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Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I started playing guitar while in high school. I then furthered my studies in guitar at the Atlanta Institute of Music (2 Years) and Georgia Perimeter College (2 Years) where I studied Music Theory and Jazz. While at AIM I performed at the Victor Wooten clinic, and while at GPC, I performed in the GPC Jazz Lab Band for 4 semesters. It was during these few years when I played in several rock, bluegrass and jazz improvisational bands, that played out regularly in Metro-Atlanta. I also have run several "Open Mic Nights" in several restaurants and other local venues. I studied with Trey Wright while at Kennesaw State University and graduated with a B.A. degree in JazzGuitar, with a concentration in Jazz Performance. Through my time at Kennesaw State, I spent 3 years performing in the KSU Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Jazz Combo Bands. Additionally, I have performed in the Lionel Lueke master class and clinic at KSU in 2010. I have been teaching guitar and music since 1999. I have had extensive experience teaching Guitar, Bass, and Mandolin. While teaching, I try to instill an attitude to my students to listen and to dissect every aspect of a musical piece. Additionally, I encourages my students to search out information for themselves. I am currently working with my own Jazz Quartet ("Fuze") and Jazz Guitar Duo, and really enjoying the group musical experience. I believes in a strict observance of “musical etiquette” that requires each player to critically listen to others, as well as listening to themselves. My influences include: Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Trey Anastasio and Phish, Led Zeppelin, Jon Scofield, Grateful Dead, Sting, Pat Matheny, Pat Martino, Horace Silver, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Miles Davis. Favorite musical quotes: "The music exists in the universe, and if you're lucky enough, or strong enough, to get your ego out of the way, the music comes through you."-Trey Anastasio "Music is your friend"-Jim Formal Education: Atlanta Institute of Music (1)-Completed an accredited 900 clock hour certificate program in Guitar Performance Georgia Perimeter College (2)-Majored in Music and Composition, with a specialization in Audio Recording and Media Production Kennesaw State University (2)-Received a B.A. in Jazz Guitar while studying under Trey Wright (Squat). Throughout, I played in the KSU Jazz Combos, Jazz Ensemble, and the Jazz Guitar Ensemble. Private Education: Recently I have studied under Trey Wright (4 years). I have also studied under Wes Funderburk (3 years), Tyrone Jackson (2 years), Paul Vogler (2 years) Performing Experience: ldquo;Providence Academy Pep Bandrdquo; (1)-Played guitar in a ten piece band which played at sporting events ldquo;Glock 19rdquo; (1)-Played lead guitar and sang in this heavy thrash metal band ldquo;Seeds of Harmonyrdquo;-(2)-Acoustic project with my brother, I worked the ldquo;boardrdquo; with my Brother Jim, and played guitar. Performances were held at the Old Peculiar Pub in downtown Norcross and included some original songs, mainly cover tunes ldquo;Gooeyrdquo;-(2)-Was an improvisational band dedicated to the spontaneous creation of Jazz, Bluegrass, rock and funk, with a goofy carefree attitude.GoOeY gigged out for two years in different bars such as: Sweetwater Billiards, Garrisons Broiler and Tap, Sports fan, and Sports time. ldquo;Open Mic Atlantardquo; (2)-Hosted an open mic at Cedar Creek Grill Sunday nights. Duties included running the sound and overall atmosphere of the night while ldquo;sitting in with other musicians, some promotion was required. ldquo;Georgia Perimeter College Jazz Lab Bandrdquo; (2)-played guitar in this six piece Jazz combo, we played many a Jazz standard. ldquo;KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemblerdquo; (2)-I was third Guitar in this ensemble playing Jazz standards arranged for 6 guitar players. ldquo;KSU Jazz Combordquo; (2)-I played Guitar in this Six piece jazz band, we played many standards throughout the year. ldquo;KSU Jazz Ensemblerdquo; (2)-played guitar in this 20 piece band directed by Wes Funderburk. We played many standards as well as original pieces ldquo; Jazz Duordquo; (2011-present)-currently performing in this guitar duo with my brother. We play every Sunday at Einsteinrsquo;s Atlanta for their Sunday Brunch ldquo;Fuzerdquo; (2010-present)-Currently rehearsing with this jazz quartet for several upcoming gigs Experience Teaching: St Martinrsquo;s Episcopal Elementary Schoolrdquo; (2000-present) - Presently teaching guitar in the ldquo;Explorersrdquo; after school program Private Lessonsrdquo; (1999-present) I have been teaching privately in the Atlanta area since 1999. I teach all age ranges and ability levels -Education- Degree: Jazz Guitar School: Kennesaw State University Dates: 2011-05

