In this ongoing, group class, your student will learn about three musicians having a birthday that week. I will choose three different artist each week to teach about their history in the music industry. I will also choose one song from each artist, explain the story behind the song, and perform the song as well. I play the guitar, ukulele, harmonica and sing, and may use one or more insturments to perform each song. This class is great for any student that loves music from beginners and on. They will gain knowledge on each artist, regardless their level of knowledge of the artist or genre. Your student will also learn each week about performing live. I will talk each week about different topics, that all tie to playing live. Here is a weekly break down.

Week of 4/24/22
Jerry Mercer
Willie Nelson
Otis Rush
~Loading and unloading
~Best location in room for playing
~Placement of equipment for easy use

Week of 5/1/22
Bob Seger

Billy Joel
~Using a basic mixer
~How to dial in your sound
~Things to have ready before performing


Week of 5/8/22
Darius Rucker
Eric Burden
Chris Stapleton
~Playing to your crowd
~Focus & stage presence
~Story telling

Week 5/15/22
Pete Townshend
Joe Cocker
George Strait
~After your event
~Brake down & customer retention
~Song writing

This class is a two part class. One part is the education of three different artist and their place in the music industry each week. Each artist has their own place in their genre or many others genres as well. We will discuss their place in history. Part two is about songs and performing songs live. Performing live in front of people is difficult. We will discuss weekly different topics to help any young musician succeed in playing out live. Playing music is an art. Like other kinds of art, practice does help you succeed in your goals. It is something that takes time and patience. My lessons will give encouragement and direction with patience applied. I have a warm approach and an open ear to listen well also. Positive reinforcement, but allowing them to think things through. They can ask questions during class or any time after class via email. I encourage conversation. I am here to help your student enjoy playing and listening to music and succeed in their goals. This class can be started and stopped at any time without needing any of the prior classes.