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Jazz Mandolin Lessons
Private Jazz mandolin lessons in Seattle and Issaquah WA plus Skype lessons anywhere taught by Pete Martin. Pete is an experienced teacher who will work with you towards your individual goals.
Contact Pete
206-367-9756 pete@petimarpress.com skype name:petimar2
The lessons are based on
learning by ear (no written music) and improvisation.
I prefer teaching by ear, as the styles I teach are RARELY played using
written music. Most students, even
people who have always read music to play, are surprised at how easy they can
learn by ear. Most are very pleased
at how much joy and freedom they get from improvisation. I ask in person folks
to bring a recording device to lessons so I can record what is to be learned.
For Skype lessons, I record and email the material.
I am a full time private
lesson teacher, having taught for over 30 years.
Teaching locations are
Because playing music can
be so fun, I really stress having
FUN in
the lessons and playing in general.
The music styles I teach are group oriented (though the lessons are private), so
I teach the skills required for someone to play with others.
Sample lesson and
performance videos can be viewed at:
http://www.jazz-mandolin.com/instruction%20videos.html
http://www.petimarpress.com/videos.html
and
http://www.jazz-mandolin.com/performance%20videos.html
I have two types of
students:
1) A person who wants
weekly lessons, so they are in my schedule at a given time every week.
I recommend this type of lessons to a beginner who has never played an
instrument previously.
2) A person who wants non
weekly lessons. I have them email
when they want a lesson and how long, then we find a time that works for both of
us. Experienced players and
beginners who have played other instruments often do well this way.
IN PERSON LESSONS
I prefer to talk about in
person lessons by phone as you can ask questions and I can tell you how I like
to teach. Please call me at
206-367-9756 so we can talk. If you
get my answering machine, leave me a good time to call you.
SKYPE LESSONS
I prefer to talk on Skype
prior to setting anything up as you can ask questions and I can tell you how I
like to teach. If you are
interested, let’s find a time to meet.
I live in Seattle, (Pacific time zone) and my Skype name is “petimar2”.
More about lessons
I like teaching folks of all
levels. If someone enjoys playing, I
enjoy teaching them. I am very
experienced in teaching beginners.
My background in ergonomics means I teach efficient mechanics plus I can also
help many folks with pain and overuse injury issues.
Mandolin specialties taught
Texas style fiddle tunes arranged for mandolin.
Jazz tunes and improvisation, especially the bebop era of the 1940s and 1950s.
General improvisation.
Ergonomics
studies for more efficiency in mechanics and overuse pain care.
Fiddle specialties taught
Bluegrass - specifically the tune and improvising styles of Chubby Wise and Kenny Baker.
Old Time - common fiddle tunes
Texas style fiddle tunes especially the style of Benny Thomasson.
Jazz tunes and improvisation, especially the bebop era of the 1940s and 1950s.
General improvisation.
Ergonomics
studies for more efficiency in mechanics, also overuse pain care.
Guitar and Tenor guitar
Contact Pete
206-367-9756 pete@petimarpress.com skype name:petimar2
Instructional Material
Band in a Box Files for Jazz tunes
Free Jazz Mandolin Instruction Books
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