Trial Class: Private Guitar Lessons for Kids and Teens

About Alec:

A winner of the 2016 MU Emerging Artist Competition, Alec is passionate
and dedicated guitarist, composer and music educator who has
performed solo concerts internationally throughout the U.S., Canada, and
Europe. He gave his international debit at the age of 22 when he was
invited to perform and give master-classes as a guest artist at the Zobel
Gitarrenschule in Bad Nauheim Germany.

Alec received his Bachelor in Music from the University of Missouri where
he attended as an Evans Scholar and studied under Anthony Glise. He
went on to completed his Masters in Guitar Performance from McGill
University in Montreal, QC, where he studied with world-renowned
guitarist Jerome Ducharme. Additionally, Alec has attended and performed
in countless master-classes where he took lessons from some of the
world’s leading guitarists including David Russell, Jason Vieaux, David
Leisner, Jorge Morel, and Martha Masters. A dedicated teacher, Alec has
accumulated over 10 years of experience as music educator teaching
students of all ages and skill levels. Alec is devoted to bringing inspiration
to all his students through sharing his knowledge and love of music.

About Hera:

With degrees in music performance from Oakton College and Columbia College Chicago, Hera Shakir is a Chicago based music and dance teacher who has taught in studios, classrooms, in home sessions, and online. With 9 years of experience as an SEL based instructor, Hera excels at helping students work through stage fright, performance anxiety, practice anxiety, and helping students connect with each other through listening to, analyzing, and performing the three instruments she teaches which are guitar, voice, and piano. By using exercises such as internalizing rhythms, lyrics, and song creation, Hera helps students become lifelong lovers and learners of music.

About Clinton:

Clinton Greenlee holds a dual degree in Music Performance and Education from George Mason University, studying piano, guitar, and bass. He has taught in New York City and Miami at top studios, private schools, and arts organizations, working with diverse and special needs students.

As a faculty member at Live! School of Music and School of Rock, he has directed 100+ live shows and studio sessions, with students winning competitions and scholarships to top conservatories like Berklee. Clinton holds a Performing Artist Certificate and has trained with renowned musicians and educators, shaping his holistic teaching approach.

About Nathan: 

My name is Nathan Pruetting and I started attending the University of Utah as of Fall 2024. At the university, I plan on majoring in computer science with a minor in jazz guitar. I am 18 years old and I teach guitar and saxophone. 

I have played the guitar for 10 years and saxophone for 7 years. I have been very involved musically since I was a kid and want to teach what I've learned to students who are like me; ambitious and curious about music in general. I have had many experiences performing with small rock groups and big jazz bands, and wish to use my knowledge to help my students be motivated and spark their curiosity in music!