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Written by Laura
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Saturday, 09 August 2008 07:49 |
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Bill Renfrew - guitar and bass.
Bill leans toward rock and blues and contemporary Christian but he also loves alternative, country and jazz. He studied intently in Maryland under the Herb Ellis protégé, Steve Abshire.
Bill’s approach to teaching is less about ”proper technique” than it is teaching the student what he/she want s to learn. “My belief is the easiest way for you to play what you want to play is the way you should learn…. Within reason of course!”
Bill teaches primarily by ear and while he encourages student to learn the theory behind the music, he never forces it on his students. “Some people just want to learn to play guitar and don’t care why they’re playing what they’re playing. That’s ok. But if you’re serious about being a musician you’ll be naturally curious about the “why” behind what you’re playing.”
Bill offers both individual and group classes on bass and guitar.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 07 October 2010 20:12 |
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Written by Laura
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Friday, 11 September 2009 00:00 |
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 Kristin Weber-
Violin/Viola/Fiddle
Kristin Weber began studying classical violin at age 4 and ventured into bluegrass at age 8. Through middle and high school she played in orchestras and symphonies while continuing her pursuit of jazz and folk styles. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston on scholarship and graduated in December 2007. She then moved down to Nashville with her rock band The Young Republic with whom she has toured the U.S. and the U.K. extensively as well as recording a number of albums.
Kristin teaches beginner and intermediate violin and viola. Her teaching style places a heavy emphasis on correct technique. She will work with you on classical repertoire, bluegrass, old-time, Celtic, country, reading music, music theory and ear training.
You may contact her at 513-515-3838 to set up a lesson.
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Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 17:10 |
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Written by Laura
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Tuesday, 23 September 2008 00:00 |
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Mick Chegwidden - guitar, mandolin, and dobro
Mick Chegwidden is a multi instrumentalist and one the fortunate few who get to do what they're passionate about for a living. He arrived on the scene in Portland, OR at age 19 and has been a perennially working musician ever since. He has preformed in numerous bands and shared the stage with so many talented performers including: Jaida Dreyer, De La Soul, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Chis Ledoux, Brian White, Joe Nichols, Charles Neville, Blake Shelton, Tony Furtado, Willy Mac,and Kelly Joe Phelps.
Mick recently left the Great Pacific Northwest behind to come home to Country's promised land, Nashville, TN.
His musical style is rooted in Counrty, Americana, and Bluegrass but his talents have brought him expericence with many genres including Rock, Funk, Jazz, Punk, Latin, African Highlife, Irish, Folk, and all sorts of Roots Music.
Mick's second love after playing music is teaching it. He teaches Mandolin, Guitar, and Dobro to students of all ages and skill levels. Lessons include everything from basic technique and music theory to ear training and songwriting, all in a fun relaxed atmosphere. Lear to play what you love!
See and hear more of Mick at mickstrings.com
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Last Updated on Sunday, 24 January 2010 17:14 |
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Written by Laura
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Friday, 11 September 2009 00:00 |
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Shawn Cusick - Guitar
With 30 years experience playing, Shawn brings new age and old school Metal, Punk, Classic Rock, Classical Guitar, Acoustics, and elements of percussion to White Bluff Music.
Offering Saturday hours with group and private sessions available.
Metal is based on classical music. Guitar chords and scales in Metal are played fast and furious. The emotional side to metal that will be taught allows the students to focus on simplistic, slow plyaing which gives the students the elements of Mozart, Sebastian Bach and Spanish Guitar such as Carlos Montoya. Diminished and augmented scales are the secret that will give you the keys to succeed in any style, including Country and Blue Grass. |
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Last Updated on Monday, 27 September 2010 15:14 |
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