Graham M., Fort Collins Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 80526

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About Me

Graham began playing guitar at the age of 12. Over the past 16 years, he developed his skills further by studying jazz performance and audio production. He studied music theory and ear training with an emphasis in guitar performance. He gained performance experience in the Fort Collins area by playing for FOCO MX music festival for 4 consecutive years. He also has performed at a large list of local venues such as the Mishawaka theater, Avogadro's Number, Aggie Theater, Hoodis Half Note, Bas Bleu, Equinox, and Washington's. With multiple acts ranging in many different genres such as blue grass, jazz, funk, blues, pop, and rock. Though Graham can teach many different genres of music, his musical personal favorites are Jazz, funk, and rock, which have had great influence on his style of playing. Graham loves music because he never gets bored or unsatisfied with learning new tricks. He feels it can be one of the most powerful forms of expression. He loves teaching music because it is a beneficial skill that anyone can acquire. He enjoys learning about how his students relate to music and knows that every musician has their own unique ideas. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Graham can help you expand and enhance your playing. Graham is excited to learn how he can help you reach your musical goals. Sign up now to schedule a meeting!

Graham M. has over 5 years of music experience in the Fort Collins area.

Graham M. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Record Engineer Produce .

Degree and Field of Study:

Associates Degree of Art May 2017

Front Range Community College

What to expect in my Vocal Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

I don't have much experience teaching vocals; however, a student beginning will be taught proper solfège syllables. I can demonstrate how to properly sing intervals in any key using "fixed do" or "movable do" techniques that will allow the student to sing pitches accurately. I can provide interval ear training lessons and reveal entertaining ways to learn and practice harmony.

What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

A student will be shown new exciting ways to think about song writing, as well as basic structure to properly initiate verses, choruses, and bridges. Each student will be taught music theory to allow them to visualize a formula to their creation. I plan to expose more advanced students the 9 ways to modulate. I am most experienced in teaching diatonic common chords, deceptive cadences, common tone modulation, and direct modulation. All students will be taught chord progressions that can be applied at any time in their musical writing. I will provide techniques to allow students to structure melodies and write harmonies. I will train students how to properly write and read notation on the bass and treble clef. I will develop ways a student can memorize all the rhythmic possibilities to write for a beat in a measure using simple and compound meters.

What to expect in my Record Engineer Produce

Beginner -

I have been experimenting and researching with audio production for 12 years, with exposure to live sound and recording. I am currently continuing my education in audio engineering, and have plenty of experience with software's such as Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton Live, and Reason. I can train students on these software's and instruct efficient mic techniques to captivate a quality recording. I am also able to expose advanced students to the applicable use of parametric EQ, graphic EQ, high pass filter, low pass filter, noise gate, expander, types of compression, and time-based effects for recordings. I can effectively demonstrate how to establish proper gain gauging for recording and live performances with exposure to Tube, Ribbon, Dynamic, and Condenser mics. I can also introduce students to mastering and teach them methods I have found helpful throughout my professional experience. Above all, I am always eager to share information and discuss equipment I have found very useful over the years.

What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

All my students can expect accurate chord charts and guitar tablature for songs. Each student will establish freedom and flexibility on the guitar neck to enhance the student's ability to perform and navigate through learning songs accurately. Each student will be shown visual cues for chords, scales, and modes. My students can also expect a large variety of lessons in which they can express themselves through music in their own personal way. This will also allow me to determine how each individual student can evolve more efficiently in the future. I strongly believe in creating a welcoming environment for my students to feel comfortable asking questions and exploring their ideas.

Formal Education:

I studied jazz performance at a community college in Baltimore for 3 years before transferring credits to Front Range Community College in 2016. I completed my Associates degree in May 2017 with a focus in music performance and audio production.

Performing Experience:

8 years of performing experience. For the past 5 years I have performed at Hodis Half Note, Avogadros Number, Bas Bleu, Aggie Theater, Mishawaka, and Washingtons

Experience Teaching:

I have taught a wide variety of ages. I have experience working with young children under the age of 10. I worked at a summer camp in New York for 4 years teaching young children basic instrumentation and arts and crafts.