Jazz Classes in Austin, TX

Location Options: In Home Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I have been singing since infancy and have been playing piano for 16 years so far! I am an aspiring musician with a deep love for teaching others to aspire a life in music. I sing pop, jazz, opera, and anything else! I am a 3 year TMEA all state accomplished, have been in ACDA and SWACDA national choirs, and have also sang for many audiences!

Years of Experience: 3 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,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Sean has always loved music from an early age. He began playing saxophone at the age of 11, began learning guitar at 16, and continued his education by attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City for Music Composition. His musical influences include The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Audioslave, Beck, Fleet Foxes and more. Sean's favorite thing about music is when entire worlds are created through effective performance and arrangement, and his favorite thing about teaching music is sharing his passion and knowledge with students that are eager to learn. One of his favorite teaching experiences is writing songs with his after schoolclass, where students have the opportunity to dictate the music and lyrics themselves. When taking lessons with Sean you can expect a friendly approach that focuses on what's right for each student. He looks forward to getting to know you as a student and learning about your specific goals, interests, and learning style. Book a lesson now and get connected right away! -Education- Degree: BA Music Composition (Minor in Film Studies) School: University of Missouri-Kansas City

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I am 24, from Portland, Oregon. I moved to Austin in December '08 and recently bought a home to start my adult music career. I grew up playing music but got hooked on the drums at age 14. After 3 years of playing and no formal training I was accepted to the Southern Oregon U. School of Music. In college I Studied music theory, ear training and the percussive arts (orchestral, contemporary, world) with internationally renowned musicians and professors. Iam currently playing in Soul Track Mind, learning what it takes on the business and music side to make my passion a successful career. Of course I am seeking and working on other projects as well. I focus on proper technique to play as efficiently as possible. Students learn faster, avoid long term injuries and see results after the first lesson. I adjust my teaching techniques to best suit the student. Learn the correct way from the start. Formal Education: BS Music-Business Southern Ore. U. - Junior year at Umass Amherst Private Education: Drums/percussion, Dr. Terry Longshore (SOU) Theory/ear training, Dr. Alexander Tutunov Performing Experience: '04-'08 SOU Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, Marimba Band, Jazz Combo. '06-'07 Umass Percussion Ensemble and Marimba Band '08 Rogue Valley Symphony Orchestra '09-current Soul Track Mind Experience Teaching: I teach myself every day. I've always enjoyed sharing my knowledge with others, especially in exchange for knowledge. I've taught children as young as 2 all the way into late adulthood.

Years of Experience: 7 years teaching Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Born in Coatbridge, Scotland I moved to Austin, Texas when I was 4 and have travelled back and forth. Music entered my life when I was twelve, and it has become an obsession ever since. When I was fourteen I began a routine of practicing guitar for 9 hours a day for 4 years. I followed the same principle when I began piano, I have now slowed down to 2 hours a day of each. I love all kinds of music, I have been in a Lamb of God cover band and I also play original folk songs around my community for parties and events. I have a wide taste in music and love sharing musical tastes and ideas with other musicians and people. Formal Education: In high school I was involved in the school choir and musicals. I was bass sections leader my junior year and section leader of all the men my senior year. These titles were accompanied by my lead roles in the school musicals and a choir presidency my senior year. I was given opportunities to instruct our choir (up to 150 students) on songs and accompany them on piano when our choir director was busy, or had to be absent for the day with separate ensembles. Private Education: I attended Dallas Baptist University my freshman year and excelled in my musical studies, I tested out of 5+ music courses before beginning to attend the school. These courses included Aural Skills, Music Theories, Piano Skills, and Piano Proficiency 1-5. By the time my freshman year was through I had reached the level of Junior within music courses, and had begun tutoring full time within the music lab, and private lessons. I am relocating back to Austin because after nearly a year away I realized that Austin was my home and it was where I wanted to pursue my musical education and career. Performing Experience: I'm involved in a church in which I have played guitar or piano every Sunday for the past 6 years (omitting my time away in Dallas), I also have experience in rock and folk venues. I have played at Antones and Emo's as a bass player and very small venues as a solo artist as well. I have been playing guitar and bass for nearly 7 years, and piano for 3 years. Experience Teaching: At Dallas Baptist University I was the main tutor for Music Theory and so I have a strong understanding of the functionality of music itself and I have learned to teach and communicate musical ideas to many different levels of learning.

