Jazz Classes in Sarasota, FL

Years of Experience: 5 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Jazz, Acoustic, RB, Pop, Funk, Soul Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Music has always been a huge part of my life having been influenced at a young age I grew very passionate about playing and creating music learning to play drums, guitar and vocals. After much time and study spent learning music and becoming a singer/songwriter; I've yearned to wan't to spread the joy that I've found in it as well and hope to show others how easy, simple and fun that music can be. Formal Education: Riverview Class of 2012 Private Education: Justin Mark Levine Jazz Music Theory Singing Success Method The Complete Vocal Technique Method Performing Experience: I've been fortunate to perform at many local gigs in my free time and look forward to many more with a self produced album underway. Experience Teaching: It's been my pleasure to guide many private students locally and hope to reach out to many more in the years to come.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Julien began playing drums at the age of six. Over the years, he developed my skills further by taking classical piano and percussion lessons. Julien gained performance experience in the classical and pop genres by playing at great venues such as Studio 578 in Orlando and Aces Lounge in Bradenton. His teaching experience goes back 3 years when I became an adjunct music theory and piano teacher at Booker High, followed by becoming a percussion instructor for the Booker High School Whirlwind Brigade. Though Julien can teach many different genres of music, his favorites are jazz, classical, and ethnic music which have had great influence on his style of playing. Julien loves music because it helps people relax and loves teaching music because he loves seeing people attain their goals. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Julien can help you expand and greatly improve your playing. Julien is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals. Sign up now to schedule a meeting! Formal Education: High School Diploma and Trade School Performing Experience: 7 Years of performance experience in various classical ensembles, 4 years of experience working as a secondary percussionist and keyboardist with rock bands and 3 years of experience playing as a church drummer and jazz pianist. Experience Teaching: 3 Years of experience teaching. Started teaching music theory and piano lessons at Booker High School -Education- Degree: Massage Therapy School: East West College of Natural Medicine Dates: 2016-01 -Awards- Name:1st Place In Composition contest Institution:American Pen Women, Sarasota Chapter Awarded:2015-03

Years of Experience: 37 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 30 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Mike began his musical journey in 8th grade as a flutist. As a sophomore he was introduced to percussion and has been studying the art of percussion ever since. Mike studied mallet percussion at Interlochen Center for the Arts during his junior and senior years in high school. After graduation he pursued studies at Morehead State University, Kentucky, and Michigan State University-GO GREEN! Areas of study concentration were mallet percussion (emphasis on vibraphone), Tympani, rudimental drumming and drum set. After school Mike spent many years traveling and playing Rock and Roll. The band, Innervision, opened for many national touring acts such as Rush, REO and Iron Butterfly to name a few. After leaving the band Mike changed direction and began pursuing the study of orchestral percussion once again. He was Principal Timpanist for the West Shore Symphony for 7 years. He also headed and directed the percussion curriculum at West Shore Community College in Scottville, Michigan for several years. There he was able to teach, write, arrange for, and conduct the percussion ensemble. During this time he became interested in Afro/Cuban music and began studying conga, timbale and bongo. Since moving to Florida Mike has continued to perform and study the art of percussion. He welcomes all students and areas of percussion study. Formal Education: Interlochen Music Academy Mallet studies Morehead State University Vibraphone, tympani, rudimental drumming, drum set Michigan State University Vibraphone, tympani, rudimental drumming, drum set Performing Experience: Rock bands, Jazz bands, concert bands, Symphony. Experience Teaching: Privately for the last 20 years. West Shore Community college-general percussion. West Shore Symphony-tympani and mallet instruction.

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Rich and I am a drum instructor from Sarasota Florida. I have been a student of music for over thirty years. My musical influences include jazz, funk, blues and rock and I also enjoy country and Latin music.. My teaching style can best be described as versatile. My teaching philosophy can best be described by saying that I believe that it's important to work on the things that are difficult but it must also be fun for you. In my lessons, you can expect to learn rudiments and technique, reading for snare drum and drum set, different types of beats and musical styles and playing along to songs. I like to tell my students to try to get in a daily routine with practicing. It makes you progress faster. My favorite thing about teaching is seeing my students constantly improve and get excited about putting to use all the things they are learning by playing along with music. My favorite performance was a great jazz gig I did while living in Australia. My students love that I can teach so many different styles of music. I primarily teach beginners, but I can also teach advanced students.. My approach as a teacher is to help my students achieve whatever goals they have.Thanks for taking a look at my profile. Hope to meet you soon! Formal Education: B.A Berklee College of Music Private Education: Studied with some of the finest drum teachers around Boston Massachusetts. Performing Experience: Have been performing a wide variety of musical styles for over thirty years. Played in show bands backing up some name acts as well as playing jazz, rock, funk, country and blues gigs. Experience Teaching: Have been teaching privately for over thirty years. Was an instructor for The Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps as well as teaching drumlins for several high school bands. -Education- Degree: B.A. Professional Music School: Berklee College of Music Dates: 1980-12

Years of Experience: 17 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I have 17 years experience as a musician, on violin, guitar, bass guitar and singing. I have extensive knowledge of music theory and songwriting, and can teach a large variety of songs, styles, techniques, and approaches to the instrument. I have experience playing in bands, including years of experience in the exotic style of gypsy jazz. My heart is in guitar playing of all kinds, as well as the craft of songwriting. Teaching is also in my blood and comes very naturally to me, this will be an easy, intuitive fit - I would love to tailor exactly to my students learning needs, and bridge their knowledge gap, by knowing who they are, where they are at, and communicating with them effectively to guide them and drive them to the heart of where they are eventually striving to reach. I will do this with the love of music firmly embedded in my heart, which I would love nothing more than to share and impart in my students who love music as well, the gift of music. Formal Education: Florida College of Natural Health (2012) State College of Florida (2007-2010) Performing Experience: Gypsy jazz duo (2014-present) Experience Teaching: With numerous friends