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Guitar Lessons (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) (Portland)
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I am based out of Portland, Oregon. Many of my vocal, guitar, bass, drum, piano and songwriting students in the Pacific Northwest music scene include band members from:
Unto Others
Hippie Death Cult
Illusence
Danava
Stainless
Slow Goat
Kinghorn
Wizard Cage
Glorybower
Volume Plan
Gore Storm Massacre
Exploding Whales
Shrew
Time Rift
Soul Grinder
Burial Clouds
No Red Flags
The Latter Day Skanks
Idolatrous
Kingdom Under Fire
Within The Pyre
Criminelly
Hyphae
Ashes and Dust
Naught Star
Gutter Baby
The Rehzoomayz
Amanita
Juno Rising
Ashby Bison
Clad Undergrad
Hybrid Forms
Sea Sleeper
Chemical Annihilation
Triple Lutz
Luna Negra
Martian Church
Golden Skeletons
Jet Ski
Fear of Dissolving
Paul Nourigat
Unbroken Steele
Crumb & Crumb
Mooon
Lucas McGetchin
Dependent
Ricky
Orcro
Yeet Cops
Creeping Senility
Dismal Reverie
Coffin Smasher
AoticEv
Captive Bolt Pistol
Shma
Punishment Suite
Murray Kitschmas
N.O.S (New Old Stock)
O Dead Alive
Hair Puller
and more!
My credentials include a Bachelor's of Arts in Music Industry & Technology with a Minor in Business Administration from California State University, Chico and an Associate of Science in Radio/Television/Film with an emphasis in Video Production from Butte College. I also have 18 years of experience in the industry as a vocalist, guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, midi/software programmer, lyricist & songwriter in many various types of Metal, Rock, Punk and Industrial-Goth bands. My background also includes many years of experience as a promoter, manager, talent buyer, sound engineer, producer and broadcaster.
My lesson rates for one on one instruction are:
$30 for 30 minutes
$60 for 1 hour
$90 for 1 hour and 30 minutes
$120 for 2 hours
*If you’re interested in recording a demo of original or cover songs, that is also a service I provide for students as well.
My lessons also offer more options to learn about:
Audio production for studio and live performance.
Lyric, melody and harmony writing.
Songwriting.
Music theory.
Playing electric and acoustic bass.
Keyboards.
Programming midi and software instruments.
Today's music industry.
Promoting, management, touring, networking, producing, merchandise branding, marketing and graphic design.
Software training in various types of Digital Audio Workstations.
Software training in Photoshop.
Music video production.
Music history.
Stage presence.
And much more...
I am available to give lessons monthly, bi-weekly, weekly and multiple times a week. If you have any questions regarding lessons, please let me know, I'd be happy to assist. Simply click "reply" above to schedule your first lesson with me today. Please provide your name and contact information in your email.
*Please note: I have been fully vaccinated for Covid 19 and received my booster shot. Masks are optional for in-person lessons. Hand sanitizer provided upon request. Lessons are given at my music studio in NW Portland.