Guitar/Bass Lesson with Berklee College of Music Grad. $25 for 60min. in Los Angeles, California For Sale

Guitar/Bass Lesson with Berklee College of Music Grad. $25 for 60min.
Hello guitar players, my name is Gaku Murata.
About myself:
-B.M. in Guitar Performance ESP Musical Academy (in Tokyo)
-B.M. in Performance and Songwriting Berklee College of Music in Boston xxxx
-Berklee College of Music Achievement Scholarship recipient xxxx~xxxx
-Winner of Berklee Songwriting Achievement Award xxxx
-Worked as staff accompanist for the vocal department at Berklee
-Worked as a producer, music director, and guitarist for signed and unsigned artists
-Comfortable with teaching songwriting, arranging, and recording (DAW software, MIDI, mixing, mastering)
-Experienced instructor with a love for teaching
What I teach:
-Basic guitar technique
-Various styles of music (jazz, rock/pop, blues, funk)
-Soloing
-Improvisation (scales, modes)
-Songwriting (basic harmony, arrangement)
-Reading (lead sheet, big band chart, single/double lines)
-Jazz harmony (advanced theory)
-All levels and ages welcome from beginner to advanced, for fun, casual playing to formal-style teaching.
-All materials provided
Gaku Murata
Check my demo at http://myspace.com/gmurata
-Testimonials from my students (references are available upon request)
"Using his compressive knowledge of guitar and music theory, Gaku serves as an excellent teacher that incorporates essential musical information with practical guitar techniques. As a beginner bass guitar student, Gaku taught me to keep tempo using a metronome in order to develop my rhythm and timing. His patience and determination not only helped me grow as a musician, but he instilled in me a passion for music that pushed me to practice my instrument. Gaku is a fantastic teacher full of wisdom and charm. He has helped open my musical intelligence while guiding me through basic guitar techniques mixed with groovy jams. Gaku believes in his students and provides a constructive learning environment where one can develop their skills and have fun. Gaku gives his students the ability to learn and play the songs they love. I have worked with Gaku for eight months and have improved tremendously. I have recently relocated across country and miss the guidance and positive support Gaku provides. I would highly recommend Gaku as a guitar teacher." - Mike Sciarappa
"Gaku Murata is an exceptional teacher who is able to deconstruct complex information in such a way that it is accessible to students of all skill levels. He structures lesson plans in the context of real music, not academic exercises, to create well-rounded musicians. He can help take your musicality to new levels." - J. Gudell
"I am writing to recommend without reservation Gaku Murata. My son began taking lessons as a beginner in June, xxxx. It is one of the very best things that has happened to Andy in a long, long time. Yes, Gaku can teach you how to play the guitar, but his lessons are so much more than simply learning notes, chords and technique. Gaku builds relationships that transcend the traditional student/teacher model. These relationships are built upon mutual respect and a genuine belief that each person is special. Music for Andy is a way to express his feelings about life. Gaku understood this immediately about my son and provides a safe and comfortable place for him to explore, to learn and to grow as an authentic person. I sincerely believe Gaku's influence on Andy will last a lifetime. Thank you, Gaku, for helping my son, my best buddy, re-discover his zest for life." -Bruce Pemberton
"Hi. I'm a beginning guitar student, I've been taking lessons for about 5 months. Gaku is pretty much the ideal teacher for me - he is an expert musician, as well as a dedicated teacher. Finally, his rates and the time he gives for his lessons are the best deal in town. I'm glad I found him!" -Will Hafer, 25
"Gaku is a highly versatile , dynamic, as well as patient instructor. H e is devoted to helping me learn, but more importantly he makes it a priority to have fun. Gaku has the rare ability to blend the different element so four lessons together seamlessly and his lessons are tailored specifically for me. Not only is he a fantastic guitar teacher, he is a friend. With every lesson we have together my skills improve and my passion for the guitar grows deeper." Richard Hunt
"Gaku is a highly trained musician with a beautiful, instinctive feel for his guitar. He is also a funny and patient teacher who is extremely flexible in allowing his students to choose what to learn and when. He has a thorough knowledge of music theory and I've progressed much more rapidly with Gaku than with any previous instructor because instead of just getting me to memorize chords and play along to simple songs, he took the time to explain the bigger picture like how chords are built and what barre chord patterns go with what strings and he gave me techniques and exercises to improve my timing. I think he has a real gift for teaching: he is always gently encouraging and is never critical or harsh. I highly recommend him as a teacher." Deborah Amori
"My name is David Stuart I've been taking lessons for A short time now and feel as If I am getting In touch with something I did not know was there, thanks to Gaku. He allows me to give input and encourages me to do so, he also makes me want to practice more. He has great patience and Is helping me with gaining more patience and when I seem confused he just breaks It down to simpler version and makes It so much easier.His pricing Is more than fair and I never feel rushed. Thank you Gaku." dps.