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Hi and welcome to my profile! I'm a Chicago Based Jazz guitarist, freelancer, and educator
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Acoustic GuitarElectric GuitarHello and Welcome! I am a guitar teacher that has experience teaching an age range of people from 7 to 70 years old. I am currently finishing my bachelors degree in Jazz Studies while also teaching for Guitar Center in north Chicago and The Merit School of Music in the West Loop of Chicago, IL. On top of teaching at these two institutions, I also teach privately online and in person. My main goal for you are to gain an solid understanding of how the neck of the guitar works. This is CRUTIAL to anyone's success playing this instrument and will help you learn on your own when I am no longer your teacher. If interested in taking lessons or in one of my courses please message me and I will get back to you. I look forward to working with you on your guitar and musical goals. Thank you, Alex
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I worked as a Guitar instructor at JnB music. This job required me to learn how to work with people of all ages on how to be better guitar players. At this job I created individualized practice plans for each one of my students to ensure it was clear what they needed to do in order to improve throughout the week.
I enlisted as a U.S. Naval Reservist after high school. The military has given me plenty of real world knowledge and skills that have helped me with many aspects of life including teaching guitar.
I obtained over seventy two credit hours in the associate in arts degree program at Joliet Junior College with the Guitar as my main instrument.
I am currently enrolled as a full time Jazz Studies Major working towards a Bachelor of Music degree. The course work includes one on one lessons weekly lessons that push me to get better every week, Jazz Fundamentals, and Ensemble participation (UIC Jazz Combo).
Learning the Guitar is a slow process that requires patience. Frustrations will occur just be sure to have a view of the big picture and celebrate small successes. This will keep you interested and wanting more! No harassment will be tolerated. Every student should feel one hundred percent comfortable during our lesson times.
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