Reed Desrosiers, Doctorate Of Musical Arts, Comprehensive Musicianship And Guitar Lessons.

About

Reed Desrosiers, DMA

BM & MM in guitar performance and pedagogy, Conservatory of Music, Hamburg, Germany

BM Music Ed instrumental/choral, Keene State College

DMA in guitar performance and pedagogy, College of the Arts, Bremen, Germany--3rd guitarist ever to have earned the degree in Germany

Faculty at Keene State College--1972-1989, Southern Connecticut State University 1991-1994

Founder and director of the KSC Classical Guitar Chamber Orchestra

National and International tours 1978-1989

Published by Falls House Press, Joachim Trekel Verlag, Hamburg, Germany, Granite Lake Music

Numerous Recordings, nationally and internationally

NPR broadcasts on VPR and NHPR

TV and Radio broadcasts and recordings nationally and internationally

Guest soloists with Guitar Orchestra include Alice Artzt, The Newman/Oltman Duo, Sharon Isbin, Sonja Prunnbauer, Amsterdam Guitar Trio, et. al.

Numerous performances for MENC national, regional and state programs, ASTA-Guitar Division performances, Guitar Foundation of America, et. al.

Aprylle & Reed, Flute and Guitar Duo—1993—present. (Over 1000 performances throughout New England, the USA and Europe

3 CDs with Aprylle & Reed

Teaching has been my life, beginning professionally at the age of 14. My experience includes everything from pre-K through graduate University-level guitar majors, 4 year olds through mid-80s, private lessons through both small and large groups (30 plus students) AND such demanding needs as students challenged with physical/mental conditions such as MS, MD, severe athritis, autistic spectrum, etc. My greatest pleasure is seeing students learn, mature and accomplish beyond their first goals!

Highlights

Hired 2 times

1 employee

46 years in business

Serves Canterbury , NH

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Paypal

Specialties

Musical styles

Rock, Country, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Recommendations available

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Recommendations available

Has instrument

Student who have a guitar, Student who don't have a guitar, but are planning to purchase one

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Students who can read music staff, Students who can read guitar tabs, Students who cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

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Scott P.

Im about 5 weeks into working with Reed. He is a fantastic teacher and his love for music and instruction show in every lesson. Reed is friendly, patient and his knowledge of key teaching principles and techniques are showcased regularly. Would highly recommend.

October 09, 2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

Identify style of playing desired, assess level, questions about experience and general musical knowledge, ask to demonstrate a piece or two (if applicable) to assess technique and muscianship, then establish a beginning point of studies.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Aside from the experience listed in my resume, extensive experience teaching all levels of music theory at the collegiate level, advanced theory courses such as counterpoint, harmonic analysis, form and analysis, guitar pedagogy, ensembles of every sort, guitar methods for non-guitar music ed majors, etc.

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

My standard rate is $80.00/hr. I do teach 1/2 and 3/4 hour length lessons as well. Recommended length of lesson baed upon student's level and to some degree, age.

How did you get started teaching?

Began my professional teaching career (at the Fitchburg Music Store in Fitchburg, MA) when I was 14---57 years ago. Have taught ever since--K-12 public schools, private schools 9-12, Professor of Music, guitar studies and music theory at University levels, privately, guest masterclass teacher numerous times over the years in Europe, Hong Kong, and at the highest level of musical education association national conferences in the USA.

What types of students have you worked with?

All levels (beginners through Master Degrees), all ages (youngest from age 4 to oldest beginner at age 82), collegiate music majors, general students, K-12 both privately and in group lessons, physically challenged (MS, MD, Autistic, etc.), and foreign students.

Describe a recent event you are fond of.

Being invited to be the Guest International Teacher and Competition Judge at a major guitar festival in Zeven, Germany in 2022.

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

The first goal of a truly competent music/guitar teacher is to guide the student towards becoming a superior musician--who just happens to play guitar. The influence of the first on the second--becoming a superior guitarist--is the key. It doesn't work the other way around simply because the tools needed to do so just aren't there. The broader the teachers background in all aspects of music, the larger the number of 'tools' to guide the student.

What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?

Am I serious about this? Am I willing to work hard? Am I willing to put in the practice time needed to accomplish my goals? What are my goals? Am I ready to have to REALLY think, observe and learn how gradually to be up to solving problems myself? DO I REALLY WANT TO HAVE SOME FUN??

Services offered

Guitar

Bass Guitar

Music Theory