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Live Online Music Lessons W/ Jeff Brent

4.9 (11)

21 hires on Lessons.com

30 years in business

About this pro

Education:
I studied Music Theory at the University of Colorado under Paris Rutherford (Regents Professor Emeritus in Jazz Studies at the University of North Texas and Hal Leonard author), and Dr. William L. Fowler (Education editor at Downbeat magazine, Music Theory columnist at Keyboard magazine, and co-inventor of the Piezo pickup).

Published Books:
I am a credited contributor to the #1 best-selling Jazz Theory book on the planet: "Jazzzology" published by Hal Leonard Corporation, the world's largest music publisher.

I also have my own Music Theory book published by Hal Leonard entitled "Modalogy: scales, modes, and chords - the primordial building blocks of music".

I know my Music Theory inside out.

Additionally, I have 16 other books, mostly about Jazz, that deal with: instrumental technique; improvisational soloing; the melodic usage of modes, scales, and arpeggios; comping chords; drop-voicings; and all kinds of cool tricks!

Levels Taught:
All, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginner

Performance Experience:
Thousands and thousands of gigs all over Europe and in the States: solo jazz piano and jazz combos, folk groups, rock bands, horn bands, disco, festivals, weddings, funerals, private parties, clubs, pubs, restaurants, casinos, beer tents, dance troupes, concert halls, country clubs, casuals, dive bars, pickup gigs, backyard barbecues, pretty much you name it.

Languages Spoken:
Spanish, German, French, Italian

I’ve been teaching for decades and it is always a great joy to witness my students progress towards mastery of their chosen instrument.

Not every musician is capable of being an instructor. It requires the ability to take complex subjects and break them down into easily digestible bite size pieces.

We learn in different ways. Some of us are more visual, some more tactile, some more intuitive, some more cerebral, etc. Knowing this allows me to adapt to each student's most natural mode of learning so that the material is grasped more easily (more quickly), and so that it is retained longer.

Coupled with my love of the art of teaching, is also the realization that it is my calling.

Credentials

Fontana, CA 92336

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11 Reviews

4.9

Robert D. Gwyn Sr. (I Go By Dale).

I have only had about 4 lesson's to date with Jeff. I find him to be very thorough . He makes everything very clear so I can understand to the best of my ability . I am 75 so it takes me somewhat longer to grasp and sink in things than it would for a younger person. I have a lot of faith with Jeff and I believe if the time were to come that Jeff felt that I was taking on to much or wasting his time as well as mine he would be open and honest in telling me. I find Jeff to be very easy and caring to work with. He has the knowledge, education and experience that one would enjoy learning from. I just hope I am able to meet his expectations. Thank you. D. Gwyn

2022-04-11
Alex Camacho

Jeff is very knowledgable about music. He doesn't just try to teach out how to play songs in order to satisfy your immediate desire to play guitar. He teaches the fundamentals of music so you can potentially play anything you want. I've played guitar since I was a teenager (I'm 35 now). After all these years I can finally play a decent solo and jam out with a backing track. I've never been able to do that before! I'm still getting the hang of it and its hard to find time to practice with my busy schedule but even with the little time we've spent together I can confidently say that my playing has improved.

2022-03-26
Juan Garcia

Jeff knows his music theory and explains it in great detail. For a beginner guitar player he makes it fun to play. He definitely knows his country and has great tips. Awesome experience

2022-01-04
Stacey Smith-Bacon

He's a seasoned and experienced teacher who has very good background in music, which enables him to teach not just how to learn chords and notes, but how to fingerpick play from the heart.

2021-07-09
Alan Jorgensen

We are the same age, so our exposure to music from decades ago allows us to quickly communicate with examples that make sense to us. His vast experience allowed him to quickly establish my skill level and zero in on techniques that I need help with. Zoom can be challenging at times, but again, Jeff's experience quickly got me sorted out. I am very glad to have obtained his services, and highly recommend him to others.

2021-05-02
Amy Mercer

I am a 46 year old who has never played an instrument before. The first time I picked up my fiddle I seriously doubted that I’d ever be able to play anything. However, with Jeff’s instruction, I can read basic music and play a handful of recognizable songs (within 2 months). Jeff has a relaxed, but professional style. His knowledge of music theory is vast and experienced. I’m excited to continue learning with Jeff.

2021-04-16
Scott Eaker

After more than a month of weekly lessons, I feel confident recommending Jeff whole-heartedly. Here are a few points of praise for Jeff: He's on time and ready to go every week. We jump right in and make the most of our time. He listened to what my goals were during our first meeting, and the lessons are tailored to my goals. He's enthusiastic about what he's telling and showing you. He makes me more enthusiastic about learning. He's deeply knowledgable about music theory, but doesn't pretend his way is the only way to learn. The lessons are a good balance of theory and practical techniques built from years of performance. If you are looking for someone with a great attitude and deep understanding of music theory, give Jeff a chance.

2021-03-26
Jorge Cuervo

I'm a working adult and trying to take up an instrument. Jeff was awesome with instruction and working with my busy schedule. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone looking to learn an instrument.

2021-03-12
Victoria Misslin

Working with Jeff has been great fun! Corrected some bad habits & learned some solid base skills right away. He's got an incredible depth of musical knowledge and an easy teaching style - even with the challenges of Zoom & remote teaching, it's easy to learn from him. Jeff's helping me develop into a better guitar player, not just a guitar collector.

2020-11-24
Sandi Croft

Jeff is a great communicator. He is passionate about music and teaching. I very much appreciated his time and experience and learned a lot in a short time. I highly recommend Jeff and look forward to taking lessons with him again.

2020-11-11
Tyler B

It's been really great taking lessons with Jeff. I feel like I'm learning practical skills, not just doing repetitive exercises. He has been very accommodating of my sometimes crazy schedule, and the improvement I see week-to-week keeps me excited for the next lesson. Jazz, blues, improv skills, jamming with other people, real-world playing, Jeff will get you in shape!

2020-10-10