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Rick C.

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Teaches Intermediate, Advanced

Age: 16+

Teaching since 1969

Certification in Music Education

About Rick C.

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I've been performing and recording professionally for over 40 years! My musical influences are broad and range from The Beatles, James Taylor, Paul Simon, and other "Baby Boomer" artists, World music guitarist Pierre Bensusan and New Age Guitarists Michael Hedges and Will Ackerman. Culturally I've drawn inspiration from Celtic, African and Mediterranean influences as well as the classics like Mozart and Bach to form my unique musical identity. I co-created the group, "Meadowlark", with my wife, flutist Lynn Trombetta and have written over 40 original compositions for acoustic guitar and flute. Meadowlark has released 9 CDs over twenty years of touring, performing and writing. Two of our recordings, "Legend of the Land" and "FreeFall" charted on the International New Age Top 100 Radio Airplay! I have also released a guitar/vocal duo CD, "Are You Happy Now" with my partner in Seymour & C., Chris Seymour. Most recently, I released my first solo fingerstyle guitar CD, "GUITARtistry", featuring my own arrangements of "Baby Boomer Classics" for acoustic fingerstyle guitar. I currently perform in Northern Arizona 4-5 nights per week and live in the beautiful setting of Sedona, Arizona!

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Teaching Hours

Monday

11 AM-9 PM

Tuesday

11 AM-3:30 PM

Wednesday

11 AM-9 PM

Thursday

11 AM-5 PM

Friday

11 AM-3 PM

Saturday

11 AM-3 PM

Sunday

11 AM-9 PM

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Pricing

60 minutes

$60

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6 Reviews

Jay Taylor

Teacher's studio

I began lessons with Rick in the mid 80s. I had been playing on and off (mostly off) for about 10 years, but my playing was going nowhere. Rick helped give me direction and reinforced my love of finger style guitar. He became not only a great teacher for me, but a good friend. He possesses excellent communication skills in performance as well as in his teaching methods; showing an understanding of his pupil's capabilities and interests in tailoring the lessons to play to his or her individual strengths. I've been playing with some success at venues and festivals all over the Valley for over 25 years now; and I owe what musical communication skills I possess in large part to his friendship and instruction. He really loves music and he loves to teach. I would highly recommend him to anyone who would like to broaden his or her musical interest and skills.

Posted Oct 17, 2014

Mike Selissen

Teacher's studio

When Rick opened his music store, Wood & Strings in Massachusetts, he chose the tagline, “Pick the Best You Can.” It turns out that this snappy slogan is also his philosophy of music making. Rick has always held high expectations for himself as a musician and a teacher. And he has an uncanny ability to help students discover their own styles. He did that for me. But what really distinguishes Rick is his dedication to the music beyond the lesson. Stopping by his store from time to time, Rick and I would often end up playing together. It was his observations and suggestions during those sessions that have made the difference in my playing. So if you want to pick the best teacher you can, look no further.

Posted Aug 28, 2014

Anne Sandstrom

Teacher's studio

I first met Rick in the 1980s. By that point, my guitar style was rather quirky. He helped me re-work my entire right hand technique. He also taught me so much about fingerstyle guitar, including masters like Pierre Bensusan. His love of music in general, and guitar in particular, coupled with his patience and ability to communicate very effectively make him an exceptional teacher. I always looked forward to my lessons, and left energized and enlightened, eager to continue practicing what I'd learned. If you want to become the best guitarist you can be, I highly recommend taking lessons from Rick.

Posted Aug 22, 2014

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Experience

Guitar teacher/instructor

Jun, 1969 - Present

Rick C.

I've been teaching professionally since 1969 through private instruction, workshops and clinics. I owned a music school/store for 8 years and was the head instructor there as well (see below).

Program Director

Aug, 2010 - Jan, 2012

Sedona Performers Guild's "Studio Live"

I produced and managed an ongoing concert series for a 100 seat venue in Sedona, AZ. The series featured both local and regional artists as well as touring and nationally renowned performers. We also occasionally hosted workshops and master classes with some of the performers and hosted song circles and guitar circles for the community.

owner/manager

Mar, 1980 - Oct, 1988

Wood & Strings Music Center in Arlington, MA

I created and ran a music center in the 80s in the Boston area. It was a music center featuring private instruction with twenty teachers on staff, workshops and clinics, a retail shop featuring folk and acoustic instruments and recordings, and a concert venue for acoustic performers from around the New England area. When I sold W&S in 1988 to move to Arizona, we had about 200 students per week enrolled. I was one of the fingerstyle guitar teachers as well.

Professional Guitarist

Jun, 1969 - Present

Rick C.

I've been performing professionally for about as long as I've been teaching. I've performed in various settings, from solo guitarist, to my Meadowlark duo & ensemble, to rock and roll bands. Currently, I perform regularly as a member of Meadowlark and most frequently as a soloist sharing what I call "GUITARtistry", my unique fingerstyle arrangements of 'Baby Boomer Classics' & more!