Guitar Lessons With The Wizard
About
I'm a multi instrumentalist with both a traditional academic and as a working musician. I've played in orchestras, pit bands, rock bands, jazz groups, bluegrass groups and I've worked as a session player for recording sessions.
I am happy to teach guitar, bass, saxophone, clarinet, flute, mandolin, banjo.
I have over 15 years experience as a private educator/tutor in various fields raging from music, college level math, karate, and surfing.
I've always enjoyed figuring out how things work especially when it comes to music and composition. Especially in styles that involve improvisation, understanding the framework allows you to create on the spot music with ease.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First I like to establish a good foundation before automatically progressing, then I like understand the students goal like what they want to achieve and set a plan for getting there.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I've started my musical journey with private guitar lessons at age 10 learning classical, jazz, and pop over many years. I started played saxophone in elementary school continued through high school and college doubling on flute and bass clarinet.
After college I worked as a repair tech for brass and strings for many years learning the ins and outs of proper instrument maintenance.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
40 per 1/2 hour for string instruments or 75 for 1 hour
(Woodwind lessons include warm up before the lesson so I only do one hour lessons)
120 per 1 hour for saxophone, flute, clarinet
How did you get started teaching?
At age 13 I started helping my guitar teacher with his younger group classes in exchange for discounted private lessons. From there I tutored through high school and volunteered at my college's student resource center.
My first official teaching job was teaching group classes at a community center in Menlo Park.
What types of students have you worked with?
Literally all kinds:
Kids
Adults
Newbies
Pros learning something new
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone who matches your V I B E. It's super important to feel like your needs and wants are being met and that your instructor understands you.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you hope to achieve? Do you want to:
Play for your family?
Play live?
Record in your bedroom?
Start a career in music?