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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks English, German, Latin
Teaching since 1998
Music
Compose and Arrange Your Own Music with Lessons from an Expert
Learn how to compose and arrange your own music.
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-12 PM
1 PM-10 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-7 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-12 PM
1 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$90
About Trevor H.
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Every musician was first and foremost a fan of music. My love of
music began when my mother took me to a performance of Beethoven's fifth symphony when, coincidentally, I was five. From that point, I started fervently listening to my mother's records, followed closely by my father's CD collection. After a while, this ravenous desire of to know and feel music moved me to play an instrument, and after a couple of false starts with the drums and violin, I found my true musical calling: the guitar.
On January 25th 1995, on a whim, I began playing the
guitar, and I have yet to put it down. Along the way I've picked up
a number of friends for my guitar, including the bass, the lute, the
sitar, the oud, and once again, the drums. After only a few years of
practice, I started playing professionally, in bands and solo guitar.
Live playing experience, I believe, is one of the most important experiences that any musician can have, in that the most important part of music is how it sounds, and playing in front of people is the quickest way to learn how to play effectively. This is what I teach; how to be a musician and not just a technician.
*** Lesson Details ***
A student can expect a curriculum tailor-made to their needs and personality. Every person learns differently and this is an important distinction in my teaching style. Some students need a strong hand to keep them working, others need to find many different ways to the same conclusion to keep them focused, while still others need a laid-back friend in order to accept knowledge.
I stress rhythmic literacy, for, as my jazz teacher always said, "rhythm is king." If composition is important to you, then we'll focus on music theory, but if you're just wanting to learn how to play some fun rock tunes with your friends on the weekends, we can do that as well. As I stated before, we'll get you playing in front of people in no time.
*** Specialties ***
Music theory and composition, guitar, bass, lute, beginner to intermediate piano Classical, shred, blues, and rock guitar; renaissance lute; blues, rock and slap bass; composition of many styles; world music.
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33 Reviews
Patricia
Online
Ben (14) took bass guitar lessons last school year and recently began again. Great instruction! His talent grows significantly! Now, David (16) also takes lessons (acoustic and electric). Trevor is knowledgeable and conveys things in an easy-going and inspiring way. Both boys are learning so much! Thank you, Trevor
Posted Sep 10, 2022
Ledia
Online
We love Trevor! He is upbeat and just really fun. And focus on learning by helping you figure out and learn songs you want to learn. My 15 yr old requested we do a second lesson per week so we do!
Posted Jul 26, 2022
Niccole
Online
Trevor is a great teacher! He molds the lessons into things you're interested in playing so it's not just like, Mary had a little lamb in the beginning. I have been playing for 4 ish / 5 ish months and I can basically play along with most of the music I listen to already. My friends are all super impressed with the progress I've made in such a short period of time. He's also flexible/understanding with stuff comes up and its hard to balance lessons into your schedule.
Posted May 3, 2022
Experience
Music Teacher
Apr, 1998 - PresentSelf-Employed
I've been teaching students, young and old, including Special Needs students since 1998.
Education
A.A. Music
Aug, 1998 - Jun, 2000Modesto Junior College
Music
Aug, 2000 - May, 2002University of the Pacific
Affiliations
Mu Phi Epsilon
Apr, 2001Mu Phi Epsilon (ΜΦΕ) is a co-ed international professional music fraternity. Today, Mu Phi Epsilon has chapters both nationally and internationally. The fraternity supports achievement in music through the awarding of grants and scholarships, as well as music competitions, concerts, and summer music programs. Much of this work has been supported by the Mu Phi Epsilon Foundation, an organization that has been in existence since 1963, as well as fundraising and donations.
Languages
Latin
Limited Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
German
Professional Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-12 PM
1 PM-10 PM
Tuesday
1 PM-7 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-12 PM
1 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$90
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