Private Music Lesson Teacher

I am available for private instruction in the following areas:

•  Electric Guitar (many styles)
• Acoustic Guitar (many styles)
• Classical Guitar
• Violin (classical and folk)
• Viola/Cello
• Mandolin / Ukulele/ Banjo
• Jazz/ Pop Piano
•  Bass
•  Band: woodwinds and brass

• Voice for the stage
• Music Theory
• Composition
• Recording
• Arranging
• Transcribing
• Folk/ Classical/ Jazz/ Rock/ Pop/ Musicals

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 Skype Lessons

If you want to save on gas, live far away from me, or want to try using a new way to receive a private lesson, I am available for lessons using Skype or Google Hangouts. 
If you are on the fence about the effectiveness of this medium, do a search online for how effective they are: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/us/music-lessons-on-webcams-grow-in-popularity.html?_r=0

                                                For a more traditional method, contact The Music Center-- (207) 725-6161. 

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Music Lessons

by Neil James the Music Scientist

I teach musical instruments, theory, and many styles. I take a holistic approach in that I help to make music a healthy part of a student's life. I teach all ages, and I am completing my masters...

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Societies and Organizations

• The Viola da Gamba Society of New England
• The Lute Society of America
• USM alumni
• National Association for Music Education
• MRTQ (Maine Roads to Quality)
• ATD (Association for Talent Development)
• NAA (National AfterSchool Association)
• HRASM (Human Resources Assoc. of Southern ME)
• Americorps

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Some of my Teachers

Classical Guitar: John Johnstone (Portland Conservatory) Keith Crook (USM)
Renaissance Lute: Timothy Burris (Portland Conservatory)
Classical Violin: Cori Chism (AVCO)
Classical Voice: Leda Scearce (USM)
Modern Composition: Gregory Hall (Portland Conservatory)
Staff at USM and UMA for Jazz Studies and Music Education

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