Aaron L., Sugar Land Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 77479

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About Me

Aaron is a Composer and Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist Musician, and a Producer/Engineer as well as an Instructor/Music Director and life-long student. Originally from Southern California, now residing for the past 4 years in Texas just south of Houston in Sugar Land.He has many years of experience in multiple Instruments, such as: Drums for 18, Guitar for 15, Bass for 13, Vocals for 12, Keys for 11. He has also been Composing, Arranging, Orchestrating, and Transcribing for 12 years; and Recording, Producing, and Engineering for at least 15, eventually teaching in these fields too, and for over 10 years. Aaron runs a small Independent Record Company and Production House, where he Records/Produces and Releases Albums/Projects and Composes Production Sync Music for Film/TV/Ads/Video Games. He also runs several YouTube channels with moderate success (one channel, has received nearly 2 million views), where he releases different projects, performances and other fun material too. He is always a part of new projects whether Writing/Recording New pieces for the next several upcoming albums for each year; Composing new Pieces for the Production Libraries he belongs to; Building Social Media/Online Presence through YouTube and other popular platforms; or passionately teaching and mentoring the next generation of awesome artists and Musicians.

Aaron L. has over 14 years of music experience in the Sugar Land area.

Aaron L. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Vocal Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

A.A. in Fine Arts & A.A. in Liberal Arts both with Emphasis in MusicJune 2005

Victor Valley College

Award Name:

(Multiple) Drum Competiion 1st place WinnerSeptember 2005

Sam Ash Music Store

What to expect in my Record Engineer Produce

Beginner - Intermediate

Looking at other Great Song throughout time and analyzing the similarities and differences. Understanding typical song Forms/Structure for various popular and unpopular styles, Develop a compelling story with lyrics, Word Painting, Go over commercially sucessful Chord Progressions, Tonalities, Chord variations, Develop variety and a personal touch to typical Song Structure, AABA, Different Instrument Range and Typical Rhythmic, Melodic and Harmonic movements within a song.

What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Students/Parents will have choice in the direction/goal of their lessons with a tailored experience in Learning Exercises, Techniques, & Repertoire that can lead to grasping concepts like: Proper Fingering and Dexterity, Posture, Chords, Arpeggios, Scales, Modes, 7th chords, Extended Chords, Advanced Scales Synthetic, Exotic etc., Right and Left Hand Independence, Reading Chord Charts, Lead sheets and Music Notation

What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

Learn proper techniques used for optimum Recording Efficiency and Fidelity; Proper Mic Placement for different situations: Instruments, Locations, and Desired Sound; Different types of Microphones and their usage Dynamic, Condenser, Ribbon; Covering topics like Tracking, Mixing, Panning, Bussing, Mastering, Compression, Filters, Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Phaser, Distortion, Editing, Quantizing, Manipulating Audio and MIDI, Sound Libraries, Incorporating Loops/Samples, Pitch tuning Autotune Synthesis, Understanding the Knobs and Sliders on Sound Boards, Phase Issues, Feedback Loops. etc. An industry terminology will be explained as needed or used. Eventually Recording Original/Collaboration/Cover material for personal Portfolio and Showcase.

What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

Students/Parents will have choice in the direction/goal of their lessons with a tailored experience in Learning Exercises, Techniques, & Repertoire that can lead to grasping concepts like: Scales, Arpeggios, Solfege, Stylistic Techniques and Tones, Proper Vocal Posture and Tendencies, Good Vocal Recording Practices, Vibrato, Scooping, Pentatonic and Blues Scales, Singing in Key and Pitch, chord and scale partial, fundamentals of Improvisation and Composing original lines, Simple and Advanced Harmony singing Extending Range, Power and Dexterity.

What to expect in my Drum Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Students/Parents will have choice in the direction/goal of their lessons with a tailored experience in Learning Exercises, Techniques, & Repertoire that can lead to grasping concepts like: Speed, Power, Dexterity and Control, Poly-rhythms, Metric Modulations, Odd time Signatures, Complex Beat Groupings and Ratios quintuplets Septuplets, 7:5, etc., Double-Bass skills, Feet and Hand Independence, Linear Drumming, various hand techniques like Moeller and finger techniques, Understanding Drum Rhythms/Grooves in Multiple Styles including: Metal, Rock, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Indie, Electronic/EDM, Pop, Hip Hop/Urban, Technical Metal/Djent Prog, Country, Various Latin styles Salsa, Mambo, Tejano, Bossa Nova, Samba, Tango, among other Afro-Cuban and Brazilian styles Reading Drum Tablature for set, Sheet Music and Lead sheets, Rudiments, Improvisation, gaining great Drum sounds, Tuning, Playing/Recording to click/metronome, Developing and Utilizing fills, Performing Fun Songs that Challenge, Learn popular and Common Knowledge for Instrument, and lastly Finding your Unique Voice on the Instrument.

