Scotty Bramer Guitar Lessons

Serves Bellflower, CA

35244

Hired 1 time

1 employee

18 years in business

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5.0

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Scott Bramer
Completed on 10/5/2022

Introduction

Through my own trials and years of experience, I have developed a unique intuitive approach to jazz improvisation, and a path to effortless playing and greater musical fulfillment. If you are interested in a small sample I have a mini-course you could check out! You can check out the link listed under my website. About Me: I have been performing as a professional jazz musician and teaching guitar for the past 15 years (and have been playing for the past 27 years). I'm a very dedicated teacher and have a clear and thorough way of teaching jazz improvisation (among many other styles) as well as accompaniment, theory, reading, and many other aspects of playing music. For me, improvised music is what I am most interested in and passionate about. In my lessons, instead of focusing only on scales, modes, arpeggios, etc., I also focus on training students to play what they hear - and to channel music that is true to them. I love using recordings and transcriptions (learning solos of jazz masters) to help students develop a sense of jazz language, so they can "speak" in an informed, intelligent, and musical way. We can also discuss various possible challenges to expressing creativity, and how to work through them. As I continue to work on my own inner connection - being able to hear what I play and stay in the flow state - I love sharing what I continually learn with students. Lesson topics include: Improvisation Transcriptions/Jazz vocabulary Learning jazz tunes/standards Rhythm/Time Scales and Modes Theory Advanced jazz chords and chord melodies Voice leading techniques Bossa Nova/Latin jazz Blues Reading Composition Performance anxiety/nerves Breathing exercises for playing Life lessons we can learn from music Lots more! Please reach out if you have any questions. Looking forward to working with you!

Q&A

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

Please contact me for pricing and other info.

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

I will chat with you and assess where you are at, what you have learned already, and what your goals are/areas you'd like to improve in.

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

I have been playing guitar for 20 years, and studying jazz for the past 15 years. I graduated from USC Thornton School of Music in 2011 with a degree in Studio/Jazz Guitar. I began performing professionally and teaching towards the end of high school in 2007, and have continued ever since. After graduation from USC in 2011, I began teaching at Amadeus School of Music in Granada Hills. Then in 2013, I began teaching at Baxter Northup Music in Sherman Oaks and have been there ever since.

What types of customers have you worked with?

All ages. My overall student age range is from 3 to 85 years old.

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

If you are looking to study jazz, I suggest looking for a teacher who performs professionally as well.

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

Customers should think about what their current strengths are, and areas they would like to improve on.