 2016
Eugene Dye
Teacher's studio
Michael is an excellent instructor with a sound knowledge of music. He has a customized lesson plan for each day and is very patient with student. Highly recommended !
Posted May 21, 2015
Dan Crunk
Great Teacher
Mike is a great guy to learn from. His method is well thought out. He is a positive guy and an expert player.
Posted Sep 3, 2012
Education
B.S. Music Management
Aug, 2004 - Jul, 2011Georgia State University
Michael's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
2 PM-6:30 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-6:30 PM
Friday
2 PM-6:30 PM
Saturday
7 AM-1:30 PM
Sunday
11 AM-2:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$37
60 minutes
$44
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