Music Kahncepts Studios

Music Kahncepts Studios

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About

Biography

Erick Kahn is owner of Music Kahncepts Studios in Arlington, TX, where he teaches and produces music for Classical and Jazz Guitar, Bass Guitar and Ukulele. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching, recording music and performing as a soloist with well renowned musicians in national and international stages.

For the past 15 years, Mr. Kahn has been a full time teacher of guitar, ukulele, bass and music theory at multiple locations to include: Music Kahncepts Studios, Fort Worth Academy, Northstar High School, Clay Academy, lessons.com and Music & Arts Center in Arlington, TX.

Prior to moving to Texas

Mr. Kahn performed, produced and taught Classical and Jazz guitar in New Orleans, LA and moved to Arlington Texas in 2005 where he performed as a Guitar Soloist and with Jazz ensembles in the DFW area.

He also produced recordings for local bands utilizing his expertise with the latest technology.

In 1990, Kahn opened his recording studio and production company, “A TEMPO”, where for 8 years he wrote jingles and music for documentaries, for national and international companies. Some of these prestigious companies include: Pepsi, Vodka Finlandia, Tootsie Roll, etc. Along with several TV, ratio stations and advertisement companies.

In 1983 Erick Kahn launched his Jazz band “ACOUSTIC ENSAMBLE”. The band played with some of Guatemala’s best musicians such as Byron Sosa, Carlos Gomez, Miguel Angel Villagran, Fernando Perez, Julino Gonzales, and well as other national and international renowned musicians. In 1985 the ACOUSTIC ENSAMBLE was invited by Pat Jolly, famous New Orleans Producer, to play at the Heritage New Orleans Jazz Festival. The band played at the festival for three continuous years. Mr. Kahn continues his relationships and performs to date with some of the Jazz Festival musicians; Patrice Fisher, Tony Degrady, Rick Marguitza, Tomoko Block, Ector Gayardo, Jimmy Robinson, and Ector Infanson, Angel Rios as well as others.

In 1977, Erick Kahn started his musical studies at the Guatemalan National Conservatory with Professors Alejandro Herrera and Rene Abularach on classical guitar. Erick focused his study on harmony and composition with Igor de Gandarias, Juaqin Orellana and Jorge Sarmientos. In 1988 Mr. Kahn became a classical guitar assistant teacher at the same establishment.

Mr. Kahn later moved to New Orleans, LA where he took private jazz guitar courses with Steve Masakowski and Hank Mackine as well as others.

Seeing my students learn fasts, with a proper technique, playing what they like.

And performing on recitals or professionally.


Highlights

Hired 10 times
2 employees
26 years in business
Serves Arlington , TX

Payment methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, Paypal, Square, Apple Pay, Zelle

Details

Musical styles

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

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, Ukulele, 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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    Alfred D.

    skilled musician and capable teacher, even for an old rookie
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    May 13, 2021
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    Alfred D.

    Easy
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    April 13, 2021
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    Kenny B.

    Erik is a great teacher , he’s Very through.
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    February 25, 2021

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    Porscha P.

    I learned so much within the first 30 minutes working with him. He gave me the confidence to keep trying even after I made mistakes.
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    July 07, 2020
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    Alison F.

    Erick is a fantastic, creative, versatile to cheer. What is adaptable to all levels and types of learning. He really does make it fun.
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    October 03, 2018

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    Salvador F.

    Mr. Kahn has been teaching my son for almost 3 years now. We have tried other music schools closer to home but we were not impressed. We just had to go back with Music Kahncepts, even if we have to drive a little farther. He is just the best teacher around period.
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    October 02, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    In the first 10 minutes we do a simple exercise to start stretching fingers,  develop strength, independence and calluses. In the next 20 minutes while practicing how to keep a steady rhythm,  we learn easy chords (played with one or two fingers) that way it's easier to move from one chord to the other without losing the beat.  In two or three months the student it's plain easy pop songs. 

     I studied for 10 years classical guitar on the national Conservatory of Guatemala,  with a major on arranging and composition. I had master classes of jazz guitar in New Orleans with Hank Mackie and Steve Masakowski for over five years. I have been teaching guitar and music theory for 25 years.

     The standard pricing for professional guitar teachers in Arlington Texas is $30 for a half hour. That's the cost for lessons at Music & Arts where I've been teaching for nine years. 

     I started as substitute teacher at the Conservatory of music in Guatemala.  

    After performing internationally for over 20 years, I found that my real passion and skills it's to be a teacher and I've been doing that in Guatemala, New Orleans and Texas for the past 25 years. 

     Beginners, intermediate and some advance in theory and composition. 

     I had students from the age of 5 to 67 years old. 

    Uff! So many! To mention some, the last tour of Electric Band with Chick Corea. 

     And of course my student's recitals which I do twice a year, from solos, duets,  classical and jazz/rock ensambles.

    First look at his website, social media's  and compare notes, look him up on Google, contact him directly and try to get a first free lesson to understand his system and see if you like it. 

    Do you teach basic techniques? What styles will I'll be able to play with this techniques? How soon will I will be playing easy pop songs? How soon will I will be playing a more complex styles like classical or jazz? Do you teach how to read music?  Can I learn guitar even if I'm not interested in reading music?  What do you recommend  to stay engage and continue learning guitar? 


    Services offered

    Guitar
    Bass Guitar
    Music Theory
    Sitar