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Sam K.
Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Fun, modern method book with CD play-along for every song. Great with kids and adults.
About Sam K.

I play and teach Guitar (Electric/Acoustic), Bass (Electric/Upright), 5-String Banjo (Bluegrass and Old-timey), Violin/Fiddle, Mandolin, Dobro, Pedal Steel Guitar and Lap Steel Guitar, Ukulele, Piano and Piano Accordion. I have been teaching in the Pittsburgh area for over 30 years and owned and operated my music studio/store for over 20 years. I have instructional book/cd(s) and instruments for purchase on-site. I am experienced and friendly. Parking lot is free and off-street.

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Teaching since 1992

B.S. in Energy Technology Graduated 1985

Teaches ages 5+

Speaks English

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Piano
Accordion
Acoustic Guitar
Banjo
Bass Guitar
Bluegrass Guitar
Blues Guitar
Classical Guitar
Country Guitar
Country Singing
Dobro Guitar
Fiddle
Guitar
Mandolin
Music Recording
Music Theory
Piano
Songwriting
Ukulele
Violin
Teaches 10+ subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
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Steubenville Pike
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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Pricing
30 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$70
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Sam was awesome - is a wealth of knowledge and skill and had so much to share. I will definitely be going back for many more lessons!

Posted Jun 13, 2019
Online

Sam is very patient with this novice student and has given great practice tips for improvement.

Posted Jun 18, 2018
Teacher's Studio

Great first lesson with Sam. Learned a lot the entire way through

Posted Oct 8, 2016
Music Teacher / Store /Studio Owner
Nov 2001 - Present
Private Music Studio
Music Store/Studio Owner/Operator/Teacher I teach ages 5-75 years old on the following instruments and styles: Electric/Acoustic/Bass Guitar (Pop/Rock, Bluegrass, Blues, Swing/Jazz) 5 String Bluegrass Style Banjo (Scruggs/Keith Style); Old-Timey style (Claw-hammer/Frailing)... Accordion, Mandolin, Fiddle/Violin, Dobro/Lap Steel/Pedal Steel and Upright Bass and Ukulele (Country/Bluegrass/Folk Styles)... Piano (Beginner/Intermediate Level)
Guitar/Bass/Banjo/Mandolin/Dobro/Piano Teacher
Nov 1992 - May 2002
Spratt Music
Guitar/Bass/Banjo Teacher
Nov 1992 - Dec 2001
Volkwein's Music; Pittsburgh Pa.
I taught ages 5-75 years old on the following instruments and styles: Electric/Acoustic/Bass Guitar... 5 String Bluegrass Style Banjo (Scruggs/Keith Style); occasionally Old-Timey style(Claw-hammer/Frailing)... Accordion (Traditional Style), Mandolin, Fiddle/Violin, Dobro and Upright Bass (Country/Bluegrass Style/Folk).
B.S. in Energy Technology Graduated 1985
Sep 1981 - Jun 1985
Penn State University
English
Native Proficiency

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Instructor details
Subject: Piano
Accordion
Acoustic Guitar
Banjo
Bass Guitar
Bluegrass Guitar
Blues Guitar
Classical Guitar
Country Guitar
Country Singing
Dobro Guitar
Fiddle
Guitar
Mandolin
Music Recording
Music Theory
Piano
Songwriting
Ukulele
Violin
Teaches 10+ subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Teacher's Studio
SEE MAP
Steubenville Pike
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$70
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30