what we offer:
-can guarantee at least a show a month (at the very least)
-passionate and driven musicians
-the possibility of touring the west coast by next year
-professional attitudes and professional gear (marshall jcm 2000 DSL on top a 1960a cab, Ampeg B2RE on top 1972 8x10 cab)
-Ego-free creativity
-a full song set, dozens of covers
influences:
Shook Ones, Kid Dynamite, Saves The Day, Alkaline Trio, Thrice, Comeback Kid, American Nightmare/Give Up The Ghost, Comeback Kid, Against Me!, Lifetime...
We're not trying to be above anybody here... at all. But we put a lot of time into what we love and are extremely passionate about and we simply expect the same level of passion and drive we have. Really, we love playing with other musicians and we just want to share what we do with more people than just those who hang out around our practice space!
Music Studio Rehearsal Space in Oakland with Piano and Drums
Rental music rehearsal studio available for share or shared rent on a part time, hourly,
or some sort of regular basis. The room is approximately
12 X 20 feet with a twelve foot ceiling and is located in a secure building in Oakland.
The room includes a Sohmer grand piano, about six feet, and
Yamaha or Tama drums. There is also a Kawai X-50D electronic keyboard
The building has some ripping fast WIFI; bring your own laptop.
The room is available for practice, rehearsal, and teaching sessions
and you should have some fun doing so however it is not an
appropriate environment just for the sake of partying.
Available 24/7 by appointment only, scheduled in advance and identification is required.
There is no storage space available onsite for between your sessions however
everything is at ground level just a few steps from the gated and locked parking lot
for easy load in and out.
.
I am primarily a drummer so if you need a drummer I may
as well be available to sit in.
Thanks. Christopher 510-842-0144
Music Studio Rehearsal Space in Oakland with Piano and Drums
Specifically I'm wanting someone who understands how to get the," Pitch To Midi," function working, or has been able to run the Podolski synthesizer that comes with the two soft wares.
Untimely what I'm trying to do is compose on the Podoski, with my voice, and transfer it to Logic Pro, my mixing software.
If anyone knows how to do any of these things, please hit me back an e-mail, and let's talk time and money.
I can save you from being frustrated and overwhelmed with the process of learning by assessing your goals and giving you the perfect tools to help you advance in the shortest amount of time!
I am currently performing as a solo artist and with The Punk Funk Mob. I have also performed and or recorded with members of Santana, The James Brown Band, Sly And The Family Stone, Graham Central Station, The Gap Band, Toni Tony Tone!, The Wailers, John Lee Hooker, and Con Funkshun among others. *visit http://www.myspace.com/funk2punk for mp3 and video clips of my playing.
My teaching approach emphasizes the development of your personal style and the addressing of your specific needs. Whether you want to learn music theory, technique, or just want to have fun learning your favorite songs & "licks", I have consistently been able to help my clients to achieve their goals. If you're creating music, improvising, or want to know WHY your favorite songs sound so good, by understanding the underlying logic of why chords and scales work well together you will gain mastery of expression and productivity.
Learn tools which will allow you to communicate your ideas including; Theory, Reading (reading music is not mandatory,) Chords/Scales, Creating Melodies, Harmony, Improvisation (learn the correct scales and application to your favorite styles/songs,) Arranging, Substitutions, Ear Training (recognizing Key Centers, Scales/Chords by ear) and more! Learn what you need to know in order to meet the demands of playing the popular music of yesterday and today!
***SONGWRITING & VOICE LESSONS Also Available. Learn the Seth Riggs Legendary Speech Level Singing (SLS) Technique from a Certified Instructor - SLS is the vocal technique used by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson (Rest In Peace) Prince, Anita Baker, Tamia, Luther Vandross, Ray Charles, Amy Lee (Evanescence,) David Archuletta and Ozzy Osbourne and many others!
**LIPA - The Liverpool Institute of Performinig Arts
is the first SLS affiliated school, co-founded by Paul McCartney -
- SLS is endorsed by American Idol as their official technique**
- SLS is endorsed by American Idol as their official technique -
My name is Marzuki Grinage and I would love to help you develop your voice to it's fullest potential. I am a Certified Instructor of the Legendary Seth Riggs Speech Level Singing Technique and am currently the only Certified SLS teacher in Oakland and San Leandro CA.
