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Expert at teaching music theory + inspiring guitar lessons
Chris D.

2 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $125

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I have a BA in music from UC Berkeley and a certificate in fusion guitar studies from Berklee College of Music. I have been teaching private guitar lessons for over twenty years and am in my 11th year as director of the music program at a prestigious independent school in the Bay Area. I have experience teaching students from ages 8 to 80 in the classroom and in one-on-one settings.

As a guitar teacher, I am an expert in fretboard logic and can quickly develop your skills as an improviser...

I have a BA in music from UC Berkeley and a certificate in fusion guitar studies from Berklee College of Music. I have been teaching private guitar lessons for over twenty years and am in my 11th year as director of the music program at a prestigious independent school in the Bay Area. I have experience teaching students from ages 8 to 80 in the classroom and in one-on-one settings.

As a guitar teacher, I am an expert in fretboard logic and can quickly develop your skills as an improviser and soloist. As a theory teacher, I can help you understand the Western tonal system, and study for AP music theory exams and all university-level music theory classes. As a musicianship teacher, I can supercharge your practice routine, sharpen your skills, and to play in your band or ensemble with more musical impact and power.


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UC Berkeley
Music

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Drums

Drums

I am a professional musician, career teacher, multi-instrumentalist, and drums are my first instrument. I specialize in designing a solid practice routine to optimize your musical growth, building a rock-solid internal sense of tempo and timing, and developing your unique musical voice on the drums. Wherever you are in your drumming journey, I can help you take your chops to the next level.
Ear Training

Ear Training

Ear training was one of the primary components of my coursework in the UC Berkeley Music program. Since then, I have taught hundreds of students how to leverage their love of songs and melodies to internalize intervals, recognize chord qualities, and accurately transcribe parts by ear. My methods have proven results and are fun to practice!
General Music

General Music

I am the head of the music program at an independent school and have helped hundreds of students develop their authentic and unique musical voice throughout my career. I am an expert in explaining music theory concepts and helping you apply them to your instrument and music practice. I can help students of all ages and all levels of experience build their musicianship skills and take their playing or classwork to the next level.
Guitar

Guitar

I have given private guitar lessons to students of all ages for over 20 years. I specialize in fretboard logic, practical applications of music theory concepts, and learning how to improvise. I am a professional musician and career teacher who has taught thousands of lessons to hundreds of students to help them shape their unique musical voice.
Music Production

Music Production

I am an expert in all things Ableton Live and also have extensive experience using ProTools, and Logic Pro. I have studied Studio Recording Techniques and Mixing at Berklee College of Music, and can help you optimize the gear you have in your home studio. I have produced many songs in a wide range of styles, and can help you understand how to leverage your DAW to create impactful recordings.
Music Theory

Music Theory

BA in Music from UC Berkeley. I specialize in harmonic analysis, transcription, sight reading & sight singing.
Sight Singing

Sight Singing

Sight Singing was one of the primary components of my coursework in the UC Berkeley Music program. Since then, I have taught hundreds of students how to leverage their love of songs and melodies to internalize intervals, recognize those intervals in music notation, and Sight Sing both tonal and atonal melodies. My methods have proven results and are fun to practice!
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