Band Camps in Richardson, TX

Years of Experience: 17 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic, RB, Pop Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: At the ripe young age of 12 years old, Shawn saved up and purchased his first guitar and a tiny little fender combo amp. Immediately enrolled in private guitar lessons and began his journey to become THE BEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD.... Ok maybe not the best. HOWEVER At the still ripe young age of 29 he still finds as much love and joy in his craft as he did when he was tearing up blink 182 songs as a teenager. Shawn has a wide variety of genres and styles that he enjoys playing. He grew up playing pop punk, metal, hardcore, and the occasional Catchy John Mayer lick. He has performed at over 100 live shows in Deep Ellum, and the door in Plano when it still existed of course as well as a few out of state shows. Now a days Shawn is an independent music producer, song writer, and is educating himself in the art of audio mixing and mastering. Shawn offers a wide variety of styles and skill sets to apply to your lesson plan so that YOU CAN BECOME THE BEST GUITARIST IN THE WORLD! Whether you want to learn that one metal song you?ve been itching to learn, or want to start learning how to write music with your new Indy band, Shawn?s here to help you. He finds great joy in educating anybody with a passion to learn and holds himself accountable to your progress as a musician. With over 17 years of experience and plenty of knowledge to share he is excited to make an impact in your musical journey! Book a shredding lesson and let?s get started! Private Education: 5 years of private lessons Performing Experience: Over 100 lives shows in deep ellum as well as a few out of state shows. Experience Teaching: 2 years

Years of Experience: 12 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 40 miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Song Writing Lessons Overview: Sammy R, is a hardworking singer/songwriter and actor from Grapevine, TX. Sam has performed at multiple venues, including the House of Blues, The Loft, Palace Theater, Six Flags, American Airlines Center, Cowboy's Stadium, NAMM Show, Curtain Club, etc. Sammy has been compared to many artists, including Cee Lo Green and Justin Timberlake. Sammy loves RB/Hip-Hop and is one of the whitest soul singers you will ever meet! Sammy's band has a fusion of jazz and motown, with Sammy's old school piano…make all modern songs sound unique!!! Formal Education: Septien Entertainment Group - Songwriting, Vocals, Piano, Stage Presence, and Social Media (4 years) Performing Experience: Orchestra - 2 years Backup Singer - 2 years Band - 4 years Experience Teaching: Private Vocal Lessons - 1 year Private Songwriting Lessons - 2 years Social Media Organization - 2 years

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Home Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Richardis a performer and instructor of piano, trumpet, French horn, and tuba, born and raised in the greater Dallas Fort Worth area. He started learning music in middle school, but never took it seriously. He never saw himself as a musician growing up, his life was consumed by American Football. It was his senior year in high school when a car had struck him while crossing the street that changed the course of his life. After being cut from the team, he turned to music. Richard took band seriously where he strived to make up for lost time and perfect his craft. He made it to All Region Band and All State Solo and Ensemble. After high school Richard decided to pursue a career in music education. He went to Trinity Valley Community College to better his playing abilities then later transferred to Midwestern State University where he learned from some amazing musicians, including Timothy Justus, his studio professor. Richard grew as a musician along with his fraternity brothers of Kappa Kappa Psi. It was through their help and the support of others that he found a stronger love for music. Richard is a strong believer in the arts because he experienced it in his life. He may have started a little later than most, but it did not matter in the end. Richard enjoys his time playing music with friends in wedding gigs, jazz bands, and dixie groups. He even joined the Richardson Community Band in Texas. It does not matter when you start or how good you are, it is about the effort you put in that determines where you will end up. Music is for all. Formal Education: I have an Associates degree in Music from Trinity Valley Community College and a Bachelor of Art in Music Education Trumpet Emphasis with a minor in eupohonium/baritone. Private Education: A small studio in rural Texas with successful students that made all region and all state band. Performing Experience: I've performed in jazz ensembles, classical ensembles, dixie bands, and contracted as a wedding performer. Experience Teaching: 3 year formally teaching with additional 3 years with a studio -Education- Degree: Associate in Music School: Trinity Valley Community College Dates: 2014-05 Degree: Bachelor in Music Education School: Midwestern State University Dates: 2019-05

