Jonathan G. offers Bass Guitar Lessons, French Horn Lessons, Guitar Less...
Tutor in Richmond, VA 23225
Richmond, VA 23225
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $30
Subjects: Bass Guitar, Broadway Singing, French Horn, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Organ, Percussion, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Trumpet
Professional musician since age 11 in NYC. Specializing in online lessons. Worked with the Coasters, Drifters, O’Jays, Platters & Temptations plus the Ringling Bros/Barnum & Bailey Circus before the age of 30. Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance with a minor in Jazz Studies from VCU in 1985. Recorded with the Ray Charles rhythm section, Jimmy Knepper, Kenny Washington, Loren Schoenberg, Joel Futterman, Paul Renz, Russell Scarborough, Steve Bassett, The Upper East Side Big Band (Pollack Prize Winner), Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra (CVJO) which was nominated for a Grammy Award. Currently performing with my own Jazz Warriors, Emme St James & Her Jazz Gentlemen plus AttractionBand.com.
I teach students on an individual level according to what they want to accomplish. Each lesson is custom tailored to fit their objective. Mastering the instrument and understanding music theory are two important subjects that I offer. Along with that, a student can focus on any musical style from classical to jazz plus other important aspects like composing, reading and recording music.
I am willing to share my professional experience with any student who wants to become a player!
- Studio Equipment *
Steinway Grand Piano,
Electric Piano
Electric Bass
Synthesizers
Trumpets
- Travel Equipment *
I bring music books to augment the student’s library. However, students must provide their own instruments.
- Specialties *
Suzuki method for the 3 year old plus my father’s method for ages 5 to 8 years old. After that, I teach according to the student’s abilities and their goals.
- Child Ages:
- 3 weeks - 17 years
- Levels and Ages
- Types of Lessons Available
- Course and Teaching Material
- Activities and more...
EDUCATION
Date: September 15, 1982 – June 15, 1985
School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Degree: Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance plus a minor in Jazz Studies
Description: Arranging, Composing, Music Education, Music Theory, Large Ensembles and Small Ensembles plus trumpet lessons from Rolla Durham, Principle trumpet for the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. Peformed with many guest artists, including: Benny Carter, Jaki Byard plus Dr. Frank Foster and Ellis Marsalis.
Date: September 15, 1978 – June 15, 1979
School: Old Dominion University
Degree: Music Performance
Description: Played in the ODU Pep Band which traveled with the women’s basketball team as they won their National Championship.
Date: September 15, 1979 – June 15, 1980
School: Norfolk State University
Degree: Mass Media Communications
Description: Jazz Band and Arranging from Burgess Gardner plus trumpet lessons from Steve Carlson, Principle trumpet for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Performed with Dr. Frank Foster, guest artist.
Date: September 15, 1985 – June 15, 1986
School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Degree: First Year of Music Masters Degree in Composition
Description: Post graduate work in Composition and Conducting
AFFILIATIONS
Date: January 15, 1978
Name: American Federation of Musicians
Description: A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the “National League of Musicians,” the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
EXPERIENCE
Date: January 15, 2000
Organization: Sound Entertainment Events
Title: President
Description: Talent Networking plus Publishing and Production Company.
Date: January 15, 2000
Organization: Sound Entertainment Events
Title: President
Description: Producing Recordings plus Managing Bands and Coaching Students
AWARDS
Date: September 15, 2011
Authority: Richmond Magazine
Name: Pollak Award for Excellence in the Arts
Description: Annual Prize named for Theresa Pollak and given to local artists in honor of their outstanding talent. In this case, the Pollak prize was awarded for work with the Upper East Side Big Band.
LANGUAGES
Language: French
Proficiency: Limited Proficiency