
Jeff Ladenheim Guitar And Bass Lessons
About
My teaching approach: Graduate of Berklee College of Music and Loyola(Concordia) University. Featured guitarist in recording and film. ESPN and Atlantic Records. Studies with jazz greats Pat Metheny and Jimmy Bruno. Specialisized in Guitar Performance 35 years of teaching,performing,recording and studio experience.I have taught thousands of students how to create,perform,and understand music and the guitar. My influences are: BLUES PLAYERS, PAT METHENY, DANNY GATTON, HENDRIX,SANTANA,BENSON, JIMMY PAGE, JEFF BECK. My guitar lessons take place in: The teacher's studio Guitar lessons typically take place on these days and hours: 10-7 7 days a week. Guitar Techniques: Lead guitar, Rhythm guitar, Open tuning, Fingerstyle, Slide Guitar, Vocal Accompaniment, Performance, Improvisation, Jamming Skills, Reading Music, Music Theory, Scales and Exercises, Song Writing, Recording and Production, Guidance In Equipment Selection. Your first guitar lesson with me might include the following: CHECK TO SEE IF WHERE THE WEAK POINTS ARE IN SOUND RHYTHM AND PERFORMANCE. I HAVE BEEN A STUDIO MUSICIAN AND TEACHER FOR 40 YEARS..I MAKE SURE STUDENTS CAN PLAY BASIC CHORD PATTERNS IN BLUES AND ROCK STYLES. A guitar lesson with me might entail the following: WE LEARN HOW TO PLAY AN ACTUAL STYLE OF MUSIC, THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF MUSIC AND HOW TO SOUND GREAT ALL BY YOURSELF OR WITH A BAND. EMPHASIS ON FINGERPICKING AND SOLOING. EACH STUDENT IS TREATED AS A UNIQUE INDIVIDUAL. I USE THE BERKLEE METHOD WHICH IS ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL METHODS IN MUISIC. The qualities I look for in an ideal guitar student might include the following: I AM VERY PATIENT AND I MY IDEAL STUDENT IS ANYONE THAT LOVES MUSIC AND WANTS TO LEARN.
PASSING THE KNOWLEDGE ON AND JAMMING WITH MY STUDENTS.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Jeff is it; an incredible guitarist and awesomazing human being with all the experience. He’s honest and easy to follow, granted you want to learn, and I saw immediate progress in my abilities after the first visit and felt empowered and confident after only a few more. Highly recommend seizing this opportunity if given the chance!!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
FIRST LESSON IS ALWAYS FREE. THEN $30 PER ONE HOUR LESSON
How did you get started teaching?
I KNEW HOW TO PLAY STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN AND THEY DIDN'T.
What types of students have you worked with?
ALL!!!!!!!!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
MAKE SURE THEY HAVE EXPERIENCE AND A DEGREE.BUT THE EMPHASIS IS ON EXPERIENCE.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
DID YOU STUDY WITH JEFF?