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Russell W.

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I am multi-instrumental bluegrass/folk musician. I teach fiddle (American, Irish and Hardingfele), guitar, mandolin and banjo to students of all ages. For beginners, I focus on creating early wins, so every lesson has measurable and immediate results. Beginning guitar and mandolin students will leave their first lesson having learned a complete tune. For advanced students, I focus on style, tone and even improvisational skills.

I have been teaching for 20+ years and performing for much...

I am multi-instrumental bluegrass/folk musician. I teach fiddle (American, Irish and Hardingfele), guitar, mandolin and banjo to students of all ages. For beginners, I focus on creating early wins, so every lesson has measurable and immediate results. Beginning guitar and mandolin students will leave their first lesson having learned a complete tune. For advanced students, I focus on style, tone and even improvisational skills.

I have been teaching for 20+ years and performing for much longer than that. I have had the opportunity to perform in many parts of the world and throughout much of the United States, sharing the beauty of folk music. I graduated from Brigham Young University and have a minor and an associates degree in music. I continue to perform frequently and also produce recorded music and live stage shows.

Online lessons are one-on-one and focus on building your confidence as a musician. We set goals together and work to achieve them, while staying centered on the things that make music most enjoyable for you.

I look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can work together to achieve your musical goals!

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Brigham Young University
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Blender

Blender

I have owned and operated Industrial Dream Labs, a 3D design, animation and digital marketing studio, for the past 10 years. I previously worked for multiple notable design agencies and have taught many young students during that time through the Wulfenstein School in both individual and group classes. I have a passion for teaching students these valuable industry skills. Clients include major national and international brands. My emphasis is in creating compelling product artwork and animated videos. I have also designed product lines including posable action figures. Blender is my go-to tool and I use it daily and have trained employees and interns to use it efficiently as well for production visualization, character design and 3D printing. I enjoy teaching students of all ages and helping them bridge the gap from hobbyist to professional. I graduated with a B.S. in Marketing from Brigham Young University and later went on to work full-time at the agencies, Eli Kirk and Truss prior to launching my own 3D design agency. I have served clients across the United States and throughout Europe.
Guitar

Guitar

I have taught guitar for 20 years to students of all ages. I regularly perform on guitar playing with bluegrass/folk/country artists. I also record and produce music using guitar. I specialize in flat picking and primarily teach from Mark Geslison's 50 Tunes series, with an emphasis on good picking technique. The approach leads students to be able to play fast and with greater clarity. I have an associates degree in music from Utah Valley University as well as a music minor from Brigham Young University.
Music Production

Music Production

I have produced music professionally for clients for 20 years. I have an in-home recording studio and use Logic Pro, Garage Band, ProTools, and Reaper. In addition to studio recording and engineering, I have also done live sound for hundreds of events. I received a music minor from Brigham Young University and an associates in music from Utah Valley University.
Music Theory

Music Theory

I utilize music extensively as a composer/arranger and music producer. Prior to entering the professional arena, I graduated with an associates in music from Utah Valley University and a minor in music from Brigham Young University. I enjoy teaching music theory to my students as it enriches their understanding and love of music while expanding the beauty of what they can produce. learning music theory gives students confidence and helps them reach their fullest potential.
Piano

Piano

I have taught piano for 25 years to students of all ages through the Wulfenstein School of Music. I teach classical and contemporary styles with an emphasis on making music enjoyable for the student. I also teach beginning to intermediate improvisational skills. I perform piano professionally and also enjoy recording and composing/arranging for piano. I graduated from Brigham Young University with a minor in music and also have an associates degree in music from Utah Valley University. Professional work includes studio recording, composition, teaching and stage shows.
Violin

Violin

I have taught violin/fiddle for 25 years to students of all ages. I regularly perform on fiddle playing with bluegrass/folk/country artists. I have also served as concert master in the Symphony of the Canyons for several years. I record and produce music using fiddle/violin. I have performed Irish fiddle for numerous Irish dance competitions and have published an Irish Dance app with 100+ tunes. I primarily teach violin/fiddle from Mark Geslison's 50 Tunes series, my own arrangements and the Suzuki book series. I have an associates degree in music from Utah Valley University as well as a music minor from Brigham Young University. I have had the opportunity to perform on fiddle in 14 countries and throughout much of the United States. Students of mine have gone on to perform as concert masters in regional symphony orchestras.
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