Private Half Hour Song Writing Lessons with Harold (In Home)

Years of Experience: 34 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: About Me I love teaching, and strive to ensure that each student meets his/her personal goals. My lesson environment is relaxed; I feel that if the student cannot get a little fun out of it, something is missing. I do, however, expect my students to practice and to pay attention. I enjoy teaching beginners, particularly young (8-15 year olds) children/teens. A beginner has no bad habits which need to be broken. Adults and experienced players are also welcome. I have particular expertise in jazz harmony, theory improvisation. I teach the Lydian Chromatic Concept, among other improvisational methodologies. Lesson Details Focus on proper technique for all students, regardless of his/her playing ability. Once proper technique is established, I utilize the Berklee Series as a basis for instruction. These volumes are supplemented by exercises, which I write specifically for the particular student's needs. As the student progresses, I incorporate tunes that the student wishes to learn into the lesson plan. Formal Education: 1975-1979 Berklee College of Music, Boston MA Majored in composition arranging. Studies with Russ DiFilipis and Bill Bresnahan. Ensembles with Gary Burton, Pat Metheny Mick Goodrick, to name a few. 1979-1981 Houston Baptist University Majored in composition Wrote my first complete symphonic work. Studied with Dr. Robert Linder. 1982-1984 University of Houston Additional music history advanced theory study with Dr. Robert Nelson Performing Experience: 20+ years performing with various groups and as a solo artist. Experience Teaching: Teaching private lessons for 34 years. -Reviews- Name: Date: 2016-03-29 21:10:23 Title: Review from Mauricio Trevino Body: The lesson was for my daughter. Harold the instructor is a real knowledgeable guitarist. Started w the basics, which is great. Brooklyn enjoyed her first lesson. I'm definitely signing her up for more lessons.