Jeremy Gena Music Productions/Instruction

Jeremy Gena Music Productions/Instruction

5.0Exceptional(8 reviews)
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About

Very Exceptional! The biggest reason is, I care about my students. Lessons are very structured, high energy, challenging at times, however, always A lot of Fun! I always try to keep it that way because I realize they have to be fun for the student in order to keep at it, and ultimately, keep coming back each week.

Most importantly, I care a lot about my students. If anyone is having any difficulty, I always do my very best to make sure I can help them through any challenging road block they are having either at home, or as well as in the lessons.

I have studied this amazing instrument now for 35 years of my life, and have been teaching it to others for a little over 20 years.

I myself practice sometimes a few hours a day, and it still Intriques and Challenges me! Music is really something that becomes part of you, and with me, the Guitar is something that completely defined me as a person and still does!

I love my students, and teaching every one of them! Kids as well as adults. Once we work together for a while, we always end becoming very good friends. And that's really what it's all about.

Teaching is very Rewarding to me!πŸŽΈπŸ˜€


Highlights

Hired 9 times
Serves Altoona , PA
Offers online services

Details

Musical styles

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

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, Banjo, 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

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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    Michele N.

    I met with Jeremy for a first time meet and greet that evolved to a lesson playing, singing and an overall calm inviting uplifting experience. He has a casual approach of observation and was as energetic and enthusiastic about instruction as I was. He then sent me home with a basic exercise and shared his ideas on where and what he’d like to start with my instruction. Jeremy and his observation, passion to teach combined with his comfortable inviting studio felt more like I was strumming and singing at a friends than an instruction. Great place to start or polish and continue to expand your skills and techniques.
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    March 15, 2020
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    Michele N.

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    I met with Jeremy for a first time meet and greet that evolved to a lesson playing, singing and an overall calm inviting uplifting experience. He has a casual approach of observation and was as energetic and enthusiastic about instruction as I was. He then sent me home with a basic exercise and shared his ideas on where and what he’d like to start with my instruction. Jeremy and his observation, passion to teach combined with his comfortable inviting studio felt more like I was strumming and singing at a friends than an instruction. Great place to start or polish and continue to expand your skills and techniques.
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    March 12, 2020
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    Michele N.

    March 11, 2020
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    Laura S.

    Very flexible, kind and great with kids. My eight year old daughter had never had any experience with guitars before and in 7 short months she is playing in her schools talent show and very proud of it! He balances fun was learning how to read music and all guitar parts and accessories. Our family highly recommends him!
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    March 07, 2020

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    Jeremy M.

    Jeremy is a great dude, super knowledgeable about music theory as well as how to teach it and make it fun and interesting. Amazing player is always willing to work with you and adapt to the style of playing that interests you most. Has definitely taken my playing to the next level! Awesome teacher definitely take him if you get the chance!
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    February 21, 2020
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    Marty M.

    Being a former high school teacher, I know a good teacher when I meet one. Jeremy is a great one! I had not played in years and wasn’t sure how it would be after all the time had passed. Our first meeting turned into 45 minutes of talk (no charge) about what I liked musically, what I wanted to get out of the lessons. It was all about me. The following week the lessons began. Jeremy is a great player with a vast knowledge of many styles. He is calm understanding and patient. You will learn more with him in one lesson than you will on YouTube in a month! I couldn’t be happier and you will too!!
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    February 21, 2020
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    Frequently asked questions

    Everybody is different.  Everyone has their own Different Goals, and their own unique, Different Learning Paths, etc.   One person might do really well at starting out with chords, scales.  While another person might do better, and enjoy it more, starting out with just learning theory; ie., how to Read Music using a Method Book /Note for Note.   Although, I do however, Strongly Encourage Learning Theory and learning how to Read Music; As an Instructor of a little over 20 years, I have found out, that Reading Music is not for everybody. Some people, especially my Adults, spent so much of their lives wanting to learn, and never following through with it because of our Busy Lives, Jobs, Kids, etc; They usually just want to learn how to play the songs they've enjoyed listening to their whole lives, which is why I have learned over the years,  Reading Music is not for everybody, although, I do Strongly Encourage it. 
    This is why I always use a Different approach for everyone, once I myself, Learn and find out what their Goals/Learning Paths are.  And that just comes with us being together each week. 
    It works very well for both Parties, Teacher/Student.  

    I studied Music Education, as well as Performance, at IUP College, as well as Penn State. 
    I was also lucky enough to have Studied under some very Prominient Instructors in the State College area as a child to young adult.  
    Currently, I am still Studying Online Classes, with some of the most Prominent Instructors/Players of the world. Including Robben Ford, Alex Hutchings, etc. Just to name a few. 

    My Rates are Competitive with other Instructors. However, I would sooner speak verbally about pricing.  

    I was fortunate enough as a teenager, that my Instructor/Mentor, had seen a prominent student/player in me, that he wanted me to start teaching a little bit here and there. 
    Diligent work must have paid off for me.  

    I have worked with Children as young as 5 years old, to Adults as old as 80!  I have also worked with, and still do, kids and adults with SPECIAL NEEDS, (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Visually Impaired, ADHD, ADD),  just to name a few.    Since I keep my Lessons specific to their Goals/Abilities, There is really no age limit, and anyone can learn, Learning Disability or not!   Music is one of our True Gifts from GOD.   Anyone can do it if they are willing to Learn and PRACTICE!  

    I was lucky enough to take my sons, and a Student of mine, to see one of my favorite Guitarists of all time which truly Inspired me as a player,  Eric Johnson.  
    I also enjoy taking my students with me to see other Great Players as well.  



    You need an Instructor which puts forth their Effort as well!  You need someone who you think really cares about your learning as a player/student. You will not want to Practice at home, unless the Instructor does His/Her part as well; Meaning, joins in with you and your playing in the sessions.  
    You need an Instructor who is full of Energy and Motivation. 
    How can anyone Learn, if the Instructor doesn't want to Teach!  

    1. What are your Goals?  (usually this is something I, the Instructor; and You, the Student; can figure out together  πŸŽΈπŸ˜€

    2. How much do you need to Practice at home?

    3. Do you have any Special Needs that might Hinder you from Learning?  As I said before, Anyone can and will learn as long as they will put forth the Effort and PRACTICE!  However, this should be communicated Up Front so I know exactly what route to go with Lessons. 


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    Guitar