 | I offer lessons in:- Accompanying
- Acoustic Guitar
- Classical Guitar
- Jazz Guitar
- Improvisation
- Advanced Music Theory
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Doc Fleetwood | Offering private lessons in
Keizer, Oregon |
Introduction
I'm Doc Fleetwood and I teach fingerstyle guitar, music theory, jazz and music concepts/philosophy. I focus on my specialty, jazz, covering blues and folk with some instruction in country, bluegrass, classical, pop and rock guitar. I also teach skills/concepts of leading church and small group worship with guitar and of playing as a member of a worship team.
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My Teaching Background
Teaching Background: It's been my privilege to teach countless students for over 35 years. I am the "senior" guitar teacher at Uptown Music in Keizer, Oregon, having enjoyed a teaching relationship with the store for 20 years. A number of the current and past guitar teachers at Uptown Music were originally my students who have gone on to become excellent teachers themselves. One of my current students teaches the guitar course at our local community college. I am, also, currently opening some teaching slots at Cadenza Academy, a wonderful, full service, state of the art, music lesson studio in southeast Portland, Oregon, founded and run by two of my former students. With the obligatory introductory lessons, exposure to colleagues in various ensembles, 40 years playing and 35 years teaching experience, a tremendous amount of self-instruction and research, I offer a vast perspective of playing and performing experiences to share with my students.
Performance Background: I have played in various ensembles and solo endeavors for over 40 years. I currently play in the unique violin, guitar and trumpet jazz trio "Kilde, Fleetwood and La Freniere", www.docfleetwood.com/music , and perform various solo and sideman engagements.
My Teaching Philosophy
I practice what I call "prescriptive teaching". The purpose is to determine your interests, background and learning style and and build lessons that provide you with the tools and guidance to become the musician you want to be. I constantly remind my students that I can't, magically, turn someone into a guitarist in 1/2 to 1 hour a week but I do provide the tools and guidance for them to turn themselves into the musician they are destined to be. I love introducing youngsters to the joy of making music, and helping adults realize that lifelong dream of making music.
Testimony
"Being a music teacher myself, I have really appreciated what Doc Fleetwood has to offer. He's a teacher of teachers and highly skilled on the guitar. I have learned so much from him the last 3 years. He never ceases to amaze me with his knowledge and expertise and goes out of his way to help his students. You can tell that he loves to teach and it has been fun playing some of his arrangements and original compositions. I have also enjoyed watching and listening to him as he plays in a professional Jazz Trio. (They have produced several excellent CD recordings). I am happy and honored to recommend Doc Fleetwood."
Darrell Robertson, Piano and Guitar Teacher, Guitar Instructor at Chemeketa Community College
"I have been meeting with Doc Fleetwood for about six years now. I have enjoyed every moment of his instruction on the guitar. Doc uses a unique approach to teaching in which he makes complex ideas easy to grasp. As result of this type of teaching, music theory has become simple and easy for me to apply to my music. I believe that music theory is of no use if it becomes a distant entity to playing music. Music theory should serve as a tool to take an individuals creativity to another level. I have truly seen this take place over the years under the instruction of Doc Fleetwood. I have greatly enjoyed my time with Doc and would recommend his teaching approach to anyone who wishes to take their guitar playing further. As a result of his instruction and encouragement, I myself am now teaching and seeing others expand in their musical potential."
Ben Schott, Music Pastor, Champion Life Center, Keizer, OR ; Guitar Teacher, Uptown Music, Keizer, OR
Rates And Availability
I teach beginning to advanced students 1/2 hour sessions per week /four lessons per month. I will take advanced students and professional musicians for longer lesson sessions, as need, and skill, demonstrates and will do consultations for professional musicians desiring to hone their skills and supplement their knowledge.
I am available at both Uptown Music in Keizer, Oregon and Cadenza Academy in Portland, Oregon
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