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: 3 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Eric began playing saxophone at the age of 10. Over the years, he developed his skills further by joining his middle and high school bands and going to college for music. He gained performance experience in the classical area by performing recitals at Northwestern State University. Though Eric can teach many genres of music, his musical personal favorites are classical and jazz which had great influence on his style of playing. Eric loves music because he believes that it is a universal language that can bring people together and loves teaching music because he wants to be able to change lives and push people forward like his teachers have done for him. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Eric can help you expand and enhance your playing. Eric is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals. Signup now to schedule a meeting! -Education- Degree: Associate in General studies School: Northwestern State University

Years of Experience: 3 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I'm a young guy, but music is my passion and my life. I've been playing guitar since I was 11, and haven't found anything else that I enjoy half as much. My goal as a teacher is to share that enjoyment with my students, and help them to reach their fullest potential as musicians. As a rule, I do not confine myself or my students to any particular curriculum; every student has different needs, and I find I can best meet them by tailoring lessons to suit. Formal Education: Starting at 15 I attended the Dual-Credit Program at Richland College, where I took Classical guitar lessons from Jan Ryberg as well as Music Theory from Dr. Jerry Wallace. I completed about two years of guitar lessons, and one year of Theory. Private Education: I've taken lessons from a few different instructors over the years, but I'm primarily self-taught. Performing Experience: While at Richland I was involved with the Guitar Ensemble, where I played first chair and helped to win first place at the Brownsville Guitar Competition. I've also played off and on with various other groups, including Kaleo Kaualoku and the Good Times Band (now known as Spooky Fok) and Fictional Freedom, as well as composing my own original material. Experience Teaching: I've been teaching semi-professionally for about three years now, starting with helping out other students at Richland. After I left school I continued to teach privately in my spare time, and have enjoyed every moment of it.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Jazz, Classical Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Joshua began playing trombone at the age of 12. Over the years, he developed his skills further by studying classical music, jazz, and music composition. He gained performance experience in the Columbus, OH area by playing for professional theater with Short North Stage and with the Columbus State concert band. Though Joshua can teach many genres of music, his personal favorites are musical theatre and operetta which have had great influence on his style of playing. Joshua loves music because it influences emotion and loves teaching music because giving someone the ability to express themselvesn another way is extremely rewarding. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Joshua can help you expand and enhance your playing. Joshua is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals. Signup now to schedule a meeting! Formal Education: Franklin County High School-Rocky Mount, VA The Ohio State University-Columbus, OH (Theatre) Columbus State Community College-Columbus, OH (Music) Private Education: Sue Laney-Voice Emily Tucker-Voice McKenzie Brown-Brass Pedagogy Performing Experience: 13 years with Olympic Theatre Productions as a featured performer 13 years in Columbus, OH as a contract musician 10 years in Columbus, OH as a music director with various theatre companies 17 years as an audio engineer Experience Teaching: Private brass lessons (trombone and horn) 9 years as a museum educator Work as music tutor starting in 2005 Private and group singing and vocal lessons beginning in 2010 -Education- Degree: BA - Theatre School: The Ohio State University Dates: 2007-09 -Reviews- Name: Alexandra Date: 2023-11-09 13:57:42 Title: Great Experience Body: Joshua is a great teacher. He made my daughter feel comfortable and has provided her with lessons to help her grow in singing. She has come a long way from the very first lesson and we would recommend Joshua to anyone.

