Ward W., Guitar Teacher, NYC
(212) 537-6746
About Me:
I believe that music making is a privilege that should be available to anyone who has the inclination. I teach in a relaxed yet goal-oriented way, with an emphasis on good technique, basic music theory and personal expression. Students ultimately teach themselves, the teacher is a guide, one who offers shortcuts and shows a path to effortless musicianship. My first priority is for the lesson to be a joyful experience. I have a flexible teaching system, spontaneously evolving with each student.
Styles:
Rock, Folk, Heavy Metal, Bluegrass
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Classical Music History, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
All of Manhattan.
Major Influences:
Brian May, David Rawlings
To inquire about Guitar lessons with Ward, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (212) 537-6746.
Ward also teaches cello up to an intermediate level.
Experience:
- Private Cello/Guitar Teacher, Charleston, SC and Brooklyn, NY [2001 - Present]
- Professional Singer Songwriter, Charleston, SC and Brooklyn NY [2003 - Present]
- Member of National Touring Rock band, Jump, Little Children, Charleston, SC [1994 - 2005]
- Freelance recording studio Cellist, Charleston, SC and Brooklyn, NY [1994 - Present]
- Sub for Winston-Salem Symphony, Winston-Salem, NC [1993]
- Sub for Western Piedmont Orchestra, Hickory, NC [1993]
Education:
- Bachelor of Music in Cello Performance (BM), North Carolina School of the Arts [1994]
Studied With:
- Michael Daves-Guitar [2006 - 2007]
- Robert Newton-Guitar [2003 - 2004]
- Robert Marsh-Cello [1990 - 1994]
- Charles Medlin-Cello [1989 - 1990]
- Worth Williams-Cello [1988 - 1989]
Seminars and Workshops Attended:
- Winter Institute for String Quartets, University of Delaware [1994]
Awards:
- 2nd Place, NCNB Music Competition - National Bank of North Carolina [1990]
Recent Performances:
- Galapagos Art Space [March, 2007]
Discography:
- Ward Williams - "Ward Williams" [2006]
- Jump, Little Children - "Live at the Dock Street Theatre" [2006]
- Jump, Little Children - "Between the Glow and the Light" [2005]
- Jump, Little Children - "Between the Dim and the Dark" [2004]
- Jump, Little Children - "Vertigo" [2001]
- Jump, Little Children - "Magazine" [1998]
- Jump, Little Children - "Buzz" [1996]
- Jump, Little Children - "The Licorice Tea Demos" [1995]
Ward is an Excellent Teacher - May 3, 2007
Reviewer: Corey Manuel
Instrument: Guitar
I just finished a month of lessons with Ward for bluegrass guitar and had a great time. I have some knowledge on guitar but I was stuck just strumming chords. I wanted to further my ability with picking. Ward was excellent. Not only did he give me some awesome picking excercises, he helped me learn picking and tab for a few of my favorite songs. He came to the lessons with them all written out and ready to go. It was fun, relaxed and I definately learned a whole lot more than a thought I would in just a few short lessons. And he's punctual. If I was to make an album, he'd get a "special thanks goes to" listing. Thanks Ward.
Do you know someone in NYC who would like guitar lessons? Why not give them a Gift Certificate? They're available in bundles of 4, 6, 8, 12 and 16 lessons.
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