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic, Pop, Metal, Funk, Soul Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Caleb is a country and blues musician from Dallas, Texas and an avid teacher of guitar, bass guitar, drums, and ukulele. He began his musical journey when he was 12 with middle school percussion and rock bands with his buddies. He picked up a guitar when he was a teenager and has never since been able to put it down. Today he is an active performer in the local music community. He knows the only secret to great musicianship is hard work. Anyone can achieve their musical goals as long as they are putting in the time. Caleb's goal with every student is to create practice plans and goals where practicing won't feel like work, but instead feel like the student's relaxing time away from the world where they get to do something they enjoy. His instruments have left him through some tough times in his life, and he wants to provide all his students with the same constructive, therapeutic outlet that music gives him. Fun Facts: Caleb played college baseball and he likes to read philosophy books in his spare time

Years of Experience: 35 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Pop, Folk, Soul, Reggae Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: My name is Jay. I started playing piano and guitar at a young age by ear. I played saxophone in high school band. I have performed for many years in various styles of bands, as a soloist, duo, trio, in large venues, private events, small coffee-house types, and church. I teach what the student wants to learn as well as what I believe every musician should understand and be able to apply. I have a passion for music and highly encourage each student to develop their passion. I believe lessons should be fun, entertaining, hard work, with a little finger pain for beginning guitarists. If you consistently practice and apply what we talk about in the lessons-you will be teaching beginners in a year or so-if you desire. Experience Teaching: Many Years -Education- Degree: Communications / Business Admin./ Human Relations School: UTDallas Dates: 1990-06 Degree: Music Practitioner School: MHTP - Music Healing and Therapy Dates: 2017-06 -Reviews- Name: Craig Wilson Date: 2024-07-23 11:25:12 Title: My son loves his time with Jay! Body: My son loves his time with Jay. Jay has been able to teach him how to truly hear the music beyond what is just on a page. Jay has taught my son to feel the music, to hear the melodies and harmonies beyond what is written on the page. Jay is an incredible musician and has been able to teach my son to express his music well beyond what is written on a page. I would highly recommend Jay, as an Instructor/Mentor, for any of his various instruments, which include guitars, Bass,mandolin, ukelele, saxophones, piano, NAF Native American Flute, percussion, songwriting, performing in various venues-with varying styles of music from Folk, Country, Blues, Classical, Pop, some Jazz,

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I have been playing and teaching acoustic and electric bass professionally for over 30 years. I have taught beginner to professional, teenager to adult. I freelanced for 20 years in LA and played on 25 soundtracks (Troy, King Kong, Timeline, Radio, etc) and a dozen CDs. I have extensive experience in many styles, both live and in studio. I Formal Education: Master's UCLA Bachelor's University of Arizona Berklee College of Music Private Education: John Patitucci (BB King, Chick Corea, Stan Getz, Michael Brecker, etc) Bunny Brunel (Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, etc) Dennis Trembly, Principal Bassist, Los Angeles Philharmonic Charlie Banacos Jeff Berlin (Dave Matthews Band, Joe Diorio, kd lang, etc) Performing Experience: Pacific Symphony Burbank Symphony Long Beach Symphony Buffalo Philharmonic Bernadette Peters Chita Rivera Al Jarreau Yo-Yo Ma Shirley Bassey Louie Bellson The Platters Frank Stallone Tierney Sutton Tommy Tedesco Bill Watrous Margaret Whiting Rosemary Clooney Experience Teaching: I led bass master class for University of Arizona school orchestra, taught at Idyllwild California's summer program, maintained a private studio of 2-12 students, from beginner to professional, teenager to adult. Taught Marcus Miller's son Julian.