BeaversDen - General Media
About
BeaversDen - General Media started as BeaversDen Productions in 2009 as a media production company. I stuffed every gig, every show, every studio bit under this umbrella with the stage name, Vallis Castor as a performing artist. Anything to do with production from music to movies, music videos and stagehand and set work, both on stage and back stage. Singing at the Grand Ole Opry. Selling songs for cash. It was an interesting time to say the least.
Music has many teachers. I believe I can help you get started and teach you the basics. Maybe even jam.
I honestly love creating art. Everything media. When I was a teen I would play the acoustic guitar for good four hours a day. Mostly just on rhythm and muscle memory of chord progressions and inversions. I lived for the augmented sound especially with open tuning. It really contrasted with my vocals pretty well, even though most of the time I was playing on a tenor drednaught.
I love all things creative. But most importantly, if what I create helps people, I'm all in.
Specialties
Musical styles
Guitar style
Has instrument
Years experience
Able to read music
Lesson length
Student's age
No reviews (yet)
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Lesson plans are usually tailored to the student and based on their knowledge base. But typically, it's something like
Introduction Beginner - step one. Nomenclature and familiarization. Learning how to hold the guitar comfortably and effectively. Step two. introduction to tuning safely and single string orientation. Step three. Getting comfortable playing one string at different frets. Answer questions. Recap. homework assignment. Step four. Introduction to the cowboy chords that's comfortable to learn. A, B, C, D, E, F, G major. Step five introduction to to simple transitions. Step six. Recap. Pop Quiz. Homework assignment. Test on nomenclature, finger numbers, fret numbers and string numbers.
Beginner II. Step one. String notes. Step two. Applying knowledge from the interdiction. Step 3 best tips and practices. Step 4. Introduction to the pick. Introduction Intermediate - step one. Tuning. Step two. Chord ID. Step three. Rhythm and time signature. Step four. Step five. Recap. Step six. Answer questions. Step seven introduction to progression.
and so on.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a bachelors in business and an associates in Media production which focuses on recording music for artists and businesses. Jingles included
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I don't like to put a price tag on knowledge, so whatever the going rate is, I'll hang around that ballpark.
How did you get started teaching?
Teaching my son to play. He's 14 and has been playing off and on for a couple years.
What types of students have you worked with?
My son and and my neighbors' kid.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
If you really want to learn, you'll need to create a bond between you and the instrument you're learning. It requires a lot of care like relationships with people. Whatever your instrument, give it a name and become friends with it. Try not to be careless with it. As with a person, treat it with kindness.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Are you comfortable with your guitar?
Is it too much to carry or hold ?
Do you have a good case, a stand or a hanging wall option?
What do you want to learn how to play one day?