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Bluegrass Guitar with Richard W.

Van Nuys, California

5.0
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2005
Jazz Guitar and Composition

    About Richard W.

    5.0
    (6)
    I'm lead vocalist, lead guitarist & songwriter for a well-known touring band with a worldwide fan base. I graduated from George Mason University with Bachelor's of Music in jazz guitar, and am currently teaching around 50 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional. My versatility, experience and formal training helps me to make the learning experience easy, stress free and fun. Additionally, I've produced, written for multiple billboard charting artists as well as multiple theme songs for shows on Nickelodeon and Fox. I currently internationally with multiple well known artists as well as teaching about 50 lessons a week. Since 2014, I have released 15 singles and five EPs and in early 2017 another two EPs. I am currently endorsed by PRS guitars, Elixir Strings, Audix Microphones, Burns Guitars and Basses, and various pedal companies. I teach my clients in my creative and comfortable home teaching studio as well as my recording studio in North Hollywood where i work with singers, guitarists/bassists, pianists & songwriters, producers, composers in a wide age range, and assorted skill levels with a variety of musical goals. =

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-12 AM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-12 AM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-12 AM
    Thursday
    12 AM-12 AM
    Friday
    12 AM-12 AM
    Saturday
    12 AM-12 AM
    Sunday
    12 AM-12 AM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $42
    45 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $59
    90 minutes
    $67
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    5.0
    6 Reviews
    Jason
    Online
    Richard is in incredible teacher - from scales and soloing to my favorite songs, I’ve been taking from him for years, and he even helped me get ready for my Berkeley audition (after which I received a $15,000 scholarship). Could not recommend him enough. And I still have a blast at our lessons every Thursday!
    Posted Feb 25, 2019
    Jeff A
    Teacher's studio
    Had my first lesson with richard last week at His production studio in north hollywood. Was recommended by a friend. Already booked him for the next month. He actually makes me want to practice and shows you how to have fun while doing it. Cool guy, super talented. Also an amazing singer and producer.
    Posted May 5, 2018
    Llewellyn
    Teacher's studio
    Richard is an amazing musician and teacher. He taught 3 of my children to play. All 3 played in High School Band and one of them is now a serious Jazz musician - Graduating from Berkley.
    Posted May 4, 2018
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    Education

    Jazz Guitar and Composition

    Oct, 2009 - Jul, 2013

    George Mason University

    Awards

    Virginia All State Jazz Band Best Soloist 2009

    Sep, 2009

    James Madison High School

    Highest Honor for Jazz Composition

    May, 2013

    George Mason University

    Affiliations

    ASCAP

    Apr, 2005

    ASCAP is a membership association of more than 625,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We uphold the value of our members’ music, and help them thrive alongside the businesses that use their music every day.

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