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Will S.

4.8 (6 ratings)

15 hours tutoring

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Will S. went to high school in 2002 at Idyllwild Arts where he went on to win the Sam Karam Music Award in 2003. After high school, he went to Berklee College of Music where he went on to win the Bass Department Achievement award and the Wes Wehmiller Scholarship Award in 2006. After college he signed with Marble Mountain Records for his original music where he was able to develop his studio skills at Avatar Studios in NYC,NY and Mix One in Boston, MA. In June 2014, he released his first...

Will S. went to high school in 2002 at Idyllwild Arts where he went on to win the Sam Karam Music Award in 2003. After high school, he went to Berklee College of Music where he went on to win the Bass Department Achievement award and the Wes Wehmiller Scholarship Award in 2006. After college he signed with Marble Mountain Records for his original music where he was able to develop his studio skills at Avatar Studios in NYC,NY and Mix One in Boston, MA. In June 2014, he released his first single, which was widely spun in London after being remixed by remix team, 7th Heaven. After years of developing studio chops, he started working with other artists. In October 2014, jazz guitarist/composer Graham Dechter sought his insight to help co-produce his record Takin’ it There, which went on to be the #1 jazz record spun in the country for two weeks in a row. Since then he has worked with an array of artists from all over the world and garnered over 10 million Spotify streams as a producer and songwriter, and have songs featured on HBO Max, Disney Plus and Netflix.

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Education

Berklee College of Music
Performance

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  • Tutor’s lessons: In-person
  • Hourly Rate: $60
  • Travel policy: Within 40 miles of Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

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Ear Training

Ear Training

I got straight A's in Ear Training at Berklee College of Music. Ear Training 1, 2, 3, and 4. I can teach chromatic solfege. I can also teach conducting and how it relates to ear training. I also would teach rhythmic Ear training which is a very important part of the training.
Guitar

Guitar

I can play acoustic and electric guitar. I have several of both. I can also teach electric guitar techniques as well as working with pedals. I own over 20 effects pedals so I have lots of experience with them. I can teach jazz finger picking as well as soloing, or rock techniques that I use in the studio.
Music Production

Music Production

I've produced and recorded 2 full length records. I've also released a single that was remixed by 7th Heaven Remix in London. I'm very active in the studio and am very proficient with Pro Tools. In 2014 I co-mixed and co-produced a #1 jazz record, Graham Dechter's Takin it There. I'm currently working on a third record with Angie Aparo.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I studied harmony and additional reharmonization techniques and arranging at Berklee College of Music, and have been a professional musician applying these techniques in performance and production for 10+ years.
Piano

Piano

I've had several piano teachers. J. Christopha Green in Boston was my main teacher. I've studied with, Anne Farnsworth, Teri Rini Powers, Jeff Hamilton, Tamir Hendelmann. Every year I do an Erroll Garner tribute concert at the Jazz Corner, a wonderful venue ranked #50 in the world in Downbeat for Best Jazz venues.
Songwriting

Songwriting

My mentor for songwriting is Angie Aparo. He is a very accomplished songwriter and singer who wrote Faith Hill's "Cry", which also won The Voice a few seasons back. Angie has taught me some incredible concepts and skills and I would love to pass some of those ideas along
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Will is the best teacher I've had!!

Will is the first guitar teacher I've had that actually catered to my learning style. He teaches in a way that balances both theory and creative freedom while playing. I learned how to solo in just a months time! Definitely recommend!!!

Jillian, 5 lessons with Will
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