Krystal's Music Lessons (Guitar, Song Writing)

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 35 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I am a recentgraduate of The Musician's Institute, with a BA from GIT. My biggest strength is the ability to be truly interested in learning and teaching all different kinds of styles and being able to incorporate them into my own playing. I studied many different guitar styles, including classic and modern rock, blues, jazz, metal/shred, fusion, funk, RB, pop, country, and blues. I am most familiar with rock, blues, metal/shred, and funk. My own original music focuses on incorporating eclectic guitar styles into roots rock. I am currently teaching at a highly esteemed music school in Long Beach called Millan Music. I teach 2-3 days a week, ages ranging from 5-13. I am very skilled with teaching both children, young adults, and adults. I have about 8 years of solid live performance experience under my belt, playing both bars and restaurants mostly located in the beach cities of Southern California. I have also played some of LA's world-famous venues, including The Cat Club and the Knitting Factory. I also studied modern Music Business while in school and afterwards, and can give beginning musicians interested in a professional career in music solid critical advice on that subject. I make my living from playing music, have produced my own album, and manage my own career from top to bottom. I am very familiar with the struggles a professional independent musician faces today and am happy to steer anyone in need in the right direction. Formal Education: B.A. The Musician's Institute/G.I.T. Contemporary Music/Guitar Performance Private Education: 2 years of private guitar lessons in metal and acoustic prior to attending college. Performing Experience: 8+ years of live playing experience. I make my living playing bars and restaurants in the Southern California area. My sets depend on the venue, ranging from rock to soft jazz to surf music. Experience Teaching: 6+ years of teaching private lessons to both children and adults. Currently employed at a full-time music school in Long Beach, Millan Music, owned by Jen Millan.