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About
Hi!
Please see my website for details:
chuckjacks.wixsite.com/Music
Here is a link to my latest video (just showing off a bit):
https://rumble.com/v5boqjp-to-live-is-to-die-by-metallica.html
Thanks for considering me, and I can't wait to get started with lessons with you!! Have a great day, and I'll see you soon. :O)
--R. Chuck Jacks
Specialties
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, 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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LJ
Little J.
Fast response, very knowledgeable, and made us feel safe in trusting him. This is going to be wonderful working with him. :0)
March 30, 2020
•Hired on Lessons
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first lesson for new students is always $Free. That way, you know what you're getting yourself into beforehand. And, I can get to know you to see if this is a good fit, too. The first lesson is usually a lot of talking, explaining the lesson process, attendance policy, and making adjustments to the technology. Throughout the year, any time spent on purely fixing a technical problem is not charged. I always give a free makeup lesson to make up for that time.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have extensive experience as a private lesson teacher, but also as a public school teacher and college teaching experience. In addition, I worked for 5 years with Royal Caribbean as a professional Trombone Player. For my beginner students through to my most advanced, I have the knowledge and the experience to help you learn how to achieve your musical goals.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Yes. I have 3 categories of pricing for my students.
1) For weekly half-hour lessons, I charge $30/lesson.
2) For bi-weekly 1 hour lessons, I charge $60/lesson.
3) For weekly 1 hour lessons, I charge $60/lesson.
The entire month of lessons is due during the first week of the month (for example, January 1-7). Zelle is my preferred payment method.
How did you get started teaching?
Teaching private lessons is in the family. Growing up, my mom was teaching woodwind private lessons as a side job after school. During college, I got started with my first brass students. I really loved it a lot, so I decided to switch my major from Music Performace to Music Education (I had no idea that teaching private lessons is nothing like being a public school teacher... not even close). After leaving the public school position and working for 5 years as a professional trombone player, I had this passion inside me to take everything I had learned and pass it on to the next generation. In the fall of 2012, I was hired at a local music store to do just that. During the lockdown, they went out of business permanently, so now I teach from Zoom and it's great! The parents and students both love the convenience. Over the last few years I have been able to get the sound quality to a high level, too. One of my students said to me, "I know this is weird, but it sounds like you're in the room playing the Trombone sitting right next to me." So, that's pretty good! :O)
What types of students have you worked with?
I usually work with the type of student who treats music as a serious hobby that they want to excel at. A handful want to take it to the next level as a college music major, and some kids originally start lessons because they feel like they are a little behind their peers. I teach beginners, advanced, adult students, really anybody who has a desire to improve on their instrument.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently, I was hired to be in charge of an historical event celebrating the 150th anniversary of Ventura County in Oxnard, CA (just north of Los Angeles County). It was a really cool event, where I told the story of each song in chronological order eventually leading up to 1873. It went from the gold rush in 1849 to statehood in 1850, the Civil War, and even connecting to the East Coast through the railroad, telegraph, and stagecoaches, too. Everybody had a lot of fun and we sounded great, too!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
The first advice about looking for a teacher is this - do they have patience? After that, do they continually learn the best methods of not only teaching, but new and advanced performing techniques? "You can't teach what you don't know" is a motto I stand by. Also - Is this a people person? You don't want someone who is a phenomenal musician, but who can't connect with their students. You want to have the whole package. Especially because this is a teaching relationship that will last for years to come.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student should always feel confident to express to their teacher what their current goals are. It might be some hard music in school that week. It could be an audition for symphonic band or marching band. Or something bigger, like an All-State Festival. Whatever that is, telling your teacher helps them to tailor the lessons towards your needs and desires. Also, and this is a big one, please speak up if at any time the lessons are too easy for you or even if they are a little too advanced. Private lessons are geared toward being able to speed up or slow down depending on where you are at today, in the moment. This helps a teacher to really focus in on what's best for that particular lesson.
Services offered
Brass Lessons