Attila's Guitar Studio, Portland, OR

- Free trial lesson - $35/30 minutes - $50/45 minutes - $65/60 minutes Discounts are offered to students who are genuinely serious, have consistent and good attendance, and/or buy lessons in bulk. - Cancellation policy: - a make-up lesson is initiated if cancellation happens earlier than 24 hours - no make-up lesson or refund within 24 hours

I usually provide a trial lesson because a familiar atmosphere and mutual sympathy are essential in private lessons. We talk about the student's goals. I outline how they could reach their goals. I try to pay respect to their musical preference. We plan the curriculum for the first couple of months.

Education: - Master's Degree in Contemporary Music with an emphasis on guitar at Western Oregon University Monmouth, OR - Bachelor's Degree with Honors as a Jazz Guitar Performer and Teacher at 'The Liszt Academy of Music Budapest, Hungary. Workshops with Garrison Fewell, Peter O'Mara, Dusko Gojkovic ************************************************************ Teaching experience: I have been teaching the guitar for more than 20 years, in every age and style except classical. I am an Adjunct Professor at Clackamas Community College, OR, and at BTA College in Budapest via Skype. I was an Adjunct Professor at Multnomah University in PortlandI was a guitar teacher at the Nadasdy Kalman Art School in Budapest (age: from 6 to 18) for more than 20 years. I taught at Summer Workshops overall in Hungary. ************************************************************ Performing: Jazz artist (solo/band leader/session musician) at International Jazz Festivals, Clubs overall in Hungary and Europe. Musical Theater: I have been playing the guitar in some big musicals at the Madach Theater in Budapest - Mamma Mia (current), Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph and Technicolor Dream Coat, Webber Gala, etc. since 2008. *********************************************************** Studio work: As a session guitarist, arranger, and music director at different music recording

When I was 13, I decided I wanted to be a musician. Later an idea started to grow inside me that I would like to pass on what I already knew. So I began to teach in parallel with my music teacher training classes during my university years more than 20 years ago.

Starting from age 7 up to 100. You are never too old to rock!

I have an elderly adult student whose knowledge was pretty gappy, like a cheese, when he started working with me. He started with 45 minutes, but after a month or so, he decided to switch to 60 minutes. He practices every day, and he comes to every lesson very prepared. The results started to show soon. Now he plays not only with more confidence but also creates better solos on the spot!

Meet me personally for a trial lesson to get a feel for me! A response to your request cannot answer all of your questions! Besides, although making music is a fun activity, it is also intimate. Therefore, I think it is crucial that the student and teacher are on the same 'wavelength' to work effectively. Watch the videos to see me playing.

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