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Experienced Music Teacher specializing in Classical Guitar
David K.

150 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $50

About David


Bio

I have been playing music my whole life, performing and teaching professionally since my early twenties. I began as a classic-rock inspired singer/songwriter, but I have studied many styles of music including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Bluegrass and Classical as well as more exotic styles such as Spanish Flamenco, Japanese Taiko and Indonesian Gamelan.
I received both my Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Classical Guitar Performance, graduating at the top of my class with numerous...

I have been playing music my whole life, performing and teaching professionally since my early twenties. I began as a classic-rock inspired singer/songwriter, but I have studied many styles of music including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Bluegrass and Classical as well as more exotic styles such as Spanish Flamenco, Japanese Taiko and Indonesian Gamelan.
I received both my Bachelor and Master's Degrees in Classical Guitar Performance, graduating at the top of my class with numerous awards. I have performed in master classes with some of the world's top classical and finger-style guitarists such as David Russell, Ralph Towner and Andrew York. I now freelance as a performer/composer/instructor in the greater Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and beyond!

I am patient, empathic and knowledgeable with a love of music that I want to share with other people. I have taught music to folks ages 2 to 92 with a focus on the student and their personal success. I want to help you further your musical journey.

If you have any questions regarding my services please don't hesitate to contact me!


Education

Southern Oregon University
BA in Music
Portland State University
Masters

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General Music

General Music

I completed both my Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Music Performance with a focus on Classical Guitar. I graduated at the top of my class and performed in master classes with some of the worlds top classical guitarists including David Russell and Andrew York. I have also studied many popular styles of music including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Bluegrass and Country.
Guitar

Guitar

I have been playing music most of my life and have studied many styles of guitar including Jazz, Rock, Classical, Bluegrass, Country and Flamenco. As a kid I taught myself to play by ear but later studied guitar formally, eventually receiving my Masters in Music Performance. This gives me a unique approach combining the solid foundation of a formal classical training with the intuitive creativeness that comes from being self taught and "learning by ear".
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David is a highly energetic and patient teacher!

David is teaching guitar lessons to my 7 years son. At first, I was doubtful with the effectiveness of starting online lessons as my son had no prior experience with handling the guitar. But with David's high energy levels and patience, I see my son is coming up good. Expecting my son can grow coming months and years in the good hands of David. I highly recommend David from my own experience.

Amarnath, 70 lessons with David

Knowledgeable and works on preparing lessons ahead of time.

David has experience in playing a wide range of music and very thoughtful in suggesting a variety of ways of learning on the guitar. He’s experienced in both acoustic finger style and electric.

Peter, 4 lessons with David

Arpeggio’s and funk rhythms

Another great lesson, we worked on arpeggio techniques on how it relates to chord/melody. We also delved into funk rhythms and worked on gospel tune from the Hal Leonard book.

Matt, 48 lessons with David

tapping techniques and funk rhythms

Another great lesson, we worked on tapping techniques. We also delved into funk rhythms and worked on “when the saints go marching in” from the Hal Leonard book.

Matt, 48 lessons with David

Solo phrasing and Circle of Fifths

Another great lesson, we worked on my chops with the song “Another Brick In The Wall”. Learning those bends and phrasing. We also dabbed into the circle of fifths.

Matt, 48 lessons with David

I am now a better guitar player!

David was a great help to me relating to my desire to achieve proper hand positioning while playing the bass notes along with helping me play better barre chords. He is very knowledgeable and did a great job of communicating the correct way to perform barre chords and how to improve my hand placement. I now feel I am a better guitar player and my practice sessions are more enjoyable.

Bruce, 1 lesson with David

3 note scales and drop 3 chords

Another great lesson, we worked on my chops with the song “Another Brick In The Wall”. Especially worked on bending, which I’ve struggled with.

Matt, 48 lessons with David

3 note scales and drop 3 chords

Another great lesson, we explored the chordal changes in Space Oddity and how they relate to the key of the songs.

Matt, 48 lessons with David

3 note scales and drop 3 chords

Another great lesson, we touched on songwriting and certain chord techniques that help creativity (circle 5ths and maj/minor tonality relatives).

Matt, 48 lessons with David

3 note scales and drop 3 chords

Another great lesson, going over the Hal Leonard rhythm songs and we also talked about dominant, add 9, major 7’s and 9’s. We also talked about songwriting.

Matt, 48 lessons with David
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