Writing Classes in Water Mill, NY

Years of Experience: 20 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 miles Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Born and raised in New York in the rural beach community of Southampton, Growing up music was always a big part of life. From a very young age there was always an eclectic blend of blues, rock, and acoustic music being played on the record player in the household. Schooled by listening to the greats, music became a root deeply seated in the soul. At nine years old piano lessons began the personal journey into playing many instruments. Throughout this journey picking up the main instrument of guitar at age thirteen and saxophone at age twenty-two. Along the way studying classical theory and composition at the College of Charleston, SC as well as jazz theory, composition, and performance at Five Towns College in NY where an associates was earned. Currently, at 28 years old, after tutoring other students at college and teaching private lessons for 7 years moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to continue teaching a balanced approach to music to students of all ages. Formal Education: College of Charleston, SC-classical music theory and composition program for three semesters. Five Towns College, NY-Associates degree in jazz performance Private Education: Private lessons from different instructors for 19 years. Performing Experience: Lead guitarist and singer in several electric blues/rock bands playing at a variety of venues in Long Island, New York. Leader of an acoustic guitar duo performing at venues in Charleston, SC. Played in a vast variety of jazz ensembles performing at different venues in Long Island, New York. Keyboard player for hip hop group at Skate and Surf festival at Six Flags, NJ. Experience Teaching: 7 years of teaching private and group lessons. -Education- Degree: Associates Degree in Jazz Guitar Performance School: Five Towns College