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I've been playing the guitar since middle school, and I've had a great deal of success as a result of my ability. I'm fluent in many different styles of guitar play, including rhythm, lead, and finger style. My stylistic strengths lie in pop, folk, classical, singer/songwriter and alternative rock. I am a formally trained musician majoring in music theory and classical guitar. I have professional experience as a touring musician and I'm versatile and well-rounded in many different instruments. Performing Experience: I've been in bands for the past 3 years Experience Teaching: I've been teaching for 6 years -Reviews- Name: Michele S. Date: 2015-09-18 15:47:59 Title: Fabulous! Body: I had my first lesson with Aurora today and she is fabulous! Can't wait for my next lesson next week! Thanks so much for all of your attention, I really appreciate it

Years of Experience: I have been a performing Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop, Folk Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Benjamin and I have been a performing musician in all styles in the DFW since 2001 and have taught professionally in the area since 2015. My primary instrument is the electric bass guitar but most of my students up to this point have actually been for acoustic, classical and electric guitar. I also play and teach drums and percussion, piano, and can teach ear training, music theory and songwriting/composition. I also compose music in a variety of styles for multiple instruments. I have an Associates degree in the Arts from the Dallas County Community College district, studied jazz and classical performance at UTA, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Art and Performance from UTD. My focus as a teacher is to identify the specific personal goals of each student and tailor their lesson accordingly. While I believe this is the best place to begin, in order to ferment growth as a musician I will gradually work to expand my students' goals beyond their original intent. Assuming the student shows promise and, more importantly, motivation and willingness to put in the work, the intent is to bring the student to levels of success even greater than their original goals. As a music educator I strive to maintain a balance between teaching music as a science and as an art. I will stress the importance of having at least a basic understanding of reading music, music theory and ear training, but only as a part of a greater whole. I believe that emotional impact, on the performer, and from the performer to the audience, is the most important aspect of music by far. Formal Education: Graduated high school in 3 years at age 16 from Bryan Adams high school. Associates degree awarded from DCCCD in Music. Studied jazz and classical performance at UTA, Bachelor's Degree awarded in Arts and Performance from UTD Performing Experience: I have performed throughout the DFW area since 2001 Experience Teaching: I spent most of my college years tutoring music theory informally. In 2015 I starting teaching music professionally. -Education- Degree: Bachelor's degree in Art and Performance School: UTD Dates: 2014 Degree: Associates degree in Music School: DCCCD Dates: 2010

Years of Experience: over twenty years Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 0-5 miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Song Writing Lessons Overview: I come from a long line of teachers , professors with a deep tradition in music. I`m able to teach all ages do to my ability to read my students personality and skill level and meet them on a level that makes them feel comfortable. Formal Education: age 18 M.c.c Community college music major (Waco tx) Private Education: piano voice and guitar Performing Experience: criss crossed Texas in the ninties with all original band Jasmine Blue Experience Teaching: age is not an issue . My method of teaching song writing works for all people all levels.

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Music producer, audio engineer, and musician from Fort Worth, Texas with a studio located in Dallas, Texas. Formal Education: De Anza Community College Academy of Art University of San Francisco, Experience Teaching: Minimal experience off and on over the past 5 years teaching basics of audio, recording, mixing, music production and songwriting. Also tutoring on programs such as Ableton live 9 and Logic Pro X.

Years of Experience: 55 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Blues, Classical Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Orchestral Lessons Overview: Grew up in Burbank, California and played the clarinet since third grade. Had school music classes and performing, writing and composing original music. Done retail and sales/management work, semi retired living in Oceanside, California. Formal Education: Jefferson Elementary, John Muir Junior High School, Burbank High School LA Valley College, University of Southern California Private Education: Took classical piano lessons from Mrs. Prudholme of Burbank, California, eight years, took clarinet lessons from Dr. Hildebrand, of Nelson's Riddle Orchestra five years, voice lessons from Dick Webster piano player for Richard Nixon events one year. Performing Experience: Played with local musicians in Burbank, clubs, parties, studio work Experience Teaching: Taught my young second cousins beginning clarinet who then became first chair in her school orchestra.

