Writing Classes in Rochester, NY

Years of Experience: 7 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 25 Genres: RB, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult Instruments Taught: Vocal Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Angela has always loved music from an early age. She began singing in the comfort of her home at the age of 5, began songwriting at the age of 9 years old and later on, up until this day, she has been recording and writing songs of her own. Angela has always known that music is a passion of hers and her greatest goal, is to share her voice and techniques with world around her. Angela's favorite thing about music is the messages and feelings it is capable of bringing into the soul and her favorite thing about teaching music is the feeling of passing on the knowledge she has gained to another. One of her favorite teaching experiences was witnessing a student's growth from start to finish. When taking lessons with Angela you can expect our time to be fun and rewarding. She 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!

Years of Experience: 6 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 7 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Hello all! I've been an avid guitar player and songwriter since about 2005, when I was ten. Between traveling the country for winning national competitions, playing out every night on several cross-country tours, and meeting with some of the best musicians this land has to offer, it's led me on countless adventures thus far ? and will undoubtedly continue to do the same. That said, inspiring people is something that I take as seriously as the music itself, and I always look forward to being able to unveil the secrets I've picked up on over the years to eagerly budding minds. Formal Education: - Finger Lakes Community College, AS Degree in Music Performance -Eastridge High School Graduate: Regents Diploma, Advanced Designation with Honors Private Education: - Former guitar student of Craig Snyder, Glen Cummings, and Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold Performing Experience: MUSICAL AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENTS:- Lead guitarist for Vanity Strikes over the course of three cross-country tours, 2014/2015- Guitar Center National Contest, 1st Place Winner for Guitar Solo, Master Class with Synyster Gates and Hollywood Trip, 2014- Solo Guitar Performances at multiple local venues, including Montage Music Hall, The California Brewhaus, Brimont Bistro Johnny’s Irish Pub, etc – various engagements, 2014/2015- Lead Guitarist, Orchestra Pit, Jewish Community Center “Give to Live” Benefit Concert, August, 2014- Featured Jazz Guitarist, Music Faculty Recital, Finger Lakes Community College, Fall, 2013- Lead Guitarist, Orchestra Pit, Eastridge High School's Production of “Hairspray”, March, 2014August, 2014- Guitarist, Orchestra Pit, Eastridge High School’s Production of “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”, March, 2013- Lead Guitarist/Soloist, Orchestra Pit, Webster Theatre Guild’s Production of Musical “Fame”, August, 2012- Rochester International Jazz Festival: Featured Guitarist in Eastridge Jazz Band, 2011 2012- Louis Armstrong Jazz Award and Director’s Award in Music: Eastridge Music Program, June, 2012- Performances at Water Street Music Hall Dub Land Underground: Lead Guitarist in Rock Bands, 2011-2012- Best High School Jazz Soloist and Best Rhythm Section Awards: Gorham Pageant of Bands, May, 2012- Featured Performer: Irondequoit Square Project Groundbreaking Ceremony Library Fundraisers - 2012 Student Awards: Eastridge High School Student of the Month/Musicianship; Chorale Section Leader, 2011-2012 Experience Teaching: - Guitar teacher of students aged 5 - 65, 2009 to present- Hired music theory tutor at Finger Lakes Community College, 2013/2014 -Reviews- Name: Linda Kostin Date: 2015-07-02 15:08:54 Title: Excellent lessons with my daughter Body: Paul has spent one-on-one lesson time with my daughter teaching her guitar. She is a teenage beginner. Paul is very patient and encouraging with his students. Although extremely talented himself, Paul is very humble and generous with his time. I have known Paul since he was born. He has always been very considerate and honest. People of all ages enjoy being in his company.

Years of Experience: 31 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Acoustic Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I've been playing guitar for 31 years and bass, drums and recording for 7 years. I have been writing songs since 1985. I like to teach someone a certain chord structure, notes, drum beat, etc. Then I record it and give it to them to practice. Performing Experience: I've performed since 1988 starting out doing open jams and in 1990 I did my first band show doing original music at clubs, schools, parties etc., in New York, Florida and Rochester, N.Y. Experience Teaching: I started teaching in 1998. I did it periodically throughout 2012 but haven't done it in about a year and a half.

Years of Experience: 4 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I am a composer and pianist currently located in Rochester, New York. I am from Tampa and recently completed my Bachelor's at the University of South Florida. As a pianist I specialize in contemporary music and have previously studied classical and jazz. I will be pursuing my Master's degree in composition in the Fall at the Eastman School of Music as a teaching assistant in the electronic music studio. Formal Education: Bachelor of Music in Composition, University of South Florida Private Education: Dave Clarke Piano Studio, Valrico Florida Performing Experience: See a video of me performing a piano set below. Experience Teaching: maintained a private studio for several years for several years -Education- Degree: Bachelor of Music in Composition School: University of South Florida Dates: 2015-2019 -Awards- Name:Samuel Adler Scholarship Institution:Eastman School of Music Awarded:2019-05 Name:Merit Award in Electronic Music Institution:University of South Florida Awarded:2019-05