Wil Harris Online Guitar And Bass Guitar Lessons U.S.A. International
About
By nature Wil Harris is a hard working perfectionist. His objective is to always provide the ultimate in service, mastering any music related field that he's hired to secure. He's been involved in many major recording productions and projects as an artist with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Grammy award winners, as a musician, as well the administrative. His skills and experience covers a wide spectrum of areas, which includes budget management, talent management, production management, as well as the creative. A multi-instrumentalist, he has been proficient on drums, bass guitar, and guitar since the age of 11. He owns a recording studio, therefore, he is also up to date with today's contemporary digital, analog, audio, and computer technology. Wil was taught music theory by his famous relatives, his cousin "Nina Simone,” his uncle "Frank Wess", (who was Count Basie's saxophonist), and his uncle "Bill Harris", (jazz guitar virtuoso), in Washington, D.C., and New York, NY. From December 1967 to June 1973. Wil Harris is also great working with children from kindergarten age and up to high school teens. He was hired as a music consultant by The New York City Parks and Recreation for the after school programs. http://www.wilharris.net
With music, life has always been much more beautiful for everyone. I have dedicated myself to this credo with all my heart, mind, and soul. Which now leads me in pursuit of fulfillment in rendering my services, and to positively contribute in making a difference by being helpful in the best of my abilities. Watching my students excell quickly, or over a period of time, from my method of teaching is my reward. I've been teaching professionally for almost 20 years. Every student is a different case. After the first lesson with a new student I'm always able to evoluate a method of teaching what is necessary for the student to catch on quicker. I teach techniqie, hand and thumb positions, as well a teaching theory.
Throughout my career I have been involved in many major recording productions and projects as an artist, a musician, as well the administrative. To name a few, I've performed and recorded with legends like The Chambers Brothers, Parliament/Funkadelic, and soul icon Isaac Hayes. I am your guarantee to learning guitar quickly and easily. If you think you want to learn how to play guitar but doubt your abilty to learn please give me a try. With my methods I will have you playing in an instant. Sincerly, Wil Harris.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I found that very student is a different case. However, after a quick evaluation from a students first lesson helps me figure out what technique and method will help each and every individual to pick up, develope, and learn faster as well as easier. You will find that I'm naturally a very patient instructor who understand that it is a learning process. I am never pushy.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I was taught music theory by famous relatives, my cousin "Nina Simone”, my uncle "Frank Wess", (who was Count Basie's lead saxophonist), and my uncle "Bill Harris", (jazz guitar virtuoso), in Washington, D.C. and New York, NY, from December 1967 to June 1973.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My price is $40 per hour and $25 per half hour, in which I request both pricing systems to be paid monthly for four lessons per month.
How did you get started teaching?
Actually, I started teaching as a teenager. As I was learning I would teach others who were interested in playing guitar, bass guitar, as well as drums. I learned how to play muti-instruments from a very young age, beginning at 12 years old.
What types of students have you worked with?
I've worked with International Diplomats "Ambassadors", College Professors, students kindergarten age, as well as teenagers and seniors in their 70's of all races and back grounds.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I'm currently working on a solo CD. Recording my own songs and music in my own studio is quite pleasurable when listening to the recorded finished play backs.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Well, I would say consider what style you are interested in learning and find a patient instructor who's good at that particular stlye to teach you. However, keep this in mind, everyone that may play very well may not be a good teacher. There is a difference. Note that I've been playing for 50 years, and great at playing and teaching every stlye, be it rock, jazz, country, blues, funk, and R&B. I'm well rounded as a guitarist, bassist, and at playing drums. You will be very lucky to have me as your music instuctor on any of these instruments.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Again, I would say consider what style you are interested in learning and find a patient instructor who's good at that particular stlye to teach you. However, keep this in mind, everyone that may play very well may not be a good teacher. There is a difference. Note that I've been playing for 50 years, and great at playing and teaching every stlye, be it rock, jazz, country, blues, funk, and R&B. I'm well rounded as a guitarist, bassist, and at playing drums. You will be very lucky to have me as your music instuctor on any of these instruments.