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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Spanish, English
Teaching since 1999
A.A. in music
About Omar G.
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Knowing that you are looking for a instructor to teach you music puts a smile on my face. You see, music has been a part of my life since the age of 3. Some of my first memories are of me accompanying my father at home with his rehearsals or just singing together to have fun as a family. I believe music is a gift that unites people together bringing out our deepest emotions that words cannot express. At the age of 5 I received an organ and from that point on I embarked on a long life journey to indulge and learn more about music. In elementary, junior high and high school I was involved in any subject dealing with music. I joined school choirs, orchestras, bands, marching bands, jazz bands, musicals you name it. While enjoying all school music activities I was selected to join in honor county and state orchestras and choirs. In junior high and high school I was selected to play for the Junior Pacific Symphony Orchestra, received scholarships to music summer camps, and was selected musician of the year. In college my quest continued with the Orange Coast College Orchestra, Praise Symphony Orchestra, Vanguard University Orchestra as well as guitar ensembles and college choir groups. I've also taken private lessons from Dr. Art David (Julliard graduate) in stand up bass as well as David Black (Pacific Symphony Orchestra) and classical guitar with Richard Glenn and David Murray. I've been teaching now for 15 years in guitar, classical guitar, bass guitar, stand up bass, cello, piano and voice ranging from 5 yr old to 65 yr old. My styles of music range from classical, jazz, rock, blues and contemporary. At this point I'm enjoying playing and singing in my church choir and worship team as well as teaching my two kids the joys of music. I hope you truly enjoy the joy of learning music whether it be through me or another teacher.
*** Lesson Details ***
As a teacher I require all students to set time aside to practice. For without it, it is only wasting your time, your money and my time. I don't expect a total dedication to it but I do want to see some effort put into it. A little practice can go a long way and the more you do it, the faster you will progress and the more you will enjoy it. We will first start off with what you want out of music and the level you are at and go from there. Student can bring their own music either thru tabs, music sheet or just by ear but one thing I do expect is a student to learn how to read music notation. We will go thru the regular warm up exercises, material practiced during the week and any new music for the following week. Correct techniques in how to hold your instrument or voice procedures will be addressed. Music theory will also be part of the lesson as well as ear training. At the end of either 3 to 6 months you will have learned the basics of music and will be playing songs for you or someone else to enjoy. I will make it a total relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere but some dedication has to put on the students' part.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Dedicated music room, guitar both classical and electric, piano, cello, upright bass and electric bass guitar
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide my own instrument. I can also provide music stand, small amplifier if needed and music material for the first few lesson until student provides for him/her self. Student must have own instrument.
*** Specialties ***
My way of teaching would have to be that they must learn how to read music while learning how to play an instrument.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
el mesa dr
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-1:45 PM
9:30 PM-11 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-11:15 AM
1:15 PM-2 PM
8:15 PM-11 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-10:15 AM
8:15 PM-11 PM
Thursday
7 AM-8:30 AM
1:30 PM-3 PM
8 PM-11 PM
Friday
7 AM-3 PM
6:45 PM-11 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM-3 PM
5 PM-11 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60
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35 Reviews
Kathy
Teacher's studio
He was very professional, punctual and patient. He was encouraging,also, which was great.
Posted Apr 10, 2023
Renee
Teacher's studio
Omar is an awesome instructor with patience and consideration for where his student's abilities are. My first lesson actually made me want to go home and practice... It was great!
Posted Feb 24, 2023
ogonna
Student's home
Very knowledgeable and intentional. Omar seems to be the best so far. We have had 2 teachers before him but he seems pretty personable which makes learning easy.
Posted Feb 7, 2023
Experience
Music Teacher
Aug, 2014 - PresentMusika Music School
One on one music tutor either at student's home or my studio.
Music Teacher
Jun, 2002 - Aug, 2006Keynote Music School
Taught guitar and bass privately one on one Also taught guitar classes at local elementary schools contracted to Keynotes Music School.
Music Teacher
Nov, 1999 - Jul, 2006Tustin Music
Taught guitar & bass one on one. Also taught guitar as a class.
Music Teacher
Aug, 1998 - Jan, 2001California Music School
Taught guitar and bass privately one on one
Education
A.A. in music
Aug, 1991 - Jun, 1998Orange Coast College
Certifications
A.A. in music
Jun, 2001Orange Coast College
Awards
Opus 9 Scholarship 1991
Jun, 1991Opus 9 School Music
Best Musician of the Year 1991
Jun, 1991Santa Ana High School
Jack Ward Memorial Scholarship
Jun, 1991Santa Ana High School
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Spanish
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
el mesa dr
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
7 AM-1:45 PM
9:30 PM-11 PM
Tuesday
7 AM-11:15 AM
1:15 PM-2 PM
8:15 PM-11 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-10:15 AM
8:15 PM-11 PM
Thursday
7 AM-8:30 AM
1:30 PM-3 PM
8 PM-11 PM
Friday
7 AM-3 PM
6:45 PM-11 PM
Saturday
12:30 PM-3 PM
5 PM-11 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$60
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