Chris Acquavella – Mandolin and Guitar

Christopher Acquavella started playing guitar at the age of ten. Since the early 1990s, Chris has performed as a classical guitarist/mandolinist and also with many rock bands playing both electric guitar and bass. He has released three albums for Why? Distro, Facedown Records and Tooth & Nail Records. In 2001, Chris directed all of his attention to the classical mandolin. He graduated First Class Honors with a BMus degree in Performance from Trinity College of Music in London, England. He studied under the instruction of Alison Stephens and participated in Master Class with German virtuoso, Caterina Lichtenberg. In 2004, Chris won the Wolfsan Foundation Music Award and in 2006 he was awarded the TCM Trust Silver Medal. Chris has performed at major venues across Europe and America, both in a solo and chamber music capacity. He currently performs with guitarist, Alexander Meyers and is composer/founding member of contemporary folk ensemble, Dzveli He. Aside from teaching and performing, Chris is also Production Coordinator for the San Diego Youth Symphony, founded in 1945. Please call for tuition and availability.

Lesson Plans:
· 30 minute weekly lessons
· 60 minutes weekly lessons
· 60 minute lessons “Every Other Week”

Mobile: (858) 380-7328
www.chrisacquavella.com
Email: cracquavella@hotmail.com

Janet Beazley

Bluegrass Banjo, Beginning Dobro, Pennywhistles, Recorders, Flutes, Viola da Gamba

Janet Beazley is an accomplished bluegrass banjo player, singer, songwriter, and teacher.  She is a founding member of Chris Stuart & Backcountry, a Bluegrass/Americana band that focuses on the original material of acclaimed songwriter Chris Stuart.  CSB has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, and in the Middle East.    www.chrisstuart.com

A veteran music educator, Janet has taught banjo, harmony singing, music theory, ear training, song writing, improvisation, band ensemble skills, and audio engineering/production at numerous bluegrass workshops, including the British Columbia Bluegrass Workshop, California Bluegrass Association Music Camp, Midwest Banjo Camp, American Banjo Camp, Augusta Heritage Center Bluegrass Week, Northern Circle Bluegrass Society Bluegrass Workshop in Alberta, Canada, and Sore Fingers Week in the UK. 

Janet's solo CD, 5 South, was the focus of the profile article in the August 2005 issue of Banjo Newsletter, spent one month on the Bluegrass Unlimited National Survey Chart for Top 15 Albums, and the song, “Julia Belle,” spent eight months on the Top 30 Songs Chart, reaching #9.  Janet produced and engineered all of the CSB band albums, as well as solo projects by IBMA award winner Chris Stuart and flat-picking guitar virtuoso Eric Uglum. 

Janet is also an expert on Renaissance and Baroque performance practice, and holds a Doctorate in Early Music Performance from USC.  She teaches early music at UC Riverside and Claremont Graduate University, and is in demand as a clinician at early music workshops throughout the western US.  Janet performs on baroque flute and recorder with Bach Collegium San Diego (www.bachcollegiumsd.org).

Janet enjoys teaching bluegrass banjo, pennywhistle, recorder, flute and viola da gamba to players at all levels of expertise!

Janet Beazley
jmbeazley@gmail.com
(858) 353-8668 mobile

Drew Decker – Guitar and Bass
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    •  Acoustic Guitar
    •  Electric Guitar
    •  Electric Bass

Drew's focus in teaching is to provide the basic principles of music theory and get you started playing songs you like. You can draw from his extensive database of songs or you can bring in specific music you want to learn.

For those interested in improvising and soloing, he'll help you work out the various scale positions and rehearse them using prerecorded background tracks.

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    •  U. C. Santa Cruz—Music Theory Program: 1990-1992
    •  Masters of Science in Instructional Technology—NU: 2007
    •  Two San Diego Music Award Nominations: 2003, 2004

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www.drewdecker.net

(619) 200-7498

KEV – Guitar

School of Guitar Wizardry™

Specializing in Adult beginners and kids age 8-12 to play the guitar

You don't have to be Great to Start.
But you Must Start to be Great.

Get started the right way! It's Fun!

I love teaching Kids. I love teaching beginners. You will learn a variety of techniques and styles and have fun learning . The Guitar Mentoring program is more than just a guitar lesson. My focus is teaching you how to become a better player. You will learn techniques to improve your playing and I work with each student to help them achieve their personal playing goals.

Kev (Kevin Rones) is the founder of the San Diego Guitar Society, a solo acoustic performer, top competitor in the International Fingerstyle Guitar Championships, and a promoter of the Perfect Pitch and Acoustic Underground concerts.

For regular weekly students- my rate is:
$100 per month for
1/2 hour students.