Speech Level Singing is applicable to Pop, R&B, Jazz, Rock, Opera, everyday speech, and more.
SLS is the most recognized vocal technique in the world! With some of the world's top celebrities using this technique, and with over a million students, the SLS technique will help you stand above the competition. There are no better voice and singing lessons in Oakland, San Leandro and the San Francisco Bay Area!
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS;
"I was introduced to the SLS method and with that Marzuki not only taught me how to use my gift in a better way, he made it incredibly easy for me to get better at singing. My first aid from him came in preparation for American Idol 2010 season (which I made Top 135 out of estimated 10,000 in Los Angeles) which I know wouldn't have been possible with out Marzuki. My success from the auditions is only what I hope to be the beginning of my progression as a vocalist. However I owe a tremendous deal of my progress to Marzuki, for his patience, positive feedback and support. I recommend his teachings to any singer that is serious about singing." Jason Hunter -
"My voice teacher Marzuki Grinage - Speech Level Singing rocks! I didn't think singing could ever be this fun. The quality of my voice is really improving with his patient style. Also, I no longer lose my voice after shows with my band Sentinel. Of course there is always room for improvement, but I feel I'm on the road to singing like the professionals - the likes of Evanescence and Paramore" Tarabud, vocalist with the band Sentinel - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhFk8oHfpwI
"Since working with Marzuki, gone are the days of being out of breath when I sing and feeling like I'm singing through my nose. My confidence has grown tremendously now that I am learning the right way to use my voice. Marzuki has a way of explaining things in simple terms I can understand. Even though it's only been a couple months since my lessons started, I've come further than in the last 10+ years singing on my own." Chayla Smith - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnUXvhyXdWg
"Working with Marzuki has been an amazing experience. His patience and dedication to teaching and improving his students has been an inspiration! After searching, for what seems like forever for a vocal instructor I was fortunate enough to find Marzuki. Now I drive almost an hour each way to visit him and he is worth every minute of the drive! As long as I have a say in it I will always be a student of Marzuki Grinage!! Thank you Marzuki!" Bradley Holloway-
"I have "discovered" my singing voice by learning to sing properly, without straining, by learning how the voice works and how to practice. My voice is a work in progress; I am now singing some of the songs I have always wanted to and look forward to further progress in your studio" Chris Cooper -
"Marzuki is a fantastic teacher. I've felt & heard results from the very first lesson! He's also helped me with my songwriting and understanding of the music business."Angela Tamayo -
Many people wonder what the term Speech Level Singing means. The term "Speech Level Singing" was first used by Seth Riggs, who discovered the technique, first in New York and later in Los Angeles, CA. In Seth's words, Speech Level Singing is "an absolute refusal to reach for notes, (high or low), or to help the pitch in any way".
Speech Level Singing does not mean "sing as you speak" many people speak incorrectly)- rather the term refers to the maintenance of a stable and relaxed laryngeal position during vocal production along with freedom from muscular tension along with adducted (approximated) vocal cords, which is the vocal production found in relaxed speech. SLS technique enables students to develop a healthy, strong voice with great high notes and no breaks or strain by a process of retraining the neuromuscular response in the student through a series of highly unique exercises.
SLS trains and certifies qualified teachers throughout the world. Only teachers that are currently SLS certified are allowed to teach the technique. The Speech Level Singing certification process requires that teachers demonstrate a correct understanding and execution of SLS through continual study including proficiency testing to be approved and certified by Seth Riggs. The Certification process was created to ensure that the purity and integrity of Speech Level Singing is maintained.
SLS is not a static technique, but a process of continual education. The certification process ensures all voice students that their teacher is on track and can therefore lead them into the education they desire. Teachers must re-certify each year in order to deepen their understanding of SLS, to learn the most effective tools and developments to better address student's needs. The Speech Level Singing organization provides a network of the most knowledgeable and gifted instructors for Speech Level Singing, a certification process that insures the quality of the instructors and informs the public of the instructor's expertise.
SLS emphasizes the development of the middle voice or "mix," which is a blend of your lower "chest voice" and upper "head" voice resonances. Having a mix allows you to sing without cracking, straining, or having to resort to a weak falsetto for middle or upper notes. Singing with a good mix is the way your voice is naturally set up to function and is a healthy way to extend range, build strength and improve the quality of your voice.