What to expect in my Bass Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Students/Parents will have choice in the direction/goal of their lessons with a tailored experience in Learning Exercises, Techniques, & Repertoire that can lead to grasping concepts like: Slap, Pop, Double and Triple Fingering, Chords, Arpeggios, Tapping, Scales, Modes, Reading Tabs, Chord Charts, and Sheet Notation, Improvisation, Fret board knowledge, Natural and artificial Harmonics, Bass line composing, proper Bass Recording Practices, Healthy Posture and Arm/Hand/Finger Placement, Performing Fun Songs that Challenge, Learn popular and Common Knowledge for Instrument, and lastly Finding your Unique Voice on the Instrument.

What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Students/Parents will have choice in the direction/goal of their lessons with a tailored experience in Learning Exercises, Techniques, & Repertoire that can lead to grasping concepts like: Open and Barre Chords, 7th Chords, Extended Chords, Scales, Advanced Scales Synthetic, Exotic etc., Arpeggios, Tapping, Proper Fingering and Dexterity, Posture, Right and Left Hand Independence, Reading Chord Charts, Lead sheets and Music Notation, Improvisation, Fret board knowledge, Natural and artificial Harmonics, Rhythem and Lead Composing, Proper Guitar Recording Practices, Healthy Posture and Arm/Hand/Finger Placement, Perform Fun Songs that Challenge, Learn popular and Common Knowledge for Instrument, and lastly Finding your Unique Voice on the Instrument.

Formal Education:

Studied the many music courses while performing Drums, Bass Aaron studied Guitar, Keys/Piano, Drums and Vocals in College while pursuing several degrees and certificates, such as: Theory Classes-Fundamentals Of Music Music Theory (All 4 Levels) Sight Singing/Ear training (2 Levels) Advanced Musicianship (Last/4th Level) Jazz Improvisation Introduction To Audio Technology Sight Reading For The Studio Ensembles-Jazz/Rock Combo Studio Jazz Band College Symphonic Band Studio Jazz Singers College Singers Classical Guitar Ensemble Tommy the Rock Opera Grease the Musical Urinetown the Musical Instrument Instruction-Class Piano (All 4 Levels) Beginning Voice Production Intermediate Voice Production Jazz Guitar (Applied Music) Classical Voice (Applied Music) Special Projects In Music (Composition) Music History Classes-Introduction To Music Music In America Survey Of Rock n' Roll History Of Jazz World Music Survey Of Entertainment Industry

Private Education:

College Music Education and different institutes over several years mixed with a heavy Auto-didactic approach using Books from Berklee College of Music, Musician's Institute, and other Colleges/Institutes as well as learning/contributing to Online resources and discussing/performing with other musicians/producers.

Performing Experience:

Aaron Started performing at 15 years old in Local Bands ranging in different styles and ages in various Bands throughout High School and College. During this time he has performed by: Competing in Talent Shows, Battle Of the Bands, Military Balls, House Parties, College Activities and Several University/College Performances (Barstow College, Victor Valley College, Cal State San Bernandino), at the San Bernardino County Fair, Angel's Roadhouse, Starbuck's, One Of Life's Perks, The Ponderosa, It's A Grind, First Annual Fresh Fest during Apple Valley's Amphitheater Grand Opening, sometimes being hired/paid to play for other projects recording or live. He was also a drummer for several churches during his mid to late teens. As a student, during High School and College, he also performed academically in: Choirs-Vocal Performaces several times a year in various styles (Jazz, Musical, Opera, Gospel, Foreign Pieces, etc.) Ensembles-Instrumental Performances several times a year playing Drums, Bass Guitar, in various styles (Jazz, Classical, Symphonic, Rock, Blues, Opera, Musical, Funk, Latin etc.) Recently while teaching, he held several local performances in Sugar Land and Richmond Texas, as well as previously in Adelanto, Victorville and Apple Valley in California, for his students, in which some he has also performed in. As an Artist/Producer-Performing all duties on Projects: The Realm Recordings Music Evolved Studios NeoCentric CryoTronic AaronOrchestra The Ancient Eternal Altered Evolutions Cast In Audio Collborations,Session Live/Recording Player-Performing one or more duties as a Musician or Producer: Erratic Formula Shock Therapy Superficial Shadow Integrity As Usual Your Reflection Second Time Around A N' D First Baptist Church Living Waters Chapel.

Experience Teaching:

Aaron Started teaching drums around 15 years old as his neighborhood and friends requested. This led to taking more students and studying Music more effective and efficiently. As he was becoming extremely versed in Drums, it was hard to find players his age, so I began seeking out older musicians to perform/jam with. To supplement this he began studying other Instruments like Guitar and Bass and eventually Keys/Piano and voice. As he became more proficient and educated in these Instruments, he was recommended as an Instructor by peers, Music stores, other Music Instructors, High School Choir teacher, and even the Music Department at the College he was attending. He was hired as a site Conductor for an after School Orchestra program to keep Youths off the street in Low Income areas. HeI taught Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and supervised the Instrumental Instructors (Including Woodwind & String teachers) over 3 schools and 120 students. After Moving to Houston, he was hired the following year as a GM, Music Director and Lead Instructor for a Performance based Global Music Franchise. During all of this, he taught in a variety of styles, Instruments, ages/maturity levels, demographics, and backgrounds. He tailored/tailors his programs/curriculum to fit, challenge and encourage each student to ensure progress. Finding common grounds and creating appeal to specific material to bridge any gaps.