$200 per month for
hourly students

For rate for non-weekly/ drop in students
My rate is $30 per 1/2 hour for non-scheduled students
My rate is $60 per hour for non-scheduled students

kev@kevmusic.com

Dan Papaila – Guitar

Dan Papaila is a San Diego based jazz guitarist whose roots are firmly planted in the blues. Dan honed his bluesy style playing with the likes of R&B legends Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Big Joe Turner, Plas Johnson, and Johnny “Hammond” Smith. Dan's recordings have received critical praise and international attention. "Positively!" reached #11 on national radio and was named "Best Jazz Album" at the San Diego Music Awards.

Dan's televised performance at the awards ceremony has aired frequently on BET, the cable jazz network. "Full Circle" spent 10 weeks on the national charts and was nominated "Best Jazz/Blues Album" at the San Diego Music Awards - Dan's fifth nomination.

Dan has also authored an instructional book, Chord Shapes of Jazz Guitar.

PHONE: 858.525.5535

FAX: 501.639.9222

papaila@pacbell.net

www.sandiegoguitar.com

Kathleen Paseka – Violin / Fiddle

• Bluegrass Fiddle
• Celtic Fiddle (Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, P.E.I)
• Old Time Fiddle
• Suzuki Violin Instruction (Beginning books)
• Traditional Instruction

Kathleen Paseka started studying violin in 1975 playing solo performances in classical and folk music. She has studied violin and fiddling with the great Scottish Fiddler Bonnie Rideout and Cape Breton fiddler and composer Jerry Holland. She has studio recording experience with several local performers and has performed  at The Barn in Margaree, Inverness County, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada for a series starring internationally acclaimed fiddlers Buddy MacMaster and Howie MacDonald videotaped for the Discovery Chanel 10/13/2000. Kathleen and her students have been filmed on several local television specials including Irish in San Diego and KPBS (San Diego).
She and her students have played special performances for the San Diego Wild Animal Park’s Festival of Lights and for the sneak preview documentary Small Wonders at the Ken Theater in Kensington, San Diego (1995). Kathleen was primary Suzuki instructor and orchestra director for Oak Park Music Conservatory, teaching violin to Kindergarten through 5th grades, orchestra for the 4th and 5th grades, and volunteer violin coach at San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts. She’s been teaching adults and children (starting at age 3) privately since 1997 at House of Strings, Acoustic Expressions and Old Time Music in San Diego.
My primary goal is to teach my students to have fun while learning their instrument and to get them playing real music right away with emphasis on learning to read music, expression and intonation.

Half Hour: $25 / Lesson or $95 pay per month.
Full Hour:  $40 / Lesson or $150 pay per month.

Mobile: 619-274-2865
teachmefiddle@yahoo.com

Walt Richards – Banjo, Guitar, and Mandolin

• Bluegrass and Clawhammer Banjo
• Fingerpicking and Flatpicking Guitar
• Bluegrass, Old Time, and Irish Mandolin

Walt Richards began performing while still in high school, having taken up guitar at age 15. Within a year he had gravitated to banjo, soon becoming one of southern California's best known players, with multiple wins at Topanga in the 60's and 70's. Lessons are 30 minutes long and are offered in a comfortable, air-conditioned studio located in the Old Time Music Store on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday's from 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.

(619) 282-0228 (Studio)
WaltRichards@cox.net

Dan Sankey – Mandolin, Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar

Learn to play all your favorite Bluegrass songs and fiddle tunes with one of San Diego's most renowned Bluegrass players. Dan has performed throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, performing at Bluegrass festivals, corporate events, Casinos and concert venues. Dan has also done extensive theatre work for the Old Globe Theatre, The San Diego Rep, La Jolla Playhouse, The North Coast Rep and Lamb Players Theatre. He has also performed at the Hotel Del Coronado's Christmas dinner show for the last nine seasons. He currently plays banjo and fiddle with the Scott Gates Band. Dan has a degree from Ventura College in music and has been teaching for over 15 years. Be it Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin or Guitar, the student will learn proper technique, music and scale theory, chord knowledge, practice tips and improvisation. Lesson scheduling is very flexible.

Call or e-mail Dan at (619) 838-9515 or sankster1@hotmail.com for further information.

Christopher Shannon – Guitar

I have been playing guitar since I the age of eighteen and have been teaching beginner to advanced students for the last ten years. I have performed in Rock, Hard Rock, Swing Metal and Rock-a-Billy bands, released two records and toured the U.S., Canada, and Germany. I make the lessons fun as well as educational, helping my students to learn the songs they want while developing solid rhythm technique. Other lesson topics include; lead technique, music theory, notation and improvisation.

(Cell) 862-485-1126

christophrshannon@gmail.com

Daniele Spadavecchia – Guitar

Daniele Spadavecchia was born and raised in Italy. He began playing guitar at the age of 16 in local bands. After High School graduation he decided to undertake music as a career. Since then he studied guitar and music in all styles with professional teachers and practical experience.