You shouldn't have to push and strain your voice as you sing higher OR flip over to falsetto (you know that weak airy voice,), which is not a true head voice. If your voice tires easily or gets hoarse you are singing in an abusive way. Singing too hard or singing too airy can both cause damage to your voice.
Many singers strain or have to sing in falsetto any higher than E flat, E, F, F# or G above middle C (for most males,) or a G#, A, A#, B or C above middle C (most females.) This is a specific problem that is very common among singers. When you're singing correctly the listener will hear one voice from the bottom to the top of your range. If you HAVE to sing louder as you move up through your range than you are forcing your voice. It can be important to sing loud but this should be for dynamics rather than a necessity for hitting higher notes!
Contact me to schedule a no commitment trial lesson. (At regular rate.) I guarantee that you will experience positive changes in the first lesson! You will learn safe and effective exercises that when practiced for as little as 15min per day will immediately begin improving the health and balance of your voice. Application of technique to songs is also offered (any style.) It is not uncommon for the first Speech Level Singing lesson to resolve difficulties that have been troubling a student for many years.
My students include Professional Singers, Actors, Teachers and Beginners.
LOCATION: Oakland Voice Studio @ 7th Ave & Park Blvd. *LESSONS ALSO AVAILABLE IN SAN LEANDRO -
He's successfully brought recording artist and actors in front of producers, casting directors and agents who have in turn placed them in career starting vehicles. He has contacts with agents and music directors in New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, and is happy to consult with you about how to advance your career in the entertainment industry.
In addition to his extensive teaching experience, Robert is very active in the Bay Area Theatre community,
with lead roles in the major musicals: Pirates of Penzance at Woodminster, Oklahoma in Golden State Theatre
Company, and City of Angels in Musical Theater of San Jose.
I play out of a marshal vintage 2246 half stack and i have a gibson les paul studio. I cant shred all day but i can make catchy leads and i mainly like to write catchy songs more then shredding.
Ive had past band experience and ive toured before. Im looking to join a band along the lines of these Bands:
All american Rejects.
All time low
A day to remember
Blink 182.
Matchbook romance.
My chemical romance.
New found glory.
Rise Against.
Senses Fail.
I have professional stage equipment with digital keyboard, microphones, amplification and am available for work ranging from receptions to nightclubs. I can perform as a solo pianist or put together ensembles with vocals, horn players and rhythm instruments.
Conveniently located at 1929 Irving Street (cross street 20th Avenue), San Francisco, we at Music City Academy aim to provide quality, caring and inspiring music lessons to student of all ages and levels. Prospective students are cordially invited to visit us to have a first hand understanding of our facilities and meet with our teachers. Please visit our website at www.sfmusiccityacademy.com for more details or call 415-681-8330 for an appointment.
Hear our music at www.myspace.com/thefamouswannabes
You should be:
1. 21 years of age or over
2. Employed with full time or part time job
3. able to leave your hang ups at the door
4. Able to take direction from a variety of people who have experience organizing, managing and directing world class performances without becoming emotional
5. Able to practice outside of rehearsals on a consistent basis, sufficiently well organized to take direction during one rehearsal per week and make it work
6. You are not intimidated by the business of music, this is NOT a garage band or social club although if you are friendly, respectful and most importantly -play well you can expect to be treated like royalty!
7. Reliable transportation
Berklee trained bass player/singer/songwriter looking for musicians for his original music project. Specifically, keyboard player is ( synth not piano) wanted for San Francisco bay area based band, the Famous Wannabes (www.myspace.com/thefamouswannabes). Must be at least 25 years of age, have own gear and reliable transportation. Serious musicians only need apply.
For more information or to schedule an audition, e-mail here. Please note that if you were applying for a job or attempting to connect with another business professional, you may want to be sure and check out the MySpace and get to know more about the people and the project before emailing with your interest.
This is solely a project that is already funded and planned. Players can bring their own flavor but not their own tunes.
Those that are interested in live performances and the potential for recording 10 new original tFW songs (already written!!!), an album and participating in a music video, this is for you.
And; Hey! Check out EP's "In Sight" and "Free Admission†on iTunes and Amazon.com!
