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Music Theory with Russell S.

Los Angeles, California

4.9
(23)
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2000
Platinum Record @ Music Industry

    Learn Music Theory with Platinum Selling Music Producer!

    If you are ready to start taking your music skills SERIOUSLY then stop wasting time and money on teachers who don't fully understand the instrument or subject matter themselves. My name is Russ and I have been playing guitar professionally for 20 years and teaching music and producing records for over 15. I have a Platinum #1 Billboard charting record under my belt, worked with artists such as Mac Miller, Sean Kingston, Red Velvet, Lifehouse and more; and have composed music to 100s of your favorite TV shows! Feel free to browse my official website for a full list of credits. Want to learn to shred guitar? Produce beats? Write your own songs? Dive into theory? Record yourself? This page is the one stop shop. Feel free to reach out with any requests or questions!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Tuesday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Wednesday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Thursday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Friday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Saturday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Sunday
    12 AM-11:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $160

    About Russell S.

    4.9
    (23)
    Russell Steedle is an American Platinum Selling music producer based in Los Angeles, CA. In 2017 Russ landed his first #1 Billboard World single “Rookie” with K-pop girl group Red Velvet. The record became the title release for the E.P.  and went on to sell over 1 million copies worldwide. (Wikipedia - Red Velvet Rookie) Since then, Russ  has worked with major acts such as Mac Miller, Red One, and Sean Kingston to name a few. In 2020, Russ organized and launched the private songwriting & production collective BLVCKWAVE PRODUCTIONS where music artists can hire a team of Billboard charting, Grammy Award winning music professionals to assist with their musical goals and projects. In 2022, Russ launched the sound company “BLVCKWAVE SOUND” for music producers and beat makers @ BLVCKWAVESOUND  which provides one of the most extensive, and organized music production sound libraries in the world today. Other accomplishments include inking a deal with TV/Film soundtrack powerhouse Signature Tracks and composing music for many of your favorite tv shows. As an instrumental composer Russ has placed over 700 songs in television & film worldwide. His work as a performing artist & world class guitarist has earned the support of major music companies such as Fender and Dean Markley Strings. He has toured the United States opening for national acts such as Lifehouse, Buckcherry, Metro Station, Puddle of Mudd & many more.
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    4.9
    23 Reviews
    Earl
    Teacher's studio
    I am learning how to write better songs that take my creative potential higher and leave me much more satisfied with my work!
    Posted Jul 18, 2022
    Max
    Online
    Very skilled, helpful, and easy to work with! Highly recommend!
    Posted Dec 10, 2020
    Joe
    Online
    Russ is a straight up musical genius that has decades of experience playing the guitar. He will make you think of music in an entirely different way and his unique approach to the guitar makes learning so much easier. Definitely worth it!
    Posted Oct 11, 2020
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    Experience

    Music Producer / Songwriter / Owner

    Sep, 2015 - Present

    Skywave Productions (skywaveproductions.com)

    Currently producing music and writing songs collaboratively with Grammy Award Winning artists & writers The Jackie Boyz (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jackie_Boyz) and co-producer, C Minor for a plethora of musical artists including Sean Kingston, Justin Bieber, American Idol winner Candice Glover, Disney's Laura Moreno, and many more!

    Music Composer

    Sep, 2014 - Present

    Signature Tracks (signaturetracks.com)

    Currently composing for this season for all your favorite tv shows! MTV, VH1, BET, E!, ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, Espn, Espn2, Lifetime, Discovery, Bravo, Disney, Nickelodeon, FX, TNT, GSN, and more.

    Guitar Instructor

    May, 2011 - Jan, 2020

    Soundscape Music Studios

    Private instruction for guitar, voice, theory, and music production

    Education

    Guitar Program

    Jan, 2000 - Sep, 2004

    Las Vegas High School

    Platinum Record @ Music Industry

    Jan, 2017 - Jan, 2020

    Music Industry

    Music Theory

    Jan, 2000 - Sep, 2004

    Las Vegas High School

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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