Private Half Hour Song Writing Lessons with Scott (In Studio)

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I started playing guitar while in high school. I then furthered my studies in guitar at the Atlanta Institute of Music (2 Years) and Georgia Perimeter College (2 Years) where I studied Music Theory and Jazz. While at AIM I performed at the Victor Wooten clinic, and while at GPC, I performed in the GPC Jazz Lab Band for 4 semesters. It was during these few years when I played in several rock, bluegrass and jazz improvisational bands, that played out regularly in Metro-Atlanta. I also have run several "Open Mic Nights" in several restaurants and other local venues. I studied with Trey Wright while at Kennesaw State University and graduated with a B.A. degree in JazzGuitar, with a concentration in Jazz Performance. Through my time at Kennesaw State, I spent 3 years performing in the KSU Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Jazz Combo Bands. Additionally, I have performed in the Lionel Lueke master class and clinic at KSU in 2010. I have been teaching guitar and music since 1999. I have had extensive experience teaching Guitar, Bass, and Mandolin. While teaching, I try to instill an attitude to my students to listen and to dissect every aspect of a musical piece. Additionally, I encourages my students to search out information for themselves. I am currently working with my own Jazz Quartet ("Fuze") and Jazz Guitar Duo, and really enjoying the group musical experience. I believes in a strict observance of “musical etiquette” that requires each player to critically listen to others, as well as listening to themselves. My influences include: Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Trey Anastasio and Phish, Led Zeppelin, Jon Scofield, Grateful Dead, Sting, Pat Matheny, Pat Martino, Horace Silver, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Miles Davis. Favorite musical quotes: "The music exists in the universe, and if you're lucky enough, or strong enough, to get your ego out of the way, the music comes through you."-Trey Anastasio "Music is your friend"-Jim Formal Education: Atlanta Institute of Music (1)-Completed an accredited 900 clock hour certificate program in Guitar Performance Georgia Perimeter College (2)-Majored in Music and Composition, with a specialization in Audio Recording and Media Production Kennesaw State University (2)-Received a B.A. in Jazz Guitar while studying under Trey Wright (Squat). Throughout, I played in the KSU Jazz Combos, Jazz Ensemble, and the Jazz Guitar Ensemble. Private Education: Recently I have studied under Trey Wright (4 years). I have also studied under Wes Funderburk (3 years), Tyrone Jackson (2 years), Paul Vogler (2 years) Performing Experience: ldquo;Providence Academy Pep Bandrdquo; (1)-Played guitar in a ten piece band which played at sporting events ldquo;Glock 19rdquo; (1)-Played lead guitar and sang in this heavy thrash metal band ldquo;Seeds of Harmonyrdquo;-(2)-Acoustic project with my brother, I worked the ldquo;boardrdquo; with my Brother Jim, and played guitar. Performances were held at the Old Peculiar Pub in downtown Norcross and included some original songs, mainly cover tunes ldquo;Gooeyrdquo;-(2)-Was an improvisational band dedicated to the spontaneous creation of Jazz, Bluegrass, rock and funk, with a goofy carefree attitude.GoOeY gigged out for two years in different bars such as: Sweetwater Billiards, Garrisons Broiler and Tap, Sports fan, and Sports time. ldquo;Open Mic Atlantardquo; (2)-Hosted an open mic at Cedar Creek Grill Sunday nights. Duties included running the sound and overall atmosphere of the night while ldquo;sitting in with other musicians, some promotion was required. ldquo;Georgia Perimeter College Jazz Lab Bandrdquo; (2)-played guitar in this six piece Jazz combo, we played many a Jazz standard. ldquo;KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemblerdquo; (2)-I was third Guitar in this ensemble playing Jazz standards arranged for 6 guitar players. ldquo;KSU Jazz Combordquo; (2)-I played Guitar in this Six piece jazz band, we played many standards throughout the year. ldquo;KSU Jazz Ensemblerdquo; (2)-played guitar in this 20 piece band directed by Wes Funderburk. We played many standards as well as original pieces ldquo; Jazz Duordquo; (2011-present)-currently performing in this guitar duo with my brother. We play every Sunday at Einsteinrsquo;s Atlanta for their Sunday Brunch ldquo;Fuzerdquo; (2010-present)-Currently rehearsing with this jazz quartet for several upcoming gigs Experience Teaching: St Martinrsquo;s Episcopal Elementary Schoolrdquo; (2000-present) - Presently teaching guitar in the ldquo;Explorersrdquo; after school program Private Lessonsrdquo; (1999-present) I have been teaching privately in the Atlanta area since 1999. I teach all age ranges and ability levels -Education- Degree: Jazz Guitar School: Kennesaw State University Dates: 2011-05