Bass Guitar with Nathaniel W.

Nathaniel Landon W., born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, began singing at the age of five at Hoffmantown Baptist Church, in the churches children’s choir. At age eight he began guitar lessons and continues playing guitar to this day. At age eleven he began taking Theory, ear training, musical conducting and basic voice from Opera Singer “Wayne Saxon”, he also sang in his non-denominational choir, “The Wayne Saxon Chorale”. At age sixteen Nathaniel began his already eleven-year career as a church music director, at Sandia Presbyterian Church. From 1998-2002 Nathaniel was selected to receive the National Award being put in the book “Who’s Who Among American High School Students”. This award is achieved through a teacher’s recommendation, and the Who’s Who board’s evaluation of Nathaniel’s achievements and persona. At age nineteen Nathaniel was given his first Professional opera role as “Marcus” the Roman Centurion in the Christian Opera “The Choice” as part of the Christian Opera Company founded by Eastern Hills Baptist Church. Two years later Nathaniel was selected to sing the National Anthem for the University of New Mexico’s Women’s basketball game, and for the semi-professional baseball team “The Albuquerque Isotopes”. That same year Nathaniel released two full length Christian Albums, on the label of “Audio Lab Productions”. By age twenty-one Nathaniel began studying Voice with Canadian Opera Singer “Steve Gokool” and spent three years as his Assistant Music Director at St. Stephens United Methodist Church. Nathaniel also began his career as a composer when he was commissioned by two ensembles to write songs for their new releases. In 2007 Nathaniel transferred to the University of Denver where he has performed such roles as “Escamillo” in “Carmen” 2009,“Papageno” in “Die Zauberflote” 2010, “Gianni Schichhi” in “Gianni Schichhi” 2011, and “Valentin” in “Faust” 2011. Nathaniel received his Bachelors in Vocal Performance from DU in 2010 and received his Master's in Vocal Performance from DU in June. While at DU Nathaniel became a Gradute Teahing Assistant where he taught voice and music theory to music minors and non-majors. Nathaniel being known as the “musical chameleon”, also possess skills to compose, arrange, conduct and can currently play 25 instruments. Nathaniel lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife of five years, Haley and his 2 year old daughter Naomi. *** Lesson Details *** I want each student to feel excited and energetic about there lessons. In other words, I want them to have FUN!!! If at anytime that is not happening I want the student to let me know, because that is very important to me. I want our relationship to be open and as honest as possible, because that makes me a better teacher and helps them learn better. My goal for the student is that they learn all the skills needed to then teach someone else and to continue to teach themselves without me. I believe that a great teacher teaches the student how to be independent from them, not to stay dependent on them! This takes time, but I hope every student will someday achieve this goal! *** Studio Equipment *** Piano *** Specialties *** I can sing and teach in multiple genres.