I am a professional guitarist with main focus jazz music, 50 yrs performing experience and 45 yrs teaching experience. I hold a Masters In Jazz Studies and a B. A. in Music Composition. I have recorded two critically acclaimed albums as a leader (http://cdbaby.com/cd/ttedesco & http://cdbaby.com/cd/ttedesco2), authored and published a book "Improvisational Concept For The Jazz Guitar", toured Europe as a solo artist, have worked with many prominent internationally known jazz artist as a leader and side man, member of California Alliance For Jazz, Jazz Education Network, and, I am active on the So. Cal. jazz scene. Lessons are tailored to your personal needs, level and goals. Lessons are very thorough incorporating: theory; guitar techniques; scale/chord relationships; single line soloing; arpeggio studies; chord melody and progressions; chromaticism, rhythm studies, sight reading; and learning must know standard; and all applied to the band stand. I have the practical experience as a performer, the teaching experience and the academic credentials to meet your needs. I have a full-length entry in Jazz writer Scott Yanow's book "The Great Jazz Guitarist" The Ultimate Guide. Come study with one of So. Cal's most qualified and experienced guitarist/teachers. Check out my videos on You Tube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS2mH_ElLNY
www.thomastedesco.us
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