Evan's Music Lessons (Guitar, Production, Song Writing)

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic, Christian Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I picked up the guitar at age 19 and quickly started writing songs of my own to perform at local venues in my hometown in Oklahoma. A year later, I had the opportunity to record my first demo in New York City. I wanted to continue learning more and more about the guitar and once I realized it was something I could study in college my decision to pursue a music degree was made. I soon graduated with a Bachelor's in Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma. I had the opportunity to teach lessons for J. Rogers and Allegro Performing Arts Studios, and also privately during my undergraduate studies. I performed jazz with various ensembles in school, at local venues, and at private events in Oklahoma City. I also performed in the pit for various musicals at professional theaters and universities in the area including: Lyric Theatre, The University of Oklahoma, The University of Central Oklahoma, Summerstock Productions, and The Pollard Theatre. After my undergraduate degree I formed a band, recorded a full length album, and began to tour the midwest. I decided to go back to school for a Master's in Music Production, Jazz Studies at UCO. Through that process I was able to write, arrange, record, mix, and master an album of my music as a jazz artist. Since then I have continued to perform, learn, and play guitar as much as possible. I am excited about our recent move to Portland, OR, and this opportunity to help others on their musical journey. Formal Education: Bachelor Music Performance Jazz Guitar - The University of Central Oklahoma Master of Jazz Studies, Music Production - The University of Central Oklahoma Private Education: Private Lessons with: Eddy Biddy 2005-2008, guitar Gary Gardner 2006-2008, guitar Danny Vaughan 2008-2013, guitar Lee Rucker 2011-2013, jazz improvisation Performing Experience: UCO Big Bands 2008-2013 UCO Jazz Combos 2008-2013 UCO Dixieland Band 2011-2013 Tommy Lyric at Theatre - 2009 All Shook Up at Summerstock Prod. - 2010 Rent at OU - 2010 Annie Get Your Gun at UCO - 2011 Sunset Boulevard at UCO - 2012 Ave Q at OU - 2012 Singer/Songwriter - 2005 to 2008 The Shining Lights - 2010 to 2011 Private/Local Gigs - 2005 to present Experience Teaching: J. Rogers Performing Arts Studio 2010-2011 Allegro Performing Arts Studio 2011-2012 Private Teaching 2012-present Teacher's Assistant at UCO 2011-2013 -Reviews- Name: Zina Gelona Date: 2015-11-11 19:14:37 Title: Outstanding Music Professional Body: My name is Zina Gelona, Gallery Director, for the University of Central Oklahoma, College of Fine Arts and Design in Edmond, Oklahoma. I would like to highly recommend Evan as an outstanding individual and professional musician. Evan played guitar at our art gallery opening receptions on campus. He was always on time, very creative in his presentations and an outstanding musician. Name: Danny Vaughan Date: 2015-11-12 05:00:21 Title: One of the Best Body: Evan is an exceptionally capable musician and is completely dependable. I would take him to the gig, and have in fact done so in the past.