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Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2009
Music: Guitar Concentration
About Rory S.
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I have been teaching guitar for 7+ years and I have performed and recorded with Kenny Jones (Waylon Jennings, Bill Haley/Comets, Alan Jackson, Tim Mcgraw), Will Ackerman (Grammy Winning Artist and Producer), Steve Holley (McCartney and Wings/Elton John), T. Bone Wolk (Carly Simon, Hall and Oates), Justin King (guitarist/songwriter), Joseph Brent (Regina Spector).
I graduated from the Cecil College in Maryland with an associates degree in music, guitar concentration. I recently won grand prize for the Sara Evans and CD Baby Songwriting Competitions, have my songs in films and games, worked with Grammy Winner Will Ackerman, and am working on my 3rd album!
I teach all chords, strumming patters, notes, scales, but mainly focus the lesson around a song the student wants to learn. What's more fun than playing songs! I will help you master the tools needed to play and perform your favorite songs, whether for jamming in your living room or getting ready for an audition!
There are many guitar teachers available, but I've never met any who've had as much fun with their students. I truly love to spread the joy of songwriting, and playing songs people love!
*** Lesson Details ***
I mainly teach 1 hour lessons but if you prefer shorter or longer lessons I can create a lesson plan that will help you achieve whatever it is you are looking for!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Martin 000-16 Guitar, Ukulele. AKG 414 Mic, Focusrite Forte Interface, Reaper Software.
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-6 PM
Thursday
8 AM-6 PM
Friday
8 AM-6 PM
Saturday
8 AM-6 PM
Sunday
8 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$65
90 minutes
$85
120 minutes
$115
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Experience
Founder and Singer/Songwriter
Jan, 2004 - PresentRory S. Music
I am a recording artist, songwriter, and guitarist. I have worked with Grammy Award Winning Artist and Producer Will Ackerman, and guitar virtuoso Justin King. I have released two albums and a one single independently, have won grand prize for the Cd Baby and Sara Evans Songwriting Competition. I have played over 550 shows at colleges and venues around the country, have opened up for Luke Brindley, James Maddock, Eric Andersen, Mutlu, Royal Southern Brotherhood, and many more.
Education
Music: Guitar Concentration
Aug, 2005 - May, 2008Cecil College
Associates Degree, Music with Guitar Concentration
Aug, 2005 - May, 2008The Cecil College
Awards
Grand Prize for Cd Baby Songwriting Competiton
Sep, 2012IndabaMusic
2nd Place in Americana/Country Genre
Apr, 2014Indie International Songwriting Competiton
Grand Prize for Music Xray Songwriting Competiton
Sep, 2013Indabamusic
Grand Prize For Sara Evans Songwriting Competiton
Apr, 2013Indabamusic
Rory's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Monday
8 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
8 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM-6 PM
Thursday
8 AM-6 PM
Friday
8 AM-6 PM
Saturday
8 AM-6 PM
Sunday
8 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
45 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$65
90 minutes
$85
120 minutes
$115
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