This led him to become an accomplished performer and singer, having played for New Orleans Jazz Festival, TV and Radio shows, clubs, restaurants, corporate and private events, concerts, churches, cruises, even Italian gondolas!

Daniele taught guitar for 15 years in music schools, guitar studios and private lessons, basing his method on a mix of technique and theory and the personal taste of each student.

ACOUSTIC GUITAR:
-Gypsy Jazz, style of Django Reihardt (Pick Style)
-Rumba Flamenco, like Gypsy Kings (Finger Style)

ELECTRIC BLUES GUITAR:
-Chicago Blues, ala Buddy Guy
-Texas Blues, ala Stevie Ray Vaughan
-B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Hendrix, etc.
-Funk and Rhythm & Blues

(619) 602-6300
Check his web page for more information: www.dsjazz.net

Robert R. Rotzler Robert Rotzler ~ Violin and Viola

Classical
Gypsy
American Roots Music
Rock
Jazz

Emphasis on proper posture, technique, sight reading and fun!

~Beginning adults and children welcome. ~

Robert has studied music and played the violin since he was nine years old. He played in many youth symphonies while in junior high school and high school. He attended Chapman College where he continued his musical studies, culminating in a European tour.

Robert consistently places students in the San Diego Youth Symphony and the
East County Youth Symphony.

Robert currently plays violin and mandolin in the award winning band Middle Earth which has produced three albums, plays many venues around San Diego and tours yearly in Hawaii.

(619) 246-5474

Susan Simmons – Voice

Ms. Simmons graduated with honors from the University of Kansas earning a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory.  She has a Master of Music degree in Applied Voice from the University of WI-Milwaukee.

In addition to voice lessons, other teaching includes Vocal Music (Elementary School) and Kodaly Musicianship at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music.

She has performed extensively in musicals, operattas, plays and murder mystery dinner theater in Milwaukee, Chicago and San Diego at the Skylight Theater, Candlelight Dinner Theater, Marquis Public Theatre, Lyric Opera San Diego, and CCT. 

Specializing in Bel Canto and musical comedy styles, she has also worked with Jazz and Gospel singers.  Beginners of all ages welcome.

♫     Study breathing techniques.
♫     Increase your range.
♫     Don’t be pitchy – improve your intonation.
♫     Become an even greater asset to your choir.
♫     Gain confidence through Performance Workshops.
♫     Get that role – prepare audition pieces.

(858) 349-8490

Anna Troy

Specializing in kids and teens age 6-18 and female students of all ages

Anna has been teaching guitar forfive years. Her lessons consist of
instruction in songwriting, singing, rhythm, music theory, ear training
and finger picking techniques. The main goal in her lessons is to inspire a love and passion for music. She loves teaching children, because she feels it is important for people to gain an appreciation for music at an earlyage, although musicians of all ages are welcome.

Though only twenty five, guitarist Anna Troy already has a lifetime of experience when it comes to music. A respected guitar instructor, multiple San Diego Music Award Nominee and former Elektra Records recording artist, Troy has seen the ups and downs the music business can offer. Since the release of her debut solo album, Ain’t No Man (2006), and her sophomore album, Wait Another Day (2008), she has kept increasingly busy. Having assembled a crack backing band, her live schedule has seen her perform at major venues including The House of Blues, The Starlight Bowl, The Belly Up Tavern, The California Center for the Performing Arts and The Casbah. Meanwhile she has been nominated multiple times at the San Diego Music Awards. Add in over a dozen press appearances and the same in TV & Radio appearances to her credit and it’s clear that Troy has made an impression. There aren’t many artists whose stylistic range can have them perform on both country radio station KSON as well as indie rock station FM94.9.

Mondays only, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Half-hour lessons
$100/month for weekly lessons $50/month for every other week.

(619) 243-4481

Annatroy@juno.com

Bari Zwirn – Guitar

Bari Zwirn is a self taught guitarist who especially enjoys teaching beginning musicians. Whether you're a young child who has never played before, or an adult who just wants to play camp fire "sing alongs", Bari is comfortable helping you coordinate strumming, chording and singing.  Focus will be on keeping rhythm, finding your vocal key, and becoming comfortable with simple styles of playing. Theory and tablature are touched on but not emphasized.

When not teaching guitar, Bari is a classroom teacher. She also plays and sings in a local folk/pop group www.woodnlips.com and helps to host a weekly open mic, currently held in Rancho San Diego on Thursday nights.

Lessons are 25-30 minutes and cost $25.00. Bari is also available to lead school assemblies. Contact her at bzwirn@sdcoe.net or cell:  954-594-0068.