Tape And C.D. Records
About
Bio is here: http://www.gtarpe.com
Rock/pop music composer and writer.
I have played guitar and variations thereof for about 30 years. I have studied theory and have taught a number of students how to play guitar.
I have recently been a sound engineer and booker at a venue on the Lower East Side in NYC for a year and a half. I am still doing booking and door at different venues here in town and playing regularly.
-Have released over 10 records.
-Have toured multiple countries
-Have received awards for composition from The Noise, Boston and garageband.com
-facebook profile: http://www.facebook.com/GTArpe
Additional website used to help out musicians with gigs and touring: http://www.tapeandcdrecords.com
I like to help out other people and help them learn and grow as musicians.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I give students a survey to find out exactly what they are looking to learn before I teach them.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1 year of music theory at Valley State University, North Dakota.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30$ per hour/20$ per half hour.
How did you get started teaching?
From playing music and helping out other people into music.
What types of students have you worked with?
Mostly new guitarists.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I saw Calvin Johnson of K Records perform last night. He has always been an inspiration for me as a successful independent musician.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I am into looking at the guitar in unconventional ways, but I know a lot about how to do chords, scales, playing by ear and composing as well.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
You need to have a guitar.
You need to put the time in and practice regularly. The more you practice, the better you will get obviously.