Years of Experience: 8 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons Overview: I have been playing multiple instruments since childhood and I am currently a professional musician. I also teach song writing and composition. I am very passionate about music and have dedicated my life to the pursuit of a career in the field. I am also great with kids and have worked in the ECE field. -Education- -Awards-

Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: I can drive anywere as lo Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Guitar Instructor, Rochester School January 2007 to December 2011 • Teaching students of all ages and skill levels how to read and write music, proper playing technique, music theory, advanced harmony and improvisation. • Building and maintaining lasting relationships with students so they continue on with lessons. Private Education: Education El Bosque University, Bogota, D.C. B.A. of Music. Recording Connection, Los Angeles, CA Certificate in Audio Engineering Experience Teaching: Guitar Instructor, Rochester School January 2007 to December 2011 bull; Teaching students of all ages and skill levels how to read and write music, proper playing technique, music theory, advanced harmony and improvisation. bull; Building and maintaining lasting relationships with students so they continue on with lessons.

Years of Experience: 11 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 40 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I was born in Stuttgart, Germany and raised in Northern California in a small town called Clearlake. My father brought me up listening to people like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Seger, Van Morrison, The Temptations and more. I had a deep love for music all of my life and when he bought me my first guitar at age 11 I was unstoppable from that moment forward. I received four years of private lessons from a Musician's Institute graduate and knew from there that music was all I ever wanted out of life and dedicated my life to studying the guitar and music to one day be able to be like my heroes out on stage. After high school I lived for a year in the real world, never liked it, and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a degree in music from Musician's Institute, which I graduated from in September in 09. I now perform with my original project Typical Situation, as well as having performed with other great acts such asThe Big Joe Hurt Band, Rakoon and Carreyo (Sony/BMG). I have done work for David Coury's Singing For The Actor class as a background musician and more! My main influences are Jimi Hendrix, John Frusciante, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Philip Sayce. My strongest musical styles are Blues, Rock, Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Rap, RB and Smooth Jazz. Although with my education I am qualified to teach all other styles. As a teacher I believe that the key to learning the Guitar is to start by creating the finger strength to play, beginning with warm up exercises and some simple scale work to really build up your fingers strength as well as dexterity. Once they are in good shape, only takes about a week or two, I can start teaching how to solo and play chords and build a basic knowledge and understanding of the Guitar and how to use it as naturally as you use your own hands! From there, you'll move on to whatever style of music interests you, while learning how to use techniques from other styles of music to compliment your style of choice! * Formal Education: AA degree in Guitar and Performance, minor Music Business and Sound Engineering from Musician's Institute Private Education: 4 years of private lessons from a Musician's Institute graduate, and the school of hard knocks. Performing Experience: Performed with a wide variety of artists, as well as extensive performing experience during my time at Musician's Institute, some studio session work, and experience playing in some of Hollywoods biggest clubs including the House of Blues and The Whiskey A-Go-Go. Have also played at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's Wasted Space Club in Las Vegas multiple times. Experience Teaching: Taught children and adults for 2 years during my time in Northern California before moving to Los Angeles to begin school at Musician's Institute.

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 12 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, RB, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Hi! My name's Max, I've studied piano for 16 years now, I've studied the voice for 11 years. My focus in music is mainly rock and jazz. I write and record my own music and play piano in multiple different bands! I'm currently taking a hiatus from working toward a degree in music with the purpose of saving money. I've only done a limited amount of teaching so far, but would love to learn alongside you. I trust that my communicative, musical, and interpersonal abilities will make working on songs together, or trudging through a curriculum a breeze! Thanks!!

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 10 miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I have been teaching for over 30 years. My approach to teaching is very unique and geared to younger students.(ages 8 to 16). I have learned that by giving young students a practical application into the basics of music, students discover their own passion for making music and build a desire to want to grow and learn more. Formal Education: Highland High School, Highland Indiana (Jazz, Concert, Marching and Symphonic Bands Purdue University Summer Jazz Camp (scholarship) Berklee College of Music (performance) Private Education: Joe Hunt Skip Hadden Marshall Thompson Jack Bowenowski Performing Experience: Veteran Los Angeles musician since the mid 80's, performing in all areas of live music from night clubs to touring to television. Have recorded and played drums on over 100 records ranging from small independent to Major movie soundtracks. Experience Teaching: I've taught privately for many years as an opportunity to help young musicians get a solid foundation and earn extra income. But for the last 7 years I have worked for a Non-Profit organization called, "The Drumming For Your Life Institute". I work with them as a facilitator running programs with children ages 8 - 14 for an after-school program called "Reading Rhythm", and Juvenile Hall and Youth Detention Camps in LA County running the "Life Skills" program. I am confident in my approach to working with young people by showing that anyone, (if they want it bad enough) with a bit of effort can achieve anything they set their mind to.

