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Guitar with Sam K.

5.0
(7)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1994
Bachelor of Music

    About Sam K.

    5.0
    (7)
    They say PLAY music because it is supposed to be fun! Whether you've been playing for years or haven't even touched a guitar yet - we will get started right away enhancing the enjoyment you get from your guitar. Anyone can play, ANYONE. Beginners - I'll have you improvising music in 5 minutes. Discover the satisfaction of being proficient on your instrument. Become the guitarist you want to be. Play what YOU want to play, while still fitting it in to "theory". Let your own unique personality come out through music! In addition to technique, theory and ear training you'll learn: • How and what to practice • How to overcome self-imposed limitations • What to expect at an audition, and we can prepare together! • Prepare for "musical conversations" with other musicians when sitting-in or at jam sessions About me: Sam’s innovative style and creativity over the past 20 years has established him as one of music’s foremost composers/guitarists. A depth of credits, including multiple Emmy noms, begin at age 15: Sam was pulled from high school to accompany Maynard Ferguson at a show in his home town, he toured as lead guitarist for NKOB, and later upon graduating Berklee College of Music, Sam was hired by Michael Jackson to write music for the HIStory project. Perfect timing – he had only moved to Los Angeles 3 days prior! Sam went on to compose music for such iconic television shows such as Sightings, Modern Marvels and Biography as well as top level brand advertising for Nike, Lexus, ESPN and many more. Testimonials lauding Sam’s talent include kind words from William Shattner, Ben Deily (Lemonheads), execs at Disney, directors and producers from network shows on HBO, CBS, NBC and many other industry players.

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    10 AM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    10 AM-10 PM
    Thursday
    10 AM-10 PM
    Friday
    10 AM-5:30 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM-5:30 PM
    Sunday
    11 AM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $40
    60 minutes
    $50
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    5.0
    7 Reviews
    Stewart
    Online
    He knows what it will take for you to become better. Super friendly, excellent teacher.
    Posted Jul 6, 2018
    Adma
    Online
    I have had many guitar teachers, Sam is by far, the best. He isn't just teaching me how to play guitar, he is teaching me how to be a musician. I look forward to my lesson each week.
    Posted Jul 6, 2018
    Thorn
    Online
    An exceptional guitarist and an exceptional teacher! Highly recommended! Sam keeps me motivated and excited about my playing and what we are learning.
    Posted Jul 3, 2018
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    Experience

    Guitarist

    Sep, 1990 - Present

    Freelance

    Guitarist on Studio Sessions for Film and TV. CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, Universal, Samuel Goldwyn, Paramount, Netflix, and more!

    Education

    Bachelor of Music

    Sep, 1990 - May, 1994

    Berklee College of Music

    Affiliations

    American Federation of Musicians

    Sep, 1994

    A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.

    Berklee College of Music Alumni

    Sep, 1994

    The Berklee Alumni Affairs Office embraces the college’s alumni as valuable members and vital stakeholders in a lifelong, global community. We strive to foster and strengthen alumni engagement in meaningful and innovative ways that support the interests and goals of alumni in their professional and personal pursuits. Guided by the college’s mission, we seek to build a sense of shared community, pride, professional achievement, volunteerism, philanthropic support, and commitment to Berklee. We celebrate and applaud our alumni as they seek to improve the world around them through their creative pursuits.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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