Twitter at www.twitter.com/freedownloadtFW
Wanted!! (follow us on twitter!! www.twitter.com/freedownloadtfw )
(Think Green Day light!)
Berklee trained bass player/singer/songwriter looking for musicians for his original music project. Specifically a keyboard player - synth not piano- is wanted for San Francisco bay area based band, the Famous Wannabes (www.myspace.com/thefamouswannabes). Must be at least 25 years of age, have own gear and reliable transportation. Serious musicians only need apply.
For more information or to schedule an audition, e-mail here.
As a producer/engineer, I am patient and listen to your desires. I always strive to do my best to deliver the sound you want, while still putting my unique style and spin to the sound. I have experience recording drums, bass, guitar, keyboards & more.
I have Pro Tools 8, FL Studio, Ableton Live - Digi003, Universal Audio | LA-610 MK II Mic Pre (for vocals or instrument line), Digimax 8, Vintage Tascam mixer for drums (gives them that retro sound)
I am booking studio time for the next three weeks, so submit a sample or picture or description of your sound and lets talk soon. Studio Time as well as my Engineer/Production services are all included in a $25/hour rate. Ask for samples of recent recordings....
New meetup group! Bay Area Recording Mixing Mastering And Production
What is BARMMAP?
BARMMAP is the acronym for the Bay Area Mixing, Mastering, Recording, And Production group
Hosted by the team at Talking House, this group was created to bring artists, home recording enthusiasts and working audio professionals together to share their excitement, knowledge, and ideas about furthering the fields of recording, mixing, mastering, and producing music and/or audio. ALL of us shape the future of the way music sounds to the world in future recordings.
The idea and mantra of this group is to:
Create CAMARADERIE between everyone seeking to better their skills and perfect their craft
and
to ENCOURAGE a SPIRIT of SHARING and open discussion of debatable topics and hard science, both basic and/or abstract AND at various levels of technical or creative study.
Please join us if you are either:
-a working or aspiring producer, engineer, musician, or recording enthusiast
-in a band or are a solo artist recording yourself,
-chief engineer at studio Fancy Pants,
-just like the sound of recordings and the production of such.
We are planning to host events that will include multiple presentations from members who would like to share techniques they use in their recording, mixing, mastering, or production work. Presentations will be offered on various levels of experience so that members may gain knowledge from each meeting as it pertains to their particular level of practice/learning. There will also be a chance to mingle, network, and discuss individually chosen topics.
We are planning our first event December 9th at Talking House (thpro.com)
We also plan to have special audio company sponsored events.
Thanks for joining and we look forward to what you have to share and what we all will learn by opening up our experiences!
If you would like to offer a presentation at one of our meetings, please contact us with your subject of interest and we'll discuss your ideas and get it rolling! If you have ideas about topics you'd like to to see touched on in a meeting, please contact us with suggestions.
It doesnt matter if youve never played an instrument before or if youve been plugging away for years.
Testimonial from a student:
"...combines an impressive technical knowledge of music with a sensitivity gained from years of live playing experience. He teaches solid fundamentals while showing you how to make good music. Lessons are flat out fun!"
Decide that now is the time to get moving with your music!
Is it safe?
How does it work?
Airbrush tattoos are colorful, painless and safe. They are quickly applied by our skilled artists using an airbrush, a stencil and body paint.
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last up to 7 days
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quickly and easily applied
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We have hundreds of fun designs to choose from, so everyone is sure to find a tattoo they like.
Contact Lisa at (925)698-3509 or email lisa@unrealairbrushtattoo.com Serving the entire San Francisco bay area!
Do you have a REALLY big show coming up? Maybe a cd release party? You can custom order a stencil of your own band's name or logo, and have an airbrush tattoo artist AT YOUR GIG to airbrush tattoos for your fans! Call me for more info!! Create a great buzz for your band, and give your fans a memory they can take with them. Plus, your fans will be advertising your band for you!
I work normal hours m-f so hit me up if you want to give it a shot. I have some tunes up on myspace.com/lewho69 if you want to see what I tried to do all by myself...but my strength is rythm. I won't get bored even with your experimental stuff. I'll just be practicing myself if It's not righteous...
I have experience recording brass & woodwind, guitar, bass & drums & vocals.
Equipment: Digi003 rack, UA LA-610 Tube Microphone Preamp, DigiMax 8 rack, Vintage Tascam analog mixer & more.
Studio rate with engineer is $25/hour.
If you are a solo vocalist (singer or rapper) and need custom live music with drums/bass & need hands on development with your single or album... I have a talented group of studio musicians ready to get hands on with creating your music for your own unique style & ideas.
SEND ME AN EMAIL ABOVE or CALL TO BOOK TIME: (510) 842-7499
A data cd of your wav/aiff files ready for mastering
An audio cd of your songs without mastering
An audio cd of your songs with basic mastering
And 14 days for (1) free revision of your songs (cost for extra cd's not included)
Do you feel limited in your
improvisational approaches?
Is your range and stamina where
you'd like it to be?
Are you wanting to dig deeper
into your song delivery?
Would you like to feel more at
ease reading and understanding music?
How about creating your own
songs and arranging them in a compelling way?
JAZZ /
BLUES / GOSPEL / FOLK / POP / ALTERNATIVE / FREE IMPROVISATION
CLASSICAL / NORTH INDIAN
RAGA / VOICE-OVERS
It's time for you to take The Next Step for your voice and experience a New
Level of ease and self-expression!
"After years of touring, recording and performing
I have worked with many vocal teachers and coaches. Michael was extraordinary at
quickly identifying and moving me through my current set of limiting constraints. In a
short period of time, my voice improved greatly and I gained an excellent education and
ability that I had not previously gotten from my formal training. His expertise of the voice
was apparent quickly and his ability to personally pinpoint and apply the right
techniques to my needs was very impressive.”
--
Kane Minkus (touring vocalist/multimedia composer)
You'll
feel right at home singing in the most spacious and fully equipped music studio in the
Bay Area--a veritable playground with a state-of the-art PA system, great grand piano
and keyboards, percussion from around the world, recording equipment, and lots
more...
"Today I am singing with a jazz a capella group where I
continue to apply what I have learned from Michael. He provided me with tools and
techniques that I can always use, especially when I need to break down chords and
difficult rhythms, or face an array of other musical challenges. I can't recommend him
enough!..."
-- Rae Anderson (vocalist/
pianist)
I've taught individuals and
groups since 1974 and been a vocal consultant for the A Capella Summit, College
of Marin, City College of S.F., award-winning "So Vo So", Sue
Walden's "Flash Family" Company, the "Firedance" and
"SpiritFire" magical arts festivals. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, I
lead two different project bands and am currently finishing my eighth CD. I've also
performed and recorded with members of Bobby McFerrin's "Voicestra" and
recently revived his ground-breaking, 18-member "Mirabai Ensemble" which
creates unique vocal / instrumental improvisations.
Michael
Smolens can be reached at (510)649-7993 /
if no answer, please try (510)684-
4852.
Unlimited support for your lessons: call or e-
mail me
and I'll answer any of your questions
that same day. Great Berkeley location ~ just minutes from
the Bay Bridge.
Bring your tracked sessions to mix in this beautiful little cottage studio in Inverness, at Tomales Bay! Or, Track and Mix your project here!
Work with Grammy-nominated engineer/producer John Neff.
John is the engineer on the current Platinum hit Journey CD, "Revelation", and is the Sound Designer and Mixer on the just-released Feature Film, "Dark Reel". He also ran David Lynch's studio in Hollywood for years and mixed "Mulholland Drive" and "The Straight Story", as well as most of David's other films in 5.1 surround for their DVD releases. He has also owned and operated a studio in Maui with Walter Becker of Steely Dan.
John will bring all of his forty years' experience in the studio to making your project sound as good as it can be.
The studio boasts microphones from the mighty Telefunken Tube U-47 (same one used for Journey's vocals) to the humble SM-57, with over 60 microphones in between.
The recording system is a large expanded Digidesign ProTools TDM system, with an 002 editing system on the side. The console is a Yamaha 02R V2 Digital surround console, with monitoring up to 5.1 Surround. The full suite of WAVES plugins are employed as well as from Digidesign and others.
The studio has racks of 'Real' PlugIns, featuring reverbs from Lexicon, AKG, tc electronic, Yamaha, and Alesis, preamps and EQs from Neve, Focusrite, tc electronic, Valley People, ART Tube, Behringer Tube, Moog and Furman. Dynamics processors from UREI, Valley People, dbx, Alesis, ART, Behringer Tube and more.
There's a room full of Vintage Synthesizers, and a wonderful Hammond B3 with a 122 Leslie.
For Guitar and Bass recording, the studio features Vintage amps from Fender, Marshall, Ampeg, and Danelectro/Silvertone, and new modeling amps from VOX.
There is a beautiful full kit of DW Drums at the studio for your use.
We also do full 5.1 Surround mixing for Music projects and for any sound-for-picture project, up to and including Feature Films.
Bring your project up to the professional level it deserves!
Come on out to Nightsage Studio in beautiful West Marin. Accommodations available, rates by the day, week or hour.
Thank you for reading our ad, and we hope to see you soon.
I have been playing for seven years, and have taken courses in college.
I have been teaching children and young adults for four years at the Gilroy salvation army and private lessons at the homes of my students .
I am familiar with classical, rock, blues, regae, mariachi, and a few other styles.
I can teach you to read guitar music, or bass music,
learn by ear and general theory.
Or if you are just looking for a few lessons, I can get you started and teaching yourself in no time.
I offer my lessons at 100 $ a month for four 45 min lesson. The first lesson is 20$ and their is no obligation to stay. I also do group lessons, so ask about them if your intereseted in working out a deal.
I'm in need of work right now, so I'm willing to work out a price for your project that works for both of us. If you are ready to record a demo or full album, or need help with mixing or mastering the tracks you've already got, please drop me a line. I'm always happy to give a tour of the studio and talk with you about your music.
Cheers,
-Charlie Wilson
(for email, use link above)
510-798-5115
A full gear list is available upon request. The studio features:
--Pro Tools 8 with HD interfaces (LE software)
--analog tape
--32 channels of input/output capability
--world class preamps and microphones
--Meyer Sound HD-1 studio monitors
--5 interconnected recording spaces for isolation
--lots of light and a comfortable atmosphere
--a beautiful grand piano
--Hammond B3 and Leslie 122
--Studio drum kit
--hundreds of licensed and paid-for software plug-ins
The Berkeley Academy of Music now also offers guitar lessons by guitarist Luke Aaron Mayer. He studied classical guitar at the University Mozarteum in Sazburg, Austria, with teachers such as: Eliot Fisk, Izabel Siewers, Marco Tamayo and many more. Luke has over 10 years of teaching experience and numerous concert appearances all over europe. He also teaches blues, flamenco ,jazz and rock guitar.
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY? .....OFFICE PARTY?
....TONY RIZZI's Award Winning jazz/pop band plays swing, Sinatra, slow, bossa, Dean Martin and more for listening and dancing...
..............Love songs, standards, ballads and show tunes...
Please call (415) 776-8481 and ask for TISH!
I currently live in the Mission, but i also teach at the Berkeley Academy of Music www.pasdeduo.net . So if Berkeley is more convenient for you just check out that website.
If you`re interested please email me mayer7000@yahoo.de or just give me a call at 415 755 7635.
I have experience playing in some great locale bands with professional studio recordings as well as a deep history from the period.
BASS = My Bass style is a cross between Steve Severin "Siouxsie", David J "Bauhaus" and Paul Raven "Killing Joke" with a dash of new romantic funk John Taylor Duran Duran.
DRUMS = Would love an aggressive drummer who loves Budgie Siouxsie" style tribal / rock / dance beats from the period. "Please" No Disco hi hat stuff thats been over played lately by every 80's influenced band.
GUITAR = Kind of open but I love early Duffy "Death Cult/The Cult NO AC/DC", John Mckay/John McGeoch "Siouxsie", Marko Peronni "Adam and the Ants", Robert Smith....... What every! it can be figured out.
Although I'm an active performer, classroom and private teaching has long been my main profession. I'll draw upon over 35 years of experience to help you reach your musical goals. Lessons will be fun, very productive, and designed to meet your personal interests. Students of all ages, genders, and levels of experience are invited.
I understand the traditional role of the bass in many styles, and also understand that the bass has many other possibilities that we can explore. We can groove like drummers, comp like piano players, and solo like guitar and horn players!
I studied music and music theory at Santa Rosa JC for 2 years, completing their theory program at the top of my class. I read music fluently and can teach you the basics, or how to bring your reading to the next level.
I love to explore the bass technically, and have an understanding of how efficiency translates to good technique. On electric bass, I specialize in slap and fingerstyle technique, and can also teach tapping, harmonics, strumming, and playing behind your head. (Warning: Advanced Shredders Only!!!)
On upright bass, I have experience with both pizzicato/plucking and arco/bowing (I play German style bow). I can teach good left and right hand technique, good playing posture, and how to play upright bass in different styles, especially jazz, rock, and classical. We can play with fun techniques on the upright as well, like harmonics, different bowing techniques (ponticello, spiccato, ricochet, tremelo), slapping, and strumming.
Most importantly, I believe that music is fun! Fun to learn, fun to practice, fun to play. Our lessons will be fun! I love to listen to my students about what they REALLY want to study and facilitate that. If this all sounds good, come try a lesson! I'm affordable and friendly.
I am a baritone guitarist/ guitarist / analog synth player and composer looking to merge an evocative soundtrack underscore style with rock, electronic elements and give it subtlety, grace and power.
Ideally you would be someone in their late twenties/ early thirties who knows a little about music theory and is looking to create music similar to the above mentioned artists. In the group you would creatively fill out the performance with sound design, video projection, analog and organic instruments, and lots of dynamics and lots of space when the music calls for it.
All instruments that can go from quiet to loud and have a range of sounds to them are welcome. Ideally there would be at least a drummer, bassist, keyboards and it would grow from there.
About Fretboard Geography:
"Fretboard Geography," without cutting any corners, puts the whole diatonic/modal soloing concept into guitarist terms. (fingerings, shapes, riffs). I learned this from Jack Pezenalli, a long-time professor in the guitar department at Berklee School of Music in Boston. It breaks the fretboard into 7 "scale forms." (fingering patterns) Once you learn those 7 basic forms, I'll show you a bit of trickery by which your fretboard becomes your "answer key," and you can nearly instantly start soloing against changes using every modal color (and rock/blues/pentatonic licks) in every position on the neck, in any key, in any context.
Just to give you an idea of how this is a time saver: You don't have to learn all 12 keys or all 7 modes as separate concepts... 12 major keys X 7 modes = a lot of dry memorization, that's entirely comprised of completely redundant work. (on our instrument)
You just need to learn the 7 "scale forms" and understand a few other basic concepts, and it's all application/fun from there on...
- Playing against chord progressions: Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues, Latin, Funk, Jamband... you name it...
- Arpeggios and dexterity exercises (learning to "shred") within your genre(s) of choice.
- Starting to dig deeper into the theory behind chords, intervals, harmony, voice leading, ear training, etc. (only if you're interested in "going there.")
- Going over your favorite songs/solos etc, (or your songs?) and analyzing what your favorite bands/players were doing and how to work that into your sound
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Point is, you get the dry memorization over with between lesson one and two, then it gets really cool, really fast. (as long as you practice, of course)
Nearly all guitar theory/method books (and many teachers) start by explaining diatonic/modal playing and lead guitar in general it in "piano"/theoretical terms. They put the primary focus on what mode has a lowered third etc, and only then bringing it back to fretboard of the guitar. This method of teaching makes sense for a pianist, wind instrument player, or in a theory class with multiple instruments, but it makes very little sense for a modern guitar player looking to expand his or her skill set.
**If you're reading this and know nothing about theory, this "modal" and "diatonic" stuff is essentially just a lot more options you can learn for a solo or lead line. Useful Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musical_mode
**Understanding the instrument and understanding every nuance and detail of music theory are two different things. This system will, within a few lessons (if you put in the practice), get you to the point where you'll see every option for a melodic phrase or solo (blues based and all modes) in every position on the neck in every context. It's not the whole ball of wax, but it's 98% of what you need to be a modern guitar player in any style.** (unless your goal is to be a sight reading session player).
-Yes, this is like the Caged system but much more comprehensive and efficient.
What about the Blues?
In the greater context of guitar playing, ignoring the pentatonic/rock/blues based side of modern soloing/lead would be a mistake, since you can get a lot of mileage out of those licks too. We'll go there as well, unless you already feel comfortable with your current "bag of tricks." If nothing else, we'll see where the two intersect on the fretboard, learning how to play hybrid diatonic/pentatonic licks, etc. This modal business is just the other side of the coin. This diatonic system (based on the 7-tone major scale, not a blues/rock/5-note scales) is the heart of all Western melodic playing on any instrument. These modal colors sound very cool... everything from bright and upbeat to dark and dissonant.
Me:
I'm a a full time teacher (Mon-Sat, afternoons and evenings) and touring player with a BA in music. In addition to my guitar studies with Jack Pez., I also studied (and played) for 3 years in college with "jazz" legend, Yusef Lateef. I teach @ my NW Downtown Berkeley studio. It's 3 blocks from North Berkeley BART, and parking is never a problem here. (Honestly, it's a parking oasis!) All styles & levels welcome. Ages 12+. Student and senior discounts available plus additional discounts for prepayment of multiple lessons. House calls negotiable.
*Learn proper technique.
*Learn to play exactly what you hear
*Learn to read and write drum charts.
*Learn Dynamics. Learn to take a beat, and turn it into a groove!
*Gear! I was a drum shop manager for 6 years and will help teach you to tune, set up, and choose the gear that is right for you.
GUITAR LESSONS If you need help developing your guitar playing to better utilize the guitar as a songwriting tool I can taylor a songwriting / guitar lesson program for you which can help your melodies really flow. OR IF you simply want to pick up the guitar and learn... we can just focus on teaching you how to play (For Guitar Lessons ONLY $35 / :45 minute lessons) or $30 if you prepay for 4 lessons at a time.
SONGWRITING CLASS ; 1 time 1 hour lesson $50 each (1 lesson will focus on trouble area, getting unstuck/ coming up w/ new material / ??
OR 4 week 1 hour lessons $200 *this helps you stay in the creative flow!
This 1 on 1 class uses a Weekly workshop format, we learn about song structure (lyrically & musically) how to get started, learn what tools and tricks there are to creating catchy titles, and chorus's, creating memorable melodies, learn different exersizes to get UN-stuck, creating a catalog of titles, stories, phrases to create the foundation for creating other songs. Each week we will have a new song assigment, and the following week students will come back and perform their new song for instructor feedback, new writing assignments will help writers generate a catalog of finished songs. *Perfect for writing your first songs OR returning to songwriting after a long break, be able to play guitar or piano well enough to communicate your completed songs-
I have over seven years experience performing nightly in the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco, as well as over a decade entertaining in the Redwood Room (1994-2000).
I can bring a nice portable keyboard to your holiday celebration even if you don't have a piano.
In addition to festive seasonal music, I have an awesome and diverse repertoire to please all age groups: 1400 songs from 1929 - 2009, from Cole Porter to Coldplay.
If you enjoy standards, classic rock, jazz or contemporary tunes, you can select what styles and songs you want to hear at your party.
Your guests can make requests!
Please visit my web site for audio samples and more info about my experience www.SFpianoplayer.com .
I am very easy to work with, friendly and dependable.
I'm sure this is like every other ad out there, and it's a little up in the air right now (though this could influence my decision to come into the area) but I'm a serious music nerd and looking to find a few other nerds out there with a little initiative to make some music and most of all have fun with it.
If you're looking for someone to jam with, if you know someone who's open, or if you have any info on the ins and outs of the local music scene or just what's happening, please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks
been playing drums for about 7 to 8 years
i have all professional gear (pearl 6 piece with some tama custom shells,tama double kick and all good cymbals and hardware ect..
i know my way around my kit pretty well and i play drums every day
and my main influences
are the The Jimi Hendrix experience ,darkest hour,but still other kinds of music like the red hot chili peppers, dance gavin gavin, basically stuff that sounds like that , but with a lot more of today's metal, hardcore and such experimental genres like the locust,shit like the acacia strain ect ,My dads a jazz musician so i have a little jazz style as well but i prefer to play something fast and heavy .
So if you wanna give me a call to jamm or possibly join a band my number is
Helping to facilitate the true potential & artistic vision of the student is Lindsey's ultimate goal as a guitar instructor. Combining the foundational aspects of learning a musical instrument (technique, theory, and modern approaches to fingerboard harmony and melody) with the goals & interests of the student, we create a unique, personal and comprehensive course of study.
Welcoming students of ALL levels and enjoy the learning that takes place from the beginning to the advanced concepts of the professional seeking new motivation.
