Joe's Music Lessons (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Orchestral, Production, Song Writing)

Years of Experience: 50 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop, Musical Theater, Metal, Folk, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hello! My name is Joe and I have been a musician and teacher for over 50 years. I started with clarinet at age 9 then added guitar and sax at age 10. My music teacher would take myself, my brother and another friend around to various venues and I made my first check for $1 playing at a Knights of Columbus when I was 10 years old. I was hooked! I started playing with adults in various bands when I was 12 and loved it! Since then,I have had the opportunity to play overseas in Germany, Austria, Italy, Egypt and Israel. All over the United States with a "fronting band" for Barbara Mandrel, Ricky SSkaggs Minnie Pearl etc. I have played at various churches in Florida, Chicago and Tennessee. I was also Bill Beck's guitar player here in Florida. I would just like to encourage you, along with the thousands of students I've had over the years, that you CAN become a very fine musician and in a shorter time than you might think possible. Many people get the idea that it takes years to learn to play. I will challenge you with the notion that you can become very skilled in a matter of months! I would like to leave you with this thought: I was the worst student I ever had-meaning that when I first started I couldn't even keep my fingers in place on the instruments. I discovered that through dedication and determination I was able to overcome those initial stumbling blocks-and you can too! Looking forward to meeting you and watching your progress! Formal Education: West Liberty University, Music Education Private Education: Studied with Mike Westbury, Nels Leonard, and several other instructors Performing Experience: I started performing professionally (getting paid) at the age of 10. I have performed with many top acts around the country and overseas. (Germany, Austria, Italy, Egypt, Israel and the Sinai Peninsula. I played guitars, bass, clarinet, saxes, flute, keyboard and various other instruments. Experience Teaching: I started professionally teaching at CA House Music in 1977 when I started college. I have taught at various music schools throughout the country and also online. -Education- Degree: Computer Programming School: Kirkwood Community College Dates: 2009-08 Degree: Music Education School: West Liberty University Dates: 1977-08 -Awards- Name:Exceptional Performance Institution:Elmhurst College Awarded:2010-01 Name:2 year music scholarship Institution:Kirkwood Community College Awarded:2009-08 Name:4 year scholarship Institution:West Liberty University Awarded:1977-08