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Jody Mayfield is a jazz musician from Atlanta GA. He studied at Clark Atlanta University, where he majored in Music Performance. He holds a B.A. Degree in Music Technology from Morris Brown College and a Master's Degree in Music Technology from Southern Utah University.
$50.00 / 45 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
Hello there! I'm originally from the central coast area of California and now live in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles county. Music is my passion and I love all styles. As a person I love video games, Disneyland, and relaxing with loved ones.
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$36.00 / 30 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
Ben Shanblatt is a guitarist, composer, and educator based in New York City. He is a recent graduate of The New School, earning a BFA in jazz guitar performance in the spring of 2022. He has been an educator in the New Jersey/New York area since 2015, beginning his professional teaching career during his high school years.
$50.00 / 30 minutes
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
I am a multi-instrumentalist and career musician of over a decade. Born and raised in a mountain valley of Montana, I took to music at a young age. Surrounded by instruments, old records and cassette tapes, and siblings and parents who each played an instrument of their own, I was quick to decide that a life of music was the life for me. After earning my Bachelor's Degree in Music
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$30.00 / 30 minutes
Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Jazz Improvisation...
Bassist and composer Wenjun Wu is well-versed in various strains of music, including jazz, improvised music, hip-hop, and pop music. He is based in Boston, MA.Wenjun pursued a Masters’ Degree from Berklee College’s Global Jazz Institute with a full-tuition scholarship. Study with Danilo Perez, John Patitucci, and Terri Lyne Carrington.
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$35.00 / 30 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
Frank began music studies in 1967, graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Composition Degree in 1980 (Magna Cum Laude), and studied privately with Charlie Banacos for several years, completing Guitar Studies and adding Piano Studies afterward. He studied Drums with Joe Dorris, a student of Gary Chaffee, and Sax and Voice with Stan Bialomizy.
$30.00 / 30 minutes
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
We live in a fast paced world. Any guitarist, anywhere in the world has access to an enormous never ending stream of information at their fingertips.
$30.00 / 30 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
Guitarist, composer, and educator, Will Ross has been teaching music for over 9 years. At Oberlin College and Conservatory, he graduated with degrees in Jazz Guitar Performance and Economics from their double degree program. While at Oberlin, he taught guitar to college students each semester with experience varying from beginner to advanced.
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Upright Bass, Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation...
Kimon Karoutzos is a double bassist from Athens, Greece.
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Trumpet, Piano, Jazz Improvisation...
Ryan Garmoe graduated with a degree in trumpet performance from the University of Northern Iowa in 2018.
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$25.00 / 30 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Jazz Improvisation...
My name is Kevin Thomas, and I love teaching anything that has to do with the piano. Music is my passion, and I want nothing more than to share this amazing world of music with my students. I have experience teaching all ages. I received my Bachelors in Music from California State University Northridge.
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$30.00 / 30 minutes
Jazz Piano, Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation...
Carl Kennedy is a Chicago-based pianist and composer who has built a diverse musical career crossing between jazz, soul, fusion, folk and classical traditions. Drawing from his well-rounded skill set, Carl is sought-after for his emotionally expressive playing and original compositions. He has played venues all over the country including the John F.
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$30.00 / 30 minutes
Drums, Flute, Jazz Improvisation...
I have been teaching piano, strings, and band instruments (flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, and drums) for more than 30 years in the public schools as well as privately. I have instructed large groups and ensembles, as well as smaller musical groups in and out of the public schools.
$30.00 / 30 minutes
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Trombone, Improvisation, Jazz Improvisation...
Downbeat Magazine calls trombonist Mariel Bildsten “irrepressibly spontaneous." Mariel Bildsten headlines jazz festivals, plays around the country, and performs regularly in New York City, in the US, and internationally. Mariel has been featured onstage with Jon Batiste, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Jennifer Hudson, Roy Hargrove, and many others. A passionate and popular educator,
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Saxophone, Audition Prep from Berklee Alumni, Jazz Improvisation...
Dan Elbert is a saxophonist, composer, teacher, and writer based in Brooklyn.
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$50.00 / 30 minutes
Flute, Improvisation, Jazz Improvisation
Bill McBirnie is an acclaimed and internationally recognized jazz and Latin flute specialist. He was solicited, personally, by Sir James Galway to serve as his Resident Jazz Flute Specialist. Bill is also author of the book, The Technique and Theory of Improvisation – A practical guide for flutists, doublers, and other instrumentalists. His most recent album, The Silent Wish
$75.00 / 60 minutes
Jazz Voice, Music Theory, Jazz Improvisation...
Hello! I'm Stephanie (she/her), and I specialize in teaching music theory, ear-training, and jazz improvisation, including scat singing.I have a Master's of Music from the New England Conservatory (Jazz Voice), as well as a Bachelor's from Columbia University (2019).
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$40.00 / 30 minutes
Keyboard, Jazz Piano, Jazz Improvisation...
Hi! I am professional saxophonist/clarinetist and am passionate about helping students become the best musicians they can be. I studied clarinet at Juilliard and later studied jazz and improvisation from some of New York's leading jazz musicians. In addition to saxophone and clarinet, I have experience playing and teaching flute, piano, composition, electronic music, and music
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Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
Eugene Shapiro is a guitarist, composer, arranger, bandleader/manager, and educator. He holds a Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and teaches guitar for the College of Southern Nevada (CSN).
$25.00 / 30 minutes
Flute, Saxophone, Jazz Improvisation...
Saxophonist, Composer, Author and Instructor Evan Tate has been a unique voice on the European jazz scene for nearly 30 years. He’s has appeared at several jazz festivals, recordings, radio broadcasts, and has taught on the jazz faculties of renowned universities. Evan Tate is an Endorser for Julius Keilwerth saxophones and presently an endorser for Cannonball Saxophones.
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$40.00 / 30 minutes
Jazz Piano, Flute, Jazz Improvisation...
Roberto Sion is without a doubt among the most respected and active names in the Brazilian instrumental music scene. As Japan's OPA magazine said, "because of his creativity, Roberto Sion is one of the most important alto-saxophonists in the world."
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$70.00 / 60 minutes
Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Jazz Improvisation...
I am a GRAMMY Nominated educator, trumpeter, guitarist, bassist, pianist, singer/songwriter, composer/arranger, drummer and recording artist. I graduated from University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor’s of Arts with a concentration in Jazz Studies and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music with a Master’s in Jazz Studies, specifically in trumpet.
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$50.00 / 30 minutes
Keyboard, Organ, Jazz Improvisation...
Music Degree from Berklee College of Music 09’. Piano concentration with a bachelors in Electronic Production and Sound Design. Great with kids, but teaches students ranging from 6 to 96 years old. I specialize in teaching classical, jazz, rock, funk, R&B, reggae, ambient, and electronic music.
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$60.00 / 30 minutes
Piano, Rock Piano, Jazz Improvisation...
My name is Samuel, I am a chilean who’s been settled in Brazil for seven years, I am 28 years old and I have been a musician ever since I was 10.
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$30.00 / 45 minutes
Jazz Piano, Drums, Jazz Improvisation...
Thomas Mackay - Vibraphonist, Drummer Composer, Educator" Thomas owes an obvious debt to the great Bobby Hutcherson. With a clear tone, strong chops and good ideas he is also reminiscent of modern vibes masters Bryan Carrott and Joe Locke.A fine debut from a fellow Oregonian.
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