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Tyler has always loved music from an early age. He began playing guitar at the age of 10 and continued his education by teaching and completing his music degree at Grossmont College, now at San Diego State University to further his music knowledge. His musical influences include all genres. Tyler's favorite thing about music is the therapy it brings to each person as they perform and positive influence it brings to the soul and his favorite thing about teaching music is the progress of improvement and the success of completing their desired musical goals. One of his favorite teaching experiences was starting a guitar program at the San Diego Braille Institute thus teaching 2 group classes per week with the visually impaired. When taking lessons with Tyler you can expect patience and dedication to ensure your musical endeavors*. 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! Formal Education: Grossmont College A.A. Degree in Music Education Currently at S.D.S.U. B.M. program in Music Education Private Education: Studied music under the Instructor of Mark Madruga which holds a M.M. in music education from S.D.S.U. For over 15 years I have been studying formal and contemporary musical genres under his instruction. Performing Experience: Have performed well over 10 years playing throughout San Diego to Mexico's Baja California, Balboa Park Sculptors Guild featured artist celebrations, Encinitas city hall, private residence events etc. Experience Teaching: Have been teaching for ten years between one on one and group lessons. Braille institute-developed a guitar class teaching groups of visually impaired guitar students in groups of 5-8 per session. C3 Performing arts Center-Teaching two group classes 10-12 students per session the ages of 5 to 12 for two years -Education- Degree: A.A. Humanities Fine Arts School: Grossmont College Dates: 2017-08 Degree: A.A. Music Education School: Grossmont College Dates: 2017-08 Degree: Certificate University Studies School: Grossmont College Dates: 2017-08 -Awards- Name:Certificate Of Appreciation Institution:Braille institute Awarded:2013-12

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 8 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hi, my name is Javon and I am a guitar instructor from San Diego! I have been playing guitar for nearly 15 years and have been teaching others for over 3. I play in a touring band called Lighterburns and have played around the country on the Vans Warped Tour. Furthermore, I also have experience in recording, mixing, and producing music and have experience and knowledge of how the music industry works. I enjoy teaching guitar to students of all ages and skill levels and truly want to help each person I teach become the best musician they can be. Though I can teach many genres of music, my personal favorites are rock and alternative. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player looking to expand their sound, or if you have musical aspirations but need guidance and advice please feel free to contact me and schedule a lesson. -Education- Degree: Bachelor's of Science in Biology School: University of San Diego Dates: 2018-05 Degree: Bachelor's of Science in Biology School: University of San Diego Dates: 2018-05 Degree: Bachelor's of Science in Biology School: University of San Diego Dates: 2018-05

Years of Experience: 7 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 7 Instruments Taught: Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Casper is an American Songwriter and Producer from California. Graduating from the Los Angeles Recording School with Honors in 2017, Casper has been writing and producing for over 10 years. His producing has been influenced by Scott Storch, DJ Premier, and Ryan Leslie. His sound is loosely rooted in the West Coast Hip-Hop genre, with the consciousness of the East Coast, and the hype of the South. His unique style is considered Boom Bap Hip-Hop with elements of Jazz and Funk. Casper sets out to encourage and empower youth struggling with social, political, and economic hardship. Other genres of interest include Jazz, Funk, Neo Soul, and Country. Formal Education: Honors Graduate from Los Angeles Recording School Private Education: Piano lessons and Music Theory Performing Experience: Ivar Theater, Hollywood CA I have worked side by side with; Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Wyclef Jean, Mark Pellizzer, and many more. Experience Teaching: I have trained recording engineers in my techniques and knowledge for the past two years. I have taught songwriting for the past two years and have increased artists fan base and albums sales through my teachings. I have taught and instructed music production for the past three years and have had awesome outcomes with now upcoming producers. -Education- Degree: Music Production and Recording Arts School: Los Angeles Recording School Dates: 2016-02 -Awards- Name:Cum Laude Institution:Honors Society Awarded:2017-10

