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Chris Rockaway

Chris Rockaway

5.0Exceptional(7 reviews)

About

I'm a producer, vocal editor, and guitarist. I can compose and produce (very well) in a wide range of styles, I'm the best vocal pitch correction guy I've ever met, and I'm pretty darn good at guitar sometimes. Check out my website for exhaustive examples of my work!

I enjoy meeting the demands of a wide array of students. Doing something different every day (and doing the hell out of it) makes me feel good, and everyone's goals are attainabl

Highlights

Hired 1 time
1 employee
7 years in business
Serves Los Angeles , CA

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Specialties

Instrument(s)

Guitar, Student does not play an instrument

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Students age

18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older

Interest(s)

Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.), Harmonization, Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training), Other

Lesson length

60 minutes

Photos and videos

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    enrico K.

    I have been taking guitar lessons with Chris for seven months and I can confidently say that he is the best teacher I have ever had. He is very experienced in playing and teaching guitar, and he has a personalized approach that suits my needs and goals. He is located in a convenient area, and he is very flexible with scheduling. He communicates clearly and effectively, and he always gives me constructive feedback and encouragement. He has helped me improve my skills and confidence in playing different genres of music. He has also taught me a lot about music theory. He has a passion for music and teaching, and he always makes the lessons fun and engaging. He is not only a great teacher, but also a great mentor: I enjoy my weekly lessons with him. I highly recommend Chris to anyone who wants to learn guitar or improve their musical abilities.
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    August 11, 2023
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    victor G.

    Hes very knowledgeable in all genres and knows how to start you off as a new student or even a seasoned player. I love that i can come in and choose whatever genre i want to learn and come out with scales and exercises to make me such a better player. Patient and very friendly. No teacher like him. Truly the best! Thank you!!
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    August 06, 2023
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    kathleen F.

    Chris is an amazing guitar teacher, even for a brand-new beginner like myself! He is not only incredibly talented and a musical genius, hes patient and able to make things easy to understand. Even if you come in knowing just one chord like me, Chris will make learning comfortable and fun. I couldnt ask for a better teacher (or better rates!) Highly recommend!
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    July 30, 2023
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    kathleen F.

    Chris is an amazing teacher, even for a brand-new beginner like myself! He is not only incredibly talented and a musical genius, hes also patient and explains things in a way that is easy to understand. Even if you come in knowing just one chord like me, Chris makes learning feel comfortable and fun. I couldnt ask for a better teacher (or better rates!) Highly recommend!
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    July 30, 2023
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    ben B.

    Chris offers flexible availability, is knowledgeable, is attentative to your needs and skillset, and designs a curriculum/regimen unique to you and one that grows with you. This, along with his ability to create content specifically for each student (such as custom tracks to practice with) ensures that his lessons feel tailor-made for you and specifically designed to help you evolve as a musician.
    Definitely highly recommended.
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    July 29, 2023
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    ben B.

    Flexible availability, lessons and regiments structured around the learners skill level, and content (such as music tracks) created specifically for the learner to practice with. Good level of attention that gives the lessons a customized and individual feel.
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    July 29, 2023

    Frequently asked questions

    My process involves a few very light questions, focused on goals, available time, prior experience, etc. After a few simple questions, we can start putting together a simple and effective roadmap that makes reaching goals much clearer!

    I attended MI from 2007-2009 for guitar composition, and I've been a record producer since then as well. Since I do this full-time, every day is akin to a new lesson for me. The way I see it, I'm learning as much from my students as they are from me

    I typically charge 35/hr for lessons at my home studio, and 50/hr for lessons in which I travel. Simple and straightforward

    I've always been an avid reader, and when I got into music, it was a natural extension for me to start teaching. I've been tutoring on matters of music since I was in high school!

    I've worked with every type of student imaginable, from absolute beginners to members of sucessful touring bands to multi-platinum producers. Everybody can learn something, somewhere

    My best advice would be to sit down with someone and see if they are listening to you, and make you feel comfortable. After that, it's all about consistency and accountability. Make sure theyre willing to have the amount of buy-in on your experience that you desire!

    Ideally, the teacher should have a basic questionairre that handles most inquiries a student would have regarding the content of their lessons. Scheduling is always an area of emphasis, so make sure everybody is on the same page about this. It's underappreciated, and makes lessons a breeze for everyone involved!

    Services offered

    Guitar
    Music Theory
    Audio Production