Years of Experience: 20 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons Overview: Jason began playing drums at the age of 11. Over the years, he developed his skills further by attending Univ. of N. Texas. He gained performance experience in the Austin area and on the road by playing at such venues as Elephant Room, One2One Bar, David Letterman and with acts such as Billy Joe Shaver, Atash, Matt Nathanson, Jeff Lofton. Though Jason can teach many different genres of music, his musical personal favorites are classic rock, jazz, and fusion which had great influence on his style of playing. Jason loves music because is touches people of all walks of life across cultures and loves teaching music because it is a gift. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Jason can help you expand and enhance your playing. Jason is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals. Sign up now to schedule a meeting! Formal Education: B.A. in Music, University of North Texas Private Education: Studied from Butch Trucks of the Allman Bros. band while in high school Performing Experience: Toured with Billy Joe Shaver and Atash which included performances on David Letterman with Willie Nelson, and Carnegie Hall with Atash Experience Teaching: Taught high school drumline in Dallas and Austin, taught private drum set and tabla lessons for many years -Education- Degree: B.A. in Music School: University of North Texas Dates: 1993-12

Years of Experience: 16 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 4 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop, Musical Theater, Metal, Folk, Funk, Soul, Reggae Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I've been performing music for over 20 years, since I was just ten years old and formed a band with my soccer teammates. Later, I continued studying, becoming very interested in punk, alternative, and metal music. At the University of Arizona in Tucson, I studied classical guitar and music theory, as well as piano, voice choral and solo, composition, conducting, and minored in Spanish language. I am fluent in Spanish thanks to my Cuban father speaking Spanish with me since childhood. Later, I traveled North America and Europe, attending music festivals and studying for eleven months in Vigo, a city in northwestern Spain. I returned to Tucson in 2019 and finished my master's degree in music theory, and moved to East Austin in 2023 to pursue a career in music full-time. I currently perform in town as a solo classical guitarist, performing both classical music and arrangements of popular tunes. Furthermore, I compose original music. I had a band named Soakset back in Tucson which can be found on Spotify. -Education- Degree: Bachelor of Music School: University of Arizona Dates: 2017-05 Degree: Master of Music School: University of Arizona Dates: 2020-05 -Awards- Name:David Russell Bach Prize Finalist Institution:University of Arizona Awarded:2017-02

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Drum professional for 30 years. Teaching, gigging and touring. Currently working with 5 bands and studio work here in Virginia. Private Education: Advanced technique's in several genres Performing Experience: Currently performing regular gigs in the USA Experience Teaching: Teaching for 5 years at NOVA here in Virginia.

Years of Experience: 20 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Thomas! I'm a performer and teacher and I look forward to starting you on (or continuing you along) your musical journey. Areas of Expertise: • Can Read Music • Play in a variety of styles • Able to communicate and express musical ideas with ease • 14 years of teaching experience, 20+ years of learning and performing experience • Able to playteach drum-set, snare drum(marching, orchestral) hand percussion, mallets Experience • 1993 Drum set and percussionist for the play peter pan. • 1994 Regular Thursday night gig at the Broadway Rec. Center playing traditional jazz dance songs. • 1995 Began Playing with a Country Band at local and regional barsclubs. • 1995-2000 High school Marching, Concert, and Jazz Band, Show Choir Percussionist, Section Leader, as well as several local plays, and garage bands. • 2000-2004 UNA MarchingConcert Band, Began gigging out of the Muscle Shoals area with different musical groups. • 2005 Performed with various artists as a free-lance musician. • 2006-2012 Moved to the TuscaloosaBirmingham area and began playing and recording with numerous groups. Taught Band Camps/Drum Camps Youth beginner group lesson’s with the Alabama Blues Project and Private lessons ranging from beginner’s to intermediate and advanced students. 2012 Judge at Guitar Center's Drum-Off Compitition in Austin, TX. • I have studied under professionals such as Zoro, Chester Thompson, Jonny Rabb, Chris Frier, Rodger Hawkins, Gary Asher, Mike Dillon, William F. Ludwig III, David Waters, Tom Sr., Leif Bondarenko, and many more. Will continue to study as long as I am able to. • 2007-2012 Worked for Pink Box Productions as a Runner, Backstage Manager, Artist Relations, Backline Assistant, Musician, Drum Tech, Merch Table, Ticket Taker, Money Management, and Head Security Officer. • 2006-2011 Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies with a Minor in Music Performance followed by a Master’s Degree in Music Education. Other Experience: I have been able to be a part of Honor Bands such as Shoals area Honor Band, UNA Honor Band, Performed at PASIC Alabama Day of Percussion, Attended several PASIC International Conventions, Competed in state competitions, Performed live with many great artists, as well as hired as a studio musician in Muscle Shoals, Nashville, Birmingham, New Orleans. Formal Education: I have a Master's Degree in Music. Private Education: I have taken private lessons with Zoro, Chester Thompson, Jonny Rabb, Chris Frier, Rodger Hawkins, Gary Asher, Mike Dillon, William F. Ludwig III, David Waters, Tom Risher Sr., Leif Bondarenko, and many more. I will continue to study as long as I am able to. Performing Experience: I have been performing since the age of 13. Experience Teaching: I began teaching when I was in high school and haven't looked back. I still have the same passion for learning and teaching as I did when I began my carrier.

