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Music Theory with Travis D.

Saint Paul, Minnesota

4.8
(32)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2006
Music, Cum Laude

    About Travis D.

    4.8
    (32)
    Seventeen years of various musical experiences put forth with a passion to speak the musical language have emblazed themselves with an authentic mark on the guitarist Travis Dalenberg. Residing in Durango CO Travis has an original sound influenced by jazz, blues, soul, pop, and R&B. Dalenberg is a Solo finger style guitar arranger and composer whose repertoire spans Classical, Jazz, and American popular music styles such as blues, country, rock, soul, and gospel. His arrangements are lush and beautiful pieces demonstrating a unique brand of artistic style while still capturing the intent and sensibility of his musical selections. Also an avid improviser, collaborator, composer, and bandleader who’s more akin to blues jazz-fusion and lush harmonies than to technical proficiency insigne’s a tasteful stamp to his style. Not your traditional “shredder” or bebop technician, Dalenberg understands that music is a very personal endeavor and is mindfully aware that organic music can grow if positivity is sown into every note. After exhausting music theory, classical guitar performance, stylistically appropriate improvisations, sight reading, scales and the like Travis’ accession into mindful and personal music lessons are backed with a traditional musical education in classical and jazz guitar as well as 11 years of professional playing and teaching experience. His lessons are geared to incite a sincere interest in playing and appreciating music, keeping it fun, and also effectively acquiring the skills to achieve ones musical goals. Dalenberg’s biggest influences are John Schofield, Bill Frisell, Roy Hargrove, Bach, Nile Rodgers, and D’Angelo.

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    Old Highway SW
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM-4:30 PM
    6:30 PM-7 PM
    Friday
    8 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    8 AM-7 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40
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    4.8
    32 Reviews
    Amanda
    Student's home
    Travis is great, patient, respectful, and I have enjoyed taking lessons with him.
    Posted May 31, 2017
    Nahanni
    Student's home
    Travis was extremely knowledgeable about guitar and he came to the lessons well-prepared. He kept the lessons on track and my son learned a lot from him. Travis was great at motivating the learner. He was encouraging and patient. I would definitely recommend him for others. He was at times hard to get in touch with, but I thought the overall experience was great.
    Posted Jan 6, 2017
    Mason
    Student's home
    Travis was great with Mason, my 10 year old. Day one he was playing Smoke on the Water and enjoying it.
    Posted Nov 9, 2016
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    Experience

    Guitarist and Guitar Instructor

    Dec, 2014 - Present

    Traveling Troubadour

    Traveling Troubadour lessons is the title of my freelance online guitar lessons business. I also teach ukulele, mandolin, and small group classes. My lessons are structured around three major tenants: A mindful piece, a technical piece, and a creative piece. Every lesson and class is crafted to each student’s abilities, interests, and goals. That being said the mindful piece may be misconstrued as too easy or even pointless, but the point is to mindfully be aware of the details as well as the big picture. Is my wrist straight? Am I pressing down too hard or too soft? Is my tone good? And so on. The technical piece can be achieved with a song or section of a song, as well as technical exercises, scales, and etudes. The creative piece will introduce musicality, improvisation, feel, groove, and composition. The student is in charge. Any song, style, solo, or riff can be made accessible to any skill level. Lets learn the music that you love.

    Guitar Instructor

    Feb, 2016 - Dec, 2016

    Tamminga Music Studios

    I was subcontracted through Global Sound Studios to teach private guitar and bass guitar lessons. I teach students of all ages and skill levels. My lessons are catered to each student’s personal interests and goals. This provides each student with a unique lesson plan that works for them. Global Sound Studios is responsible for all bookings, schedules, and collecting payment.

    Guitar Instructor

    Jan, 2015 - Feb, 2016

    Global Sound Studios

    I was subcontracted through Global Sound Studios to teach private guitar and bass guitar lessons. I teach students of all ages and skill levels. My lessons are catered to each student’s personal interests and goals. This provides each student with a unique lesson plan that works for them. Global Sound Studios is responsible for all bookings, schedules, and collecting payment.

    Substitute Guitar Instructor

    Jan, 2015 - Dec, 2016

    Swallow Hill

    I was a popular on call substitute teacher at the large popular Music Studio Swallow Hill in Denver. I subbed for guitar classes 1,2, and 3, kids guitar, kids singing, adult ukulele, and children's ukulele.

    Guitar, Ukulele Insturctor

    Jan, 2007 - Oct, 2014

    Katzin Music

    Held one on one private lessons at Katzin Music and Studios located in Durango CO.

    Education

    Music, Cum Laude

    Sep, 2004 - Apr, 2009

    Fort Lewis College

    Awards

    Kick-starter completion

    Nov, 2013

    Kickstarter

    Thumbtack Best of 2016

    Jan, 2016

    Thumbtack.com

    Thumbtack Best of 2015

    Jan, 2015

    Thumbtack.com

    Micro Grant

    Aug, 2014

    Durango Arts Center

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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