Joey Fior
Instructor
Santa Barbara Location
Guitar, Digital Recording |
Work Phone: 805-569-5055
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Background:
Born and raised in Santa Barbara, I have been playing guitar for over 25 years. B.A. in music from U.C.S.B. in 2002 with an emphasis in ethnomusicology. At the University I performed on Sitar, 'Ud, Baglama, and in the Gamelan ensemble. I have had the fortune to study under teachers Chris Judge, Isaac Jenkins, and Scott Marcus. Teaching music in Santa Barbara since 2003 has been a rewarding experience that has taught me invaluable lessons, as well as teaching at the University of Rock in Santa Barbara the past two summers. I perform regularly around the 805 with the Bomb, MGA band, reggae band Legalizer and with the Brasilian group Banda Prakantar. Have also performed with reggae legend Eek-A-Mouse, Gyptian, Glen Washington, and Andrew Bees. Writing and recording original music with local singers, M.C's and producers is a favorite past time as well. Most recently, I played bass and guitar on the Bishop Lamont song "Shout' Method: Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
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Alastair Greene
Guitar Instructor
Santa Barbara Location
Guitar |
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Background:
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Alastair Greene has been a mainstay of the Southern California music scene for over two decades. He discovered music through his mother's piano playing at home and whose record collection included classics by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, while his father's tastes at the time leaned toward Bach and Beethoven. Alastair was inspired to pursue music as a career by his grandfather, the late Chico Alvarez, who played trumpet as a member of the Stan Kenton Band in the '40s and '50s. Growing up, Alastair took piano lessons and played the saxophone before discovering the guitar in High School. He received a scholarship to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he studied for two years before returning to southern California to begin teaching and playing with Blues and Rock bands in the early ