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Nick B.

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Teaches online

Teaches all skill levels

Age: 5+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2004

Music Education

About Nick B.

4.8

(16)

About Nick: He is a full-time professional musician who has taught hundreds of students how to play. You can see him play five nights a week at the Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas! Nick has also transcribed over 20 books for the Hal Leonard Publishing Co. He has spent time as a private guitar and bass instructor at an accredited Conservatory of Music, two music stores, three private schools, as well as in his own private studio before relocating to Las Vegas to pursue more playing opportunities! His playing experience includes, but is not limited to: original funk/rock/fusion groups, jazz ensembles, metal bands, improv bands, and various cover/tribute bands. His performance experience has found him entertaining on large festival stages throughout the midwest, as well as intimate club and casino gigs, private parties, corporate events and weddings. Nick has been teaching private lessons and masterclasses since 2004. He has a extensive experience teaching all styles of electric and acoustic guitar, including extended range instruments. Additionally, he teaches bass, improvisation, music theory, songwriting, and advanced techniques. During your lessons you will work on anything from absolute basics, your favorite songs, reading notes, music theory and ear training to technique, improvisation, composition and anything in-between! And you will be learning in ways that are fun to play, sound good and can be applied immediately to your current playing! Stop waiting! It's time to begin or extend your guitar knowledge and get you achieving that sound you're looking for! Although an occasional book may be recommended, and any book you already have can be used, all other lesson materials will be provided (sheet music, charts, scale info, jam tracks, etc.) by your instructor! Check out Nick's latest TakeLessons.com blog here: http://takelessons.com/blog/cruise-ship-musician-jobs

Instructor details

Subject

Location:

Teaches Online

Teaching Hours

Monday

6 AM-11:30 PM

Tuesday

6 AM-11:30 PM

Wednesday

6 AM-11:30 PM

Thursday

6 AM-11:30 PM

Friday

6 AM-11:30 PM

Saturday

6 AM-11:30 PM

Sunday

6 AM-11:30 PM

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Pricing

60 minutes

$75

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16 Reviews

Asif

Teacher's studio

Nick is a fantastic teacher in every aspect! He picks the perfect mix of exercises, songs to learn, and theory that will propel you forward in your guitar journey. My biggest leaps of improvement on the guitar have all been thanks to Nick. I’ve been able to reach a point where in can teach myself difficult pieces and self-correct issues with performing challenging solos. I cannot recommend him highly enough!

Posted Jul 15, 2023

Nadia

Online

Nick is a great instructor, he is very patience.....I am just a beginner and not so young. Thank you Nick!

Posted May 10, 2019

Alex Farino

Teacher's studio

My grandson really enjoyed his first lesson with Nick.

Posted Jul 7, 2016

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Experience

Guitar/Vocals

Oct, 2018 - Present

Spandex Nation

Performing 5 nights a week on Fremont Street in Las Vegas with an 80s hair metal tribute!

Guitar Sub

Jan, 2018 - Present

MJ Live

Subbing on guitar at the Stratosphere Las Vegas show, MJ Live.

Guitar Sub

Jan, 2018 - Present

Zombie Burlesque

Guitar Sub for the Planet Hollywood V Theater show, Zombie Burlesque

Lead Guitar in Vegas Production Show

Jan, 2017 - Jan, 2018

World's Greatest Rock Show

I rock out to sold out crowds 6 nights a week, paying tribute to Van Halen, Springsteen, and KISS. It's a blast! I get to play all the coolest parts and the costumes are fun too. If you're ever in Vegas, come on out!!

Guitarist

Jun, 2014 - Jul, 2015

Joey Pero Band

Guitar duties for the incredible Trumpeter, Joey Pero!

Guitarist

Sep, 2013 - Jul, 2015

Those 80s Dudes

I play guitar in an 80s metal tribute band that performs at high end venues around Las Vegas, NV!

Guitar and Bass Instructor

Dec, 2010 - Jul, 2012

Waukesha County Conservatory of Music

Teaching private guitar and bass to students of all ability levels! I prepared students for serious endeavors in the musical field. I also taught several group lessons here to children who were interested in starting on the guitar

Private Guitar Instructor

Sep, 2010 - May, 2011

Milwaukee Area Private Schools

I taught children from K-8 to play guitar in private lessons during the school day.

Guitar and Bass Instructor

Sep, 2009 - Jul, 2012

Cascio Interstate Music

Teaching private guitar and bass to students of all ability levels!

Transcription (Freelance)

Apr, 2009 - Oct, 2012

Hal Leonard Publishing

I transcribed and engraved (wrote in music notation software) over a dozen books. Subjects ranged from rock guitar and bass to acoustic guitar.

Guitar Instructor

Jul, 2004 - Mar, 2010

Kemtone Music

Teaching private guitar and bass to students of all ability levels!

Bass Instructor

Jul, 2004 - Mar, 2010

Kemtone Music

Teaching private guitar and bass to students of all ability levels!

Private Guitar Instruction

Jul, 2004 - Present

Nick B. Guitar Lessons

I have been teaching independently since 2004. I teach at students homes, my home and via Skype and other video-chatting services.

Education

Music Education

Jan, 2013

College of Southern Nevada

Awards

Best of Las Vegas Bronze Award

Nov, 2018

Best of Las Vegas

Affiliations

National Association for Music Education

Jul, 2014

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.