Mike Evans Music
About
I love to see my students improve, and I try to meet them wherever they're at musically and mentally.
I have taught students from 7yrs old and up for over 10 years. I studied guitar and commercial music production at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (UC-CCM) and graduated with honors in 2017. There I also studied Jazz theory, recording, audio engineering, film scoring and composition. I teach from my home studio and can also travel to student's home if close enough.
I've played professionally in bands since I was 15 as a guitarist and singer, and with a deep rooted passion for classical music, I've been composing for orchestral ensembles for over a decade.
Feel free to check out some of my work at www.mikeevansmusic.com
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First, I want to know what the student's goals are. So, the first lesson I try to get and know what the student wants to learn and what he or she already knows. And, once we're on the same page, we develop a plan that can be modified depending on how it's working out for the student.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Bachelor in Commercial Music Production from UC-CCM
26yrs guitar experience
15yrs piano experience
9yrs music production experience
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My studio
40/hr
25/half hr
your home (up to 15 miles from Clifton/downtown Cincinnati)
50/hr
35/half hr
How did you get started teaching?
I started teaching one of my best friends when I was 16.
What types of students have you worked with?
From children as young as 7 to adults 30+
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Anytime I get to spend quality time with family, I'm grateful. And recently, I was able to finally visit with family on the east coast after a year of patience because of the pandemic.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My advice is to hire someone who has a formal music background. I learned guitar by ear at first, but it took formal training to really excel in music theory, notation and the various technologies utilized in music production.
Also, hire someone who can show you examples of what they've done. Luckily, we don't have to be experts ourselves to recognize excellent musicianship.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I think I would say, it's helpful if you can come with examples of songs and/or guitar players you enjoy. That way I can better understand what you might be striving for but, either way, always feel free to communicate however you can, any needs or concerns you may have.