Andrew S., Guitar Teacher, Chicago
(773) 360-0204
About Me:
I design a curriculum around the aptitude and the personal goals of the student. I move with the students pace, but always push for more results. I am interested in developing a passion for the instrument within the student. My approach focuses on three main objectives: to work on structured exercises to improve technique and proficiency, learn songs chosen either by myself or the student, and to aid in the understanding of music theory and its relevance.
Styles:
Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Orchestration, Classical Music History, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
All of Chicago: Downtown, Northside, Westside, Southside
Major Influences:
John McLaughlin, Trey Anastasio, and Steve Howe
To inquire about Guitar lessons with Andrew, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (773) 360-0204.
Andrew also teaches piano up to an intermediate level.
Education:
- Bachelor's of Arts in French Horn Performance (BA), University of Vermont [2005]
Studied With:
- Shane Hardiman [2005 - 2006]
- Alan Parshley [2001 - 2005]
- Tom Cleary [2003 - 2004]
Seminars and Workshops Attended:
- IMEA for band performance, Illinois Music Educator's Association [2000]
Recent Performances:
- The Program @ Club Metronome [March, 2006]
- The Program @ Nectar's [December, 2005]
- Senior Recital at the University of Vermont [April, 2005]
Discography:
- The Program - "Analogical" [2006]
Why not give the gift of music to someone in the Chicago area? We have guitar lesson Gift Certificates available in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 lessons.
If you need the gift certificate instantly we can send it to you by email as a PDF file. Or if you'd prefer, we can send it by regular mail.
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