Andy S
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul
5.0
(3)
Andy S
5.0
(3)
Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Salsa, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul
Where I Teach:
In Your Home
My Studio
Online
Ages Taught: 8-80
ABOUT
Degrees / Training / Special Info:
2013, University of North Texas, Master's in Jazz Arranging/Composition 2007, Pro Media, Pro Tools Training 2002, University of North Texas, Bachelor of Arts in Music, Jazz Studies 1995, Miami Dade College, Associate of Arts, Music Performance
Awards:
Arrangement of world Reknowned Jazz Artist, Kurt Rosenwinkel's "A Shifting Design" performed by Kurt Rosenwinkel and the grammy award winning, UNT One o'clock lab band Spring of 2010
Overview:
Guitarist/ Singer/Composer/Arranger/Music Producer Andy is an experienced, well-versed musician in many disciplines of music. He has been an educator since 1993 and has been performing for over 25 years.Andy has written, arranged, produced, performed and recorded for a variety of artists over the years. He has arranged an original composition by world renowned jazz artist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, which was performed by Kurt himself along with the Grammy-award winning, University of North Texas’s One O’clock lab band in Spring of 2010.
He also written produced the theme song for an up and coming television show as well as scoring for a documentary film.Accomplished in jazz, classical, rock, funk/r&b as well as well other styles of music. He has performed regularly with several jazz groups around the DFW area. He also has performed with and co-produced for recording artists from the Nashville, Miami and Washington D.C. areas. He also played w/ Trietch’s contemporary Chrisitian group for over three years and has subbed for other contemporary services in McKinney and Grapevine.
Andy also strongly believes that service to humanity is of the utmost importance. He has performed for and been a part of many worth while causes such as the Dallas Life Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes, Food For Hunger Organizations, Medi Send, as well as Habitat for Humanity.
EXPERIENCE
Guitarist/ Singer/Composer/Arranger/Music Producer Andy is an experienced, well-versed musician in many disciplines of music. He has been an educator since 1993 and has been performing for over 25 years.Andy has written, arranged, produced, performed and recorded for a variety of artists over the years. He has arranged an original composition by world renowned jazz artist, Kurt Rosenwinkel, which was performed by Kurt himself along with the Grammy-award winning, University of North Texas’s One O’clock lab band in Spring of 2010.
He also written produced the theme song for an up and coming television show as well as scoring for a documentary film.Accomplished in jazz, classical, rock, funk/r&b as well as well other styles of music. He has performed regularly with several jazz groups around the DFW area. He also has performed with and co-produced for recording artists from the Nashville, Miami and Washington D.C. areas. He also played w/ Trietch’s contemporary Chrisitian group for over three years and Grapevine's First United Methodist for 4 years.
Andy also strongly believes that service to humanity is of the utmost importance. He has performed for and been a part of many worth while causes such as the Dallas Life Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes, Food For Hunger Organizations, Medi Send, as well as Habitat for Humanity.
METHODS USED
For Reading: "You're in the Band, Unplugged" Dave Clo, Pop melody books by Hal Leonard, Berklee Press reading studies, Bach's Violin Sonatas and Partitas, Charlie Parker's Omni Book, Jazz Real Books. I have my own methodology for every other aspect of music including theory, ear training, improvisation, etc.
Teaching Style
I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student’s decision to study and/or play music. In order to fully develop control, musicality and understanding of the music language, it is important to focus on several aspects of music including music theory (scale and harmonic structure/function and rhythm) ear-training, reading and performance skills.
Expectations of Students
Like any aspect of life, consistency and patience are two very important qualities to posses when working towards a goal. The duration of each practice session is proportional to the level of the student. Learning how to practice efficiently with your instrument is key for adherence and success in obtaining your goals.
LESSON STYLE
I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student’s decision to study and/or play music. In order to fully develop control, musicality and understanding of the music language, it is important to focus on several aspects of music including music theory (scale and harmonic structure/function and rhythm) ear-training, reading and performance skills. Like any aspect of life, consistency and patience are two very important qualities to posses when working towards a goal. The duration of each practice session is proportional to the level of the student. Learning how to practice efficiently with your instrument is key for adherence and success in obtaining your goals.
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Cara
Very good and easy to understand and goes with my pace at anytime. Learned lots already from him!
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