Reggie Chavez

Serves Peoria, AZ

35244

Hired 81 times

1 employee

41 years in business

$35

4.9

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon Closed

Tues 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thurs 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sat 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Credentials

Background Check

Reginald Chavez
Completed on 6/14/2019

Introduction

Hello My name is Reggie Chavez, I am a Phoenix based guitar instructor, and I've enjoyed teaching beginning to advanced guitar, bass students for over 30 years, and slide guitar, lap steel, and dobro for over the past 20 years. My years as a teacher and working musician can provide a student, of any level, the foundation he or she needs to improve their playing, and enjoyment. Having grown up outside of Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to play music in many styles, From top 40/classic rock, to blues, jazz, and country, not to mention playing guitar with one of top rated college jazz ensembles in the Southern California area (at Chaffey College). Roadside honky tonks, and bars, to country clubs, weddings, and hotel/resort engagements. All this experience has provided a solid foundation for me as a teacher, and I bring that experience to my teaching. My education is also an important part of what makes my teaching stand out. Along with "on the job training", and opportunity to learn from the many "seasoned" pros I've had the pleasure to work with, I've had the opportunity to study at the academic level, and privately, with some of best musicians/educators. Joyce Shannon, at Chaffey College (theory, and ear training, sight singing), Jack Mason, and Jim Linahon, Chaffey College Jazz Ensamble. Eddie Arkin (scales, modes, chord study and jazz guitar in general), Dave Patt (sight reading), Jody Fisher (everything guitar, and mentor). Along with my private study, I attended The Dick Grove School on Music. My education there included classes on improvisation, theory/harmony, rhythmic sight reading, and special seminars with Tommy Tedesco, Eddie Arkin, Dave Patt, and Jimmy Wybel. For 19 years, I was on the staff of NGW (National Guitar Workshop), a summer guitar program. At NGW, I taught classes, in blues, and rock guitar, and a blues seminar called Blues Chops. These workshops, and seminars were taught at universities, and colleges across the US including Redlands Ca, Claremont Ca. San Francisco, Austin Tx, Chicago, Nashville Tn, and Connecticut. I bring this, and much more to all my lessons. Along with my teaching, and other musical projects, I’m currently playing guitar with the Phoenix College Jazz Ensemble. The opportunity to see the look in as on a student "get it". The joy of seeing, and the look of satisfaction when a student reaches a certain goal, or level of accomplishment. I also enjoy playing music, and interacting with my students. Playing rhythm guitar, while student learns how to improvise. Or, teaching the student how to sing a song and play rhythm guitar.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

Currently lessons are $30 a half hour, and $60 for a one hour lesson.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

Talking with a student, and finding out what their goals and expectations are. Whether it's to learn a few chords to play songs around the camp fire, or to prep for and audition for the school jazz band. Once the goals are discussed, i can suggest a lesson plan for the student.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

Along with "on the job training", and opportunity to learn from the many "seasoned" pros I've had the pleasure to work with, I've had the opportunity to study at the academic level, and privately, with some of best musicians/educators. Joyce Shannon, at Chaffey College (theory,and ear training, sight singing). Eddie Arkin (scales,modes, chord study and jazz guitar in general) Dave Patt (sight reading), and Jody Fisher (everything guitar, and mentor) Along with my private study, I attended The Dick Grove School on Music. My education there included classes in improvisation, theory/harmony, rhythmic sight reading, and special seminars with Tommy Tedesco, Eddie Arkin, Dave Patt, and Jimmy Wybel. For 19 years, I was on the staff of NGW (National Guitar Workshop), a summer guitar program. At NGW, I taught classes, in Beginning Rock Guitar, and conducted a blues seminar called Blues Chops. These workshops, and seminars were taught at universities, and colleges across the US including Redlands Ca, Claremont Ca. San Francisco, Austin Tx, Chicago, Nashville Tn, and Connecticut. I bring this, and much more to all my lessons.

How did you get started doing this type of work?

I started teaching in the mid 80s. It just seemed like a natural progression, in part of being a working musician at night and sharing that experience with people who were interested in learning, and playing the guitar, and bass.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

For the last year and a half or so, I’ve been improving my "online" lessons to make them as interactive as possible. Sending backing tracks, music, and chord charts through the Internet. I’ll soon be starting my 4th year as member of the Phoenix College Jazz Ensemble, and I’m very excited about being in the guitar chair in a big band/jazz ensemble. I’m also starting in person guitar lessons in the Phoenix area, after some time off, but will also continue with video lessons using FaceTime, and Zoom.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

Ask for a pre-lesson interview, either by phone. This will give you an opportunity to let the instructor know what your interests are, and it gives the instructor an opportunity to share his/her teaching style, methods, and background.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

What are the goals, and expectations for them selves? Do they want to play the guitar for fun? Do they want to play in the band? Are they interested in blues, jazz, rock, guitar? Are they going to be willing to put in the time to practice.