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Guitar & Bass Lessons: Zoom, in-studio, or in the comfort of your home

I'm Alex, a working musician with more than 20 years experience teaching students of all ages.

Every student is different, so every lesson is different. When you study with me, you focus on what you want to do, not a one-size-fits-all lesson plan.

Take lessons where it's convenient for you. If you're local, you can learn to play your instrument at my home studio in Milwaukie, Oregon. Or, for a relatively small added fee, you can take lessons in your own home within about 15 minutes of zip code 97267--approximately as far north as Southeast Portland, Oregon, and south to about West Linn.

If you're further away—really anywhere in the world with an internet connection and a videoconferencing app—you can learn to play via Zoom, Facetime, or whatever other video conferencing app you prefer to use.

Lessons are tailored to your needs, tastes and skill level. I teach virtually all styles of guitar and electric bass, beginner to pro. I also teach beginner to intermediate banjo.

I've taught guitar—including songwriting, composition, and theory—at the Austin Live Music Academy (ALMA) founded by Jerry Jeff Walker. I've taught adults and children at music schools around Portland, and K-12 students in after-school and summer programs at such prestigious private schools as Catlin-Gabel and the German International School. And I've performed with numerous well-known musicians and bands across the USA including The Motet, Twinkle, Kenny Drew Jr., and Harmonious Wail, to name a few.

Location

At student's location: Around Oatfield, OR, United States
Online via webcam
At teacher's location: 16650 Southeast Sunridge Lane, Milwaukie, OR, USA

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Blues, Country & bluegrass, Electric, Electro & electronica, Folk, Funk, Indie & alternative, Jazz, Jazz manouche, Pop, Rnb, Rock, Song & varieties
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

In my 20-year+ career as a guitarist, I’ve played almost every type of music—jazz, blues, rock, funk, Latin, contemporary, Americana/country, gypsy swing—with hundreds of noted musicians and bands, including the legendary Kenny Drew Jr., Twinkle, Harmonious Wail, and the Motet.

And I’ve played as both solo guitar and in bands for just about every type of gig imaginable (blues and jazz festivals, private parties, Broadway touring companies, wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events for companies such as Nike and numerous others, and the VIP party for Josh Groban). I’ve played clubs, theaters, restaurants, cruise ships, wineries—you name it—from the west coast to the east, as well as internationally.

My music students have ranged in age from kids as young as 8 years-old to retirees.

Originally from New York, I have a degree in Guitar Performance from UC Denver, and credits toward a Masters in Jazz Studies at UT Austin, where I attended on full scholarship.

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  • Instructor since September 2023

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from 71.98€At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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