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: My name is Tom, I have just moved to California from minneapolis this week. I have been singing/playing guitar and studying music theory for about ten years. I am into indie rock, progressive rock, rock and roll, hip hop, just about every genre of music I listen to every once in a while. * Formal Education: I've taken music theory throughout elementary and high school. Performing Experience: I've played multiple shows in Minneapolis and Africa! Experience Teaching: I've taught people who had no desire to learn an instrument songs and how to write songs within a nights work.

Years of Experience: 5 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 30 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: My first dose of music was the violin around the age of 8. I played only a year or two because my parents saw I was uninterested for the time being. I then began playing the piano, and much enjoyed that for the next 4 years. (I'll tell you getting me to practice was rough, but it payed out well for my future) Around the end of that time I had been playing in the school bands (percussion) and became greatly interested in the drums. To tell you the truth my teacher didnt feel I was motivated enough, but never the less he gane me my 1st few lessons and I was off. I practiced and practiced that basic groove he gave me, bought my 1st kit and the rest is history as they say!! In the next few years I preceeded to take some lessons and play with all the bands I could get into. Mostly friend's bands and the lot, but that helped me to learn the cover songs we were to perform. I found out that playing by ear in is not such a bad way to learn this craft. I'll admit my skills weren't all that, but I could play along with most any song I heard. This would only last so long, playing along with tracks can only get you so far. I then found myself playing with my church for youth group. This helped with having set parts, improving my timing, and being a more solid drummer which every group needs. After high school throughout the next 5 years I continued to play with many of the local churches for youth groups and special nights of worship. This gave me the opportunity to perform with different groups of musicians, adjusting for the different skill levels we were at and dealing with having "gigs" as you might call it. Needing to perform at certain times and knowing the materials that were given. Mostly it was a chance to thank God for the abilities he had given me. In 2006 I attended Musicians Institute enrolled into the drum program. This is where I saw the biggest jump in my skiils, this course gave us opportunity to learn and be taught by professionals in this field. In classes such as Live Playing Workshops, in which we performed a variety of styles and were critiqued by teachers on everything from timing, performance, to leading the other musicians. Other classes included: reading, playing techniques, rock/jazz drums, along with private lessons once a week. Throughout this year long program I developed an interest in other areas of music such as: Intro to Bass (which presented the basics and theory of the guitar and the needs for performing with others), Intro to Songwriting (which helped us with struturing songs, developing lyrics/melodies and co-writing), also Playing with Loops (which teaches drummers to play with pre-arranged beats, grooves, and samples and add other possibilities for performance with electronic music, i.e. MIDI). In 2008 I then attended SAE Institute for the Electronic Music Production program. This 6 month course gave us the introductions to many production software programs, specifying in Reason, Logic, Ableton and Pro Tools. Overviewing the structure, tools, and abilities of these programs.This is where the drumming had left off, being able to create drums and other instruments using the computer. Other class topics included: understanding different types of mics and there uses, learning about mixers, hardware componenets and all the neccessary connections, and other production tools such as mixing and mastering your music, proper monitoring/environments, and working in real-world situations. Currently I continue my endeavors in the Palm Springs area, where I have built a small studio within my house. Drumming and music production are the orders of the day, as I keep persuing my goals of getting into film scoring, soundtracks and creating my own signature style, and as always to save the music! * Formal Education: I attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA during 2006-07' I studied at SAE Institute in Manhattan, NY from 2008-09' Private Education: I studied violin at a young age, played piano for 4 years, been on the drums since I was 11, and found my way into music production in 2006. Performing Experience: I played in Beginning and Advanced bands in schoolas well as a few local groups in high school, and several churches, playing for worship and a numbers of venues. Experience Teaching: I taught some side lessons during my time at Musicians Institute, and a few friends during my years of playing.