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Stephen P.

Stephen P.

Maple Glen, PA

Guitar Lessons


Home or Studio

10 yrs. Years

About Me

Stephen's musical career began at an early age. Growing up in a family of seven, Steve began playing the trumpet in grade school, and from there, his musical roots continued to grow. From the theatrical performances of high school to his guitar training at Settlement Music School, Stephen continued to develop as a musician and a performer. He attended Montgomery County Community College, where he studied pieces by Bach, Brouwer, and Tarrega. Steve then furthered his musical education by earning his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance at West Chester University. His studies there included music theory, composition, classical guitar, and jazz history studies. Steve offers guitar lessons to beginner through advanced students.

Stephen P. has over 10 yrs. years of music experience in the Maple Glen area.

Stephen P. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

B.M. Jazz Guitar Performance 2017.December 2017
West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Award Name:

Cum Laude honorsDecember 2017
West Chester Music School

What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

As an educator, the belief is that music should be fun as it's informative. When the student is covering something they want to learn, their interest goes sky high. Thus your lessons will be catered to your personal style. We use a metronome to lock in rhythms, address a few items with paper and pencil and concentrate on your musical aspirations. so its a good idea to have two songs that you want to dive into at the very beginning of our music journey. Simply said, your musicianship. will develop, as we explore the world of Guitar.



Formal Education:

Phil-Mont Academy lower, middle and high school. Graduated 2000.

Private Education:

SUMMARY â—‹ Hardworking individual with strong skills in music performance and excellent interactive abilities â—‹ Energetic creativity and dynamic communication skills with a keen concentration on details. â—‹ Instructing experience of music education in advanced lesson and classroom settings.

 

EDUCATION WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY-Anticipated graduate of Bachelor of Music Jazz Performance in 2016 Accumulated Credits: 99, Acceptance into Performance Program

 

CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE West Chester, PA • Jazz Combo Performances (2010-11) – Worked in orchestra sessions as rhythm/soloist -Interpreted melodies utilizing lead sheet notation and real book-based forms. • Aural Instruction (2010-14) Learned intervals and development of sight-singing. -Acquired recognition of chord qualities. • Music Theory Class (2010-14) Analyzed musical examples, re-harmonized melodies. -Composed works i.e. “Etude in A major” and “Groundbass for Piano and Winds” • College Choir (2011) Increased repertoire with the course culminating in a concert. -Wrote paper “Gabriel Faure’s cultural significance on modern music.” • Jazz History (2010) Origins of Jazz, historical views, and individual contributions. -Attended interactive workshops with various guest artists. • Principles of Computers (2009) Windows basics of Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. -Worked on lab projects. • Digital Technology (2011) Garageband, Reason, Digital Performer use with sequencer. -Produced work designed with MIDI orchestrations in recording software. • Classical Guitar Practicum (2011-12) Recital with fellow pupils in semester show. -Built technique upon methodology found in Scott Tenants’ Handbook. INSTRUCTED EXPERIENCE • Settlement Music School (2006) Fingerpicking, Flatpicking and Blues. Jenkintown, PA -Took apprenticeship focusing on Chord-melody and finger independence. • Montgomery County Community College (2009) Solo Literature. Blue Bell, PA -Studied pieces of Bach, Brower, and Tarrega. • West Chester University (2013-14) Incorporated Mick Goodrick concepts. West Chester, PA -Furthered knowledge of Fingerboard, Harmony, and Chord-tones in Improvisation. INSTRUCTOR EXPERIENCE • Guang Hua Chinese School (2010) Covered the basics of tuning and simple songs. Blue Bell, PA -Wrote course plans, highlighted terminology, and drew on Mel Bay’s modern book. • Lessons (2007) Given to meet student objectives Maple Glen, PA -Taught a range of ages with specific customized Musical goals. SKILLS • Electronic – Cubase, Audio Surgeon, Digitech Workstation, Soldering Iron, Mac, PC, Musescore, Sibelius.

Performing Experience:

Steve performs as cocktail hour guitarist with the Sid Miller Dance Dand, a twelve-piece powerhouse who plays 50 gigs per year.

Experience Teaching:

Teaching accolades range from Independent Rock, Music and Arts, private instruction, and Georges Music.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
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Last updated on 11/22/2021
Map:
Stephen P. is willing to travel up to a distance of 25 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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"Steve has taught students of varying ages, skill levels, and musical goals sinceHe is adept at getting to know his students and customizing his lessons to best meet their needs, taking into account their strengths and weaknesses as well as their interests and learning style." Stephen Prontnicki wrote on Mon, 22 Nov 2021

    Excellent

    My son Cole is really enjoying his guitar lessons at Taylor Robinson. Steven, his instructor, has shown great techniques for my son to improve. We've gone from purchasing 4 lessons at a time to 12 lessons at a time. A big thank you to Stephen and to Taylor Robinson. Mark wrote on Wed, 23 Aug 2023

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