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Nairobi S.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 7+

Speaks Spanish

Teaching since 2000

Jazz Performance & Composition

About Nairobi S.

5.0

(5)

My goal is to make you shine. All lessons are individually designed specifally for you. Also, I know HOW to teach effectively. Establishing trust and communication is key. All lessons are customized to your musical tastes and particular style of learning. There are many talented professional musicians who aren't good teachers. It took my first year on the job to master the methods of being an effective teacher (and I'm still learning!) Besides musical skill, it takes patience and empathy (enjoying your work helps too!) What I like most about teaching is...spreading music, playing music - listening and helping others play...Everyday is fun, it's totally inspiring. I think my favorite thing is when students proudly play music that they've composed. Even my bad days are good!

Instructor details

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Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

9 AM-9 PM

Tuesday

9 AM-9 PM

Wednesday

9 AM-9 PM

Thursday

9 AM-8:30 PM

Friday

9 AM-8:30 PM

Saturday

9 AM-8:30 PM

Sunday

9 AM-8 PM

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

Pricing

30 minutes

$25

60 minutes

$40

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5.0

5 Reviews

Tiffany

Student's home

It was the best! I didn't know what to expect because I've never played before. Nairobi was patient, professional and thorough. He was reassuring and his instructions were easy to follow. No longer nervous, I feel like I've achieved a major goal in learning to play. 5 STARS!

Posted Aug 7, 2018

Russ

Online

Nairobi was very helpful with his instructions, and used analogies and examples to help me better understand the lesson. Really walked me through. By the time I was assigned the homework, I already had a clear idea of how to practice.

Posted Mar 20, 2018

Conrad

Online

Vast experience and knowledge. Patient approach to teaching.

Posted Mar 20, 2018

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Experience

Producer/Composer

Mar, 2008 - Present

pHaT-cAt Productions

Recording, composing for local and national recording artists. Music Lessons/Music Theory for Guitar and Bass.

Guitar & Bass Instructor

Jan, 2006 - Feb, 2008

Family Music Centers

Music instruction -Guitar & Bass: Music Theory/Scales/Chords/Solos & Improv

Record Producer

Mar, 1993 - Jan, 1998

Sony/Mercury Records/Atlantic Records

Composed and Produced Recordings for various artists contracted to the labels.

Education

Audio Engineering

Jan, 1982 - Jun, 1984

Institute for Audio Research

Jazz Performance & Composition

Jan, 1983 - Jun, 1985

City University of New York

Awards

Most Inspirational Instructor

Jun, 1998

Fashion College of California

Affiliations

BMI

Sep, 1986

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.

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Apr, 1997

Celebrating music through the GRAMMY Awards for more than 50 years, The Recording Academy continues its rich legacy and ongoing growth as the premier outlet for honoring achievements in the recording arts and supporting the music community.