Years of Experience: 17 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I am a 23 yr old marketing student at Texas State University. I live in Austin and play music any chance I get. I have 17 yrs experience playing drums and over 10 yrs experience playing guitar. I have been teaching for over 1 year now. I love meeting new people and love teaching kids! Performing Experience: I have over 10 years experience playing live. Experience Teaching: I have been teaching for over 1 year.

Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 18 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, RB, Pop, Metal, Folk Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons -Education- Degree: Jazz Performance School: University of Miami

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 10 miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop, Musical Theater, Metal, Folk, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Hip Hop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hey there! My name is Cory. I’m 25 and have been a musician for 19 years. Music to me has always been the one thing I’ve always been self-driven and self-disciplined to pursue. My biggest influences for drums are Tommy Lee Motley Crue, Thomas Pridgen The Mars Volta, and Luke Holland The Word Alive; guitar: Slash Guns N’ Roses, Shakey Graves, Jimi Hendrix, and Leah Wellbum Slothrust My goal as a teacher is to inspire and nurture passion within the student. The teachers I had that spoke to me as equals and left me with insight into how to reinvent myself as an artist as well as helped me shape my playing and technical proficiency in a way that made me hunger to learn more were the ones that I’ll remember forever, so I hope to offer that to others. The world needs musicians. The perspective I have to offer is balanced, authentic, and therefore the student to expand upon. As a teacher, I believe nurturing the passion of the student is what supports their ethic and outlook on music for the rest of their life.

Years of Experience: 5 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons Overview: Jody has been teaching lessons for over 5 years. He started teaching while he was studing for his undergraduate degree for music performance. Jody loves to teach different styles of guitar playing to has taught many of students. He first started playing rock and blues but, later in life, Jody found many other styles to appreciate including Jazz, Classical, Funk, just to name a few. Formal Education: Bachelors of Music in Guitar performance from Sam Houston State University. Performing Experience: Currently plays with local acts "The Fireball Show" and "The Grace London Band". Experience Teaching: One Music Square - Huntsville TX, Music Center - Conroe TX, Guitar Ensemble sectional leader - SHSU

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 30 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I have been playing electric/upright bass for 25+ years, performing with a diverse group of musicians. Everything from loud rock to mellow bluegrass. I have been concentrating on upright bass, and am very proficient in rockabilly/swing/bluegrass/country styles, and can teach you these styles, and how to slap the bass for that traditional sound. I can teach the Nashville System of notation used in these styles as well. My focus is on teaching to play by ear, and teaching to play with others in anticipation of performing in band settings. I seem to have a knack for getting people to understand the basics. Formal Education: A couple of years as an art major Private Education: I am self taught. I feel this has given me an advantage in a band situation, and a unique perspective about music. Performing Experience: I have extensive performing/touring experience playing bass guitar in various rock/punk bands. For the last 16 years I have been performing/touring with swing band White Ghost Shivers on the upright bass. -Reviews- Name: Jeremy Slemenda Date: 2015-08-31 19:15:43 Title: Mike Body: I can attest to Mike's bass playing skills, as well as professionalism, as I have played guitar with him in White Ghost Shivers for 15 years.

Years of Experience: 3 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: My name is Sam and I play and teach guitar. I teach in a wide range of styles including Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, Folk and Jazz. My philosophy stresses really developing an ear for music and guitar and also instilling a sense of passion and love for the instrument. I think its also very helpful having some knowledge of music theory and other fundamentals. But first and foremost I want you to have fun and develop a love for music and guitar! Formal Education: I was in several organized jazz bands in high school and went to Berklee College of Music for several years. Performing Experience: Played in jazz bands in high school, played in bands in college and afterwards and currently perform around Austin as a solo performer. Experience Teaching: I have taught many friends over the years and also work occasionally as a substitute teacher with Georgetown music.

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I have been playing music for 15 years. Teaching for 6. I have been around the U.S and Canada touring playing many different instruments and styles of music. Formal Education: Bachelors of Science in audio and visual communication . Private Education: Took lessons many years as child and young adult both privately in home and in a university setting Performing Experience: Have been on all stages big and small. A pub in rural Canada to a 3000 person club in New York City Experience Teaching: Teaching is very rewarding for me. I enjoy watching people learn, and I always end up learning something as well.

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: My interest in music first began as a kid listening to The Beatles. I loved it so much that I got my parents to enroll me in piano lessons at age 8. I played the piano and studied basic theory until I began to play percussion in the school band at age 12. My passion and dedication for music really began to grow throughout highschool as I became involved in drumline, jazz band, symphonic orchestra, percussion ensemble, musicals and any other group I could squeeze into. While attending the University of North Texas I was able to play with the Afro/Cuban, Brazilian, and Steel Pan ensembles as well as many local bands. A few of these bands had moderate success around Texas and even had songs featured on the radio. Over the past few years I've picked up the guitar and began to take an interest in songwriting as well, but my real passion has always been the drums. I am interested in all kinds of music from various places and backgrounds and am always open to learning more. Music is a gift that I love to share and have been successful at helping others discover their own talents. Formal Education: I have a bachelor's degree in English from the University of North Texas but played in the Afro/Cuban, Brazilian and Steel Pan ensembles. I took piano lessons from age 8 to 12 before switching to percussion. I played percussion throughout high school where I learned theory and earned several honors as AHS percussions of the year, several 1 rankings for UIL solo and ensemble, and played with the All Region Jazz Band under Jay Saunders. Private Education: I took private lessons for percussion throughout highschool. Some teachers were better than others, but one of my best was a former snare player for the Cavaliers. Performing Experience: I have been performing in formal recitals and and concerts from age 8 to 18. During high school and college I was able to start playing in my own groups outside of school and learn more about putting on an awesome show. I have played all throughout the DFW metroplex as well as parts of central and south Texas, and a handful of out of state gigs. I have performed as a percussionist and drumset player in rock, funk, jazz, blues, reggae and acoustic settings. I have also performed in Austin as a rhythm guitarist/vocalist for a couple of years as well. Experience Teaching: I have experience teaching formal lessons for about 6 months, but have seen my students grow a lot in a short amount of time. My real strength is not my musical background, but my ability to communicate clearly and adapt to different learning styles. I am all about going the extra distance to figure out how a student can best reach his or her goals.

Years of Experience: 15+ Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Hello, my name is Earl and I am a 31 year old drummer from South Florida. I have gigged all over from Florida to New York to Texas and enjoy playing shows on the road as well as instructing. I have 20+ years experience including marching drum line and symphonic percussion. Timing, Rhythm, Consistency, Dynamics, and Technique are just a few of the fundamentals that I stick to everyday to be a great drummer. I believe that anyone can learn any instrument if they want to, but it is passion and dedication that will drive you to greatness. Formal Education: Years of symphonic experience from classical to big band. Performing Experience: I have played hundreds of venues in several states. Experience Teaching: Mostly private instruction, can teach one individual or entire drumlines.