Manuel Rodriguez Guitar Lessons

Manuel Rodriguez Guitar Lessons

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About

Hi there! My name is Manuel Rodriguez and I am classical guitarist in the Milwaukee, WI area. I am here teaching for the Latino Arts String Program and at Maranatha Baptist Univeristy. I have a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Guitar Performance from Texas A&M Univeristy and a Master of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Before coming here, I performed in Texas as a freelance mariachi musician and played lead guitar for my church's choir. I am mostly trained in classical guitar and latin music, but I am also fluent in music theory, pop, and a bit of rock. I actively perform in the Milwaukee area and this year I will begin a duo with my fiance and Ukrainian violinist, Iuliia Mykolyk. My teachers include Dr. Isaac Bustos and Maestro Rene Izquierdo. I have performed for international classical guitarists and traveled to Spain to give a series of concerts.

I have been teaching since 2012. At this time my studio consists of about 15 students from the ages of 6-17. I am mostly teaching youger musicians today, but all ages and levels are welcome. I am in love with music, and I will happily share my knowlege with you. I truly enjoy teaching and meeting new music lovers. I look forward to hearing from you!

Best wishes.

Feel free to check out:

Instagram for clips: @manuelitoguitarra

Youtube for videos: Manuel Rodriguez Almeida

Facebook for news/upcoming events: Manuel Rodriguez Almeida

or email me at [email protected] for questions

My main goal and the best reward is to see a student's enthusiasm, curiosity, understanding, and connection to music grow as we learn and play music together.


Highlights

Hired 2 times
12 years in business
Serves Milwaukee , WI
Offers online services

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Details

Musical styles

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

Guitar style

Acoustic guitar, Electric guitar, 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

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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    JW

    Justin W.

    He is great! Patient and very knowledgeable.
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    May 18, 2020
    Hired on Lessons

    RF

    Reg F.

    Despite his advanced knowledge and our classes inexperience, Manuel was very understanding and patient with his students. He explained very clearly what to do, and how to do it.
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    February 16, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    RF

    Reg F.

    February 16, 2019
    Hired on Lessons

    KE

    Kyle E.

    He was very knowledgeable about what he was teaching. He was also very effective in the way that he explained it. I had a lot of fun taking lessons and learned a lot from the lessons I took.
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    January 24, 2019

    Frequently asked questions

    I usually evaluate the level and learn the student's interests with the guitar. From there I make sure to cover theoretical, technical, and musical aspects of their playing per lesson. 

    I have a Bachelors of Arts in Music from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Music from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee. I have studied classical guitar with Nicaraguan guitarist Isaac Bustos and Cuban virtuoso Rene izquierdo. I had master classes with amazing guitarist such as Zoran Dukic, Aniello Desiderio, Adam Holzman, William Kanengeiser, and others. My main income comes from teaching at institutions such as the Latino Arts Strings Program and Maranatha Baptist University. I am also an active performer and know the field. 

    STANDARD LESSONS-

    30min- $30

    45min- $40

    60min- $60

    ONLINE LESSONS- (SKYPE)

    30min- $20

    45min- $30

    60min- $50

    *Contact for lesson packages* 

    I began teaching seven years ago when friends began to ask me for lessons. Then I got students by word of mouth.

    The type of students I have had include:

    -young kids learning for the first time

    -beginners with very little experience

    -experienced high schoolers looking for training for university auditions

    -students interested in arranging music for their church/bands

    -Music hobbyists like surgeons, lawyers, engineers, priests, etc... 

    *note: I welcome students of all ages and levels

    I just proposed to my girlfriend in December! I am very exited becuase we are both active musicians and we are about to launch a guitar/violin duo very soon! You can listen to some of our performances by searching on Youtube: "Manuel Rodriguez and Iuliia Mykolyk"

    I would advise to search very carefully and to choose a teacher wisely. Quality is very important.

    Students should have a goal in mind. What do you want to learn and why? motivation, curiosity, patience, discipline, and drive are the key to mastering an instrument.


    Services offered

    Guitar
    Mariachi