My name is Julian, and I am currently studying psychology at the University of North Texas. I started music at the age of four when my parents put me in classical guitar lessons, and I have been playing classical guitar on and off since then. Once I was about 10 years old, I was ready for a change and got my first electric guitar. After that my parents enrolled me in a performance program called School of Rock, where I performed a wide variety of rock genres for a couple years.
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My name is Julian, and I am currently studying psychology at the University of North Texas. I started music at the age of four when my parents put me in classical guitar lessons, and I have been playing classical guitar on and off since then. Once I was about 10 years old, I was ready for a change and got my first electric guitar. After that my parents enrolled me in a performance program called School of Rock, where I performed a wide variety of rock genres for a couple years.
Then by the time I was in high school, I didn't have time, so I switched to marching band. Without any prior percussion experience I joined the percussion section and was put on the drum set for my freshman year (a beginner spot for percussionists). However, I was determined to march with a field drum so at the end of my freshman year I tried out for the marching spot and got it. For the next 3 years I marched with the Tenor drums which probably contributed to my back problems. But anyways, I loved playing the drums and I still enjoy playing for fun every now and then.
Also, during high school in the summer, I would teach guitar lessons to kids close by my neighborhood ranging from ages 5 and up. This was just a side gig for me because my main job was lifeguarding during the summer. My approach when I taught younger kids is very similar to how I was taught when I was that age. I would use toys and games like connect four to make the practicing easier and to allow the kid to take quick brain breaks during the lesson. Also, I would usually teach classical guitar based on the technique that I learned when I was a kid, but I prefer teaching in a more laid-back style unless the student/parent prefers classical technique. I do know how to read sheet music and would teach that, but I hardly enjoyed learning music theory growing up, so my music knowledge is limited in that aspect.
So that’s just a little bit about my music background, obviously I can't mention all my experiences but I'm happy to answer any questions anyone may have.
