James is available booking as a soloist or duet with guitar and vocals. Call for rates and availability.
James attended SUNY Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie, NY in 2012 for 2 years for a Performing Arts degree and received a BS and a Music Certificate. He then transferred to SUNY New Paltz in New Paltz, NY and graduated with a Bachelor in Music Performance in 2014. From 2016-early 2018, James performed on cruise ship lines. James continues to perform locally. He began teaching in 2010, and offers all styles, specializing in rock, jazz, blues, soul, neo-soul, funk, metal, classical, fingerstyle, Brasilian, and Latin styles.
Personality rating: outgoing
James has been teaching guitar and ukulele at Melody Music Studios since:
5/30/2018
Lessons offered at in student's home. Antioch, SE of Nashville, near Bell Road and I-24
Studio description: Home studio about 14 ft x 12 ft On line lessons offered
Waiting area provided with seating and TV/internet
Group lessons up to 3 students offered
Equipment: various guitars, bass, ukuleles, guitar effects, amp, microphones, iMac with various music apps, midi Keyboard, music library and various sheet music/guitar tab
This instructor teaches the following instrument(s) and categories:
Ukulele
Theory & improv
Songwriting
Music Transcription
Keyboard
Guitar
Bass (electric)
Monthly Rates Below for Weekly Lessons Regardless of 4 or 5 Weeks in a Month
Instructor's Studio and Online
30 min/week
$135/month
45 min/week
$190/month
60 min/week
$245/month
Student's home
30 min/week
$165/month
45 min/week
$220/month
60 min/week
$275/month
OPENINGS
*Please let us know if you need a time that is not listed. We'll be happy to check with the instructor.
Melody Music Studios was founded in 1989 by Kathi Kerr. We offer fun, tailored lessons for all instruments, levels, and styles, reading or by ear. Our goal is to build a strong musical foundation for a lifetime of enjoyment.
We offer a one business-day grace period to cancel with a guarantee: if you're unhappy with the teaching, the first 30 minutes are free. Card information is required at sign up, but it is not charged until the following business day if you're happy.
Future lessons can be canceled anytime with a 30-day notice.
Our music teachers go through a rigorous hiring process. We check references and conduct background checks.