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Sam

Bachelors, Professional Music

Berkeley City College

About Me

Lets work on our Ears and our Rhythm! Music and art have been a consistent theme in my life for almost 30 years . I have traveled the world playing gigs and also did plenty of busking (street performing) along side it. I appreciate the idea that all styles of music can be tasteful or fun. I studied Song Writing and Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music and thus have a Jazz approach when it comes to musical analysis. My principle instrument was guitar but I also practiced many others. For me, learning the rhythm and groove is tremendously important. What i've learned from teaching is that there is always a way to make learning fun and that everyone has the chance to be amazing if they put in the time.

Education & Certifications

Berkeley City College

Bachelors, Professional Music

Q&A with Sam

My teaching philosophy includes three basic principles: 1. Everyone has a unique pace and method of learning that must be discovered and understood by both teacher and student. Through this, it is my goal to help you discover or evolve your method of learning to improve the amount of focus and information retainable. 2. It's important to keep things simple and fun. I choose to follow the joy and excitement of the student. What this means is if you are understanding an aspect or topic that you want to take further, I'm happy to continue down that direction. There are many dimensions to music, and I think it's helpful to follow your highest interest. 3. Rhythm is everything when it comes to playing all styles and instruments. Thus, improving our rhythm through many techniques and learning to befriend the metronome is a consistent focus.