Jazz Classes in Allen, TX

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 16 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, Christian, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: I've been intrigued by the ineffable qualities of music from a young age. I began playing guitar and singing in various choirs in elementary school and led my youth worship band for 3 years in high school followed by a lot of worship leadership in college where I picked up the piano. I love teaching because it gives me the opportunity to communicate my passion for music with more than just words. Formal Education: I attended Ouachita Baptist University from 2 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performing Experience: I've led hundreds of worship sets at various churches in high school and college Experience Teaching: I began teaching Guitar, Bass Piano at music studio in Plano, Texas in July of 2018 -Education- Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Music School: Ouachita Baptist University Dates: 2014-08

Years of Experience: 25 Location Options: In Studio Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons Overview: John Gu. is a University of North Texas graduate, DCI member and certified percussion/band director of almost 20 years and an in demand clinician, adjudicator, composer, arranger, performing/recording artist. I offer extensive tutelage from beginners who have just expressed interest in drumming to advanced players that want to reach another level in their individual performance. Formal Education: University of North Texas Music Ed, BS, MME Private Education: bull; Studied with Ron Fink, Robert Schietroma, Ed Soph, Steve Smith, John Riley, Greg Bissonette, Jim Chapin, Dom Famularo, Mitch Marine (Dwight Yoakam), Ignacio Berroa Performing Experience: bull; Performed with or opening act for these artists: Sting, Vince Neil (Motley Crue), CC DeVille (Poison), Rick/Lou Carfa (Maynard Ferguson), Cheap Trick, The Supremes, Bobby Shew, Al Green, Joe Nichols Current drummer with Texas based Journey Tribute Band ESCAPE Experience Teaching: Over 20 years experience as a professional, certified band director/music educator in the state of Texas -Education- Degree: Music Ed, Jazz, Sym, Drum Line School: UNT -Awards- Name:• UIL State of Texas Drum Line and Jazz Band Adjudicator, Solo/Ensemble Adjudicator, All-Region, All-Area Adjudicator, All-State Adjudicator • Botz Productions Professional Studio in Allen “Recognize

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons Overview: I am a 21 year old bass player from Dallas, TX. I have played bass for 6 years, and have had the privilege to play with many great Jazz musicians and studio musicians, including Bernard Wright (Miles Davis Band), Bobby Sparks (Marcus Miller Band), and Robert Seawright (Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu) I have accompanied many great gospel artists, blues artists, and jazz musicians alike. I attended Berklee college of music, where I studied under Joe Santerre, and played with world renowned gospel organist/professor, Dennis Montgomery. I have taught off and on for the last 4 years, my students primarily being professional bassists themselves, as well as beginners. I like to focus on my students interests, and connect them to the fundamental things that tie in to all music. Theory is important, and is covered, but a great deal of my focus goes into the art of listening, groove, time, feel, tone, technique and space. * Formal Education: I attended Berklee College of Music, No degree. Private Education: I was taught by Joe Santerre, Private Bass Teacher, at Berklee College of Music. Performing Experience: Jimmy Wallace, founder of the international guitar show; played in his band the Stratoblasters. Tim Clifton (Wayman Tisdale's Bassplayer): played in his church band, as well as his group, Tim Clifton With Purpose. Many gigs with Robert Searight, Grammy award winning, drummer, producer, and songwriter.