Paul's Music Lessons (Guitar, Song Writing)

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 7 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Hello all! I've been an avid guitar player and songwriter since about 2005, when I was ten. Between traveling the country for winning national competitions, playing out every night on several cross-country tours, and meeting with some of the best musicians this land has to offer, it's led me on countless adventures thus far ? and will undoubtedly continue to do the same. That said, inspiring people is something that I take as seriously as the music itself, and I always look forward to being able to unveil the secrets I've picked up on over the years to eagerly budding minds. Formal Education: - Finger Lakes Community College, AS Degree in Music Performance -Eastridge High School Graduate: Regents Diploma, Advanced Designation with Honors Private Education: - Former guitar student of Craig Snyder, Glen Cummings, and Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold Performing Experience: MUSICAL AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS:- Lead guitarist for Vanity Strikes over the course of three cross-country tours, 2014/2015- Guitar Center National Contest, 1st Place Winner for Guitar Solo, Master Class with Synyster Gates and Hollywood Trip, 2014- Solo Guitar Performances at multiple local venues, including Montage Music Hall, The California Brewhaus, Brimont Bistro Johnny’s Irish Pub, etc – various engagements, 2014/2015- Lead Guitarist, Orchestra Pit, Jewish Community Center “Give to Live” Benefit Concert, August, 2014- Featured Jazz Guitarist, Music Faculty Recital, Finger Lakes Community College, Fall, 2013- Lead Guitarist, Orchestra Pit, Eastridge High School's Production of “Hairspray”, March, 2014August, 2014- Guitarist, Orchestra Pit, Eastridge High School’s Production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, March, 2013- Lead Guitarist/Soloist, Orchestra Pit, Webster Theatre Guild’s Production of Musical “Fame”, August, 2012- Rochester International Jazz Festival: Featured Guitarist in Eastridge Jazz Band, 2011 2012- Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and Director’s Award in Music: Eastridge Music Program, June, 2012- Performances at Water Street Music Hall Dub Land Underground: Lead Guitarist in Rock Bands, 2011-2012- Best High School Jazz Soloist and Best Rhythm Section Awards: Gorham Pageant of Bands, May, 2012- Featured Performer: Irondequoit Square Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Library Fundraisers - 2012 Student Awards: Eastridge High School Student of the Month/Musicianship; Chorale Section Leader, 2011-2012 Experience Teaching: - Guitar teacher of students aged 5 - 65, 2009 to present- Hired music theory tutor at Finger Lakes Community College, 2013/2014 -Reviews- Name: Linda Kostin Date: 2015-07-02 15:08:54 Title: Excellent lessons with my daughter Body: Paul has spent one-on-one lesson time with my daughter teaching her guitar. She is a teenage beginner. Paul is very patient and encouraging with his students. Although extremely talented himself, Paul is very humble and generous with his time. I have known Paul since he was born. He has always been very considerate and honest. People of all ages enjoy being in his company.