Raymond's Music Lessons (Guitar, Piano, Production, Song Writing)

Years of Experience: 20 Location Options: In Studio Genres: Rock, Blues, Classical, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Formal Education: Attended and completed a 4 semester (2 year) music theory course at Sierra College. Attended and completed the audio recording classes at Sierra College I also attended and completed the music business class at Sierra College Private Education: From the ages of 8-13 I had private piano lessons from two different instructors From ages 11-13 I had private guitar lessons From the ages of 12-18 I was in the percussion section at both the middle school and high school bands and I played various instruments. Performing Experience: I have played several piano recitals and played several school and church talent shows. I coordinated, setup the sound system, mixed, and performed in two separate bands for Lincoln's Clayfest in 2010. I am currently performing with my band Internal Decapitaion. We have been performing on the local circuit since January of 2011. We have played The Fire Escape in Citrus Heights several times, The Boardwalk in Orangevale several times, Digitalis Studios in Sacramento, and Vega's Nightclub in Sacramento. From November 2011-February 2012 I setup, mixed, engineered, and tore down an acoustic open mic show every week in Lincoln. I have also, recorded, engineered, mixed, edited, and converted several of my own recordings using a span of different programs. I am currently building a portfolio of my musical works. Experience Teaching: I have no formal teaching experience. However, I have taught my fiancee how to play guitar and I have shown my daughter how to play some scales on the piano. I have also shown my band members how to play all the songs I write. I have an open mind and am very patient with showing someone how to play something. I believe encouragement and a positive support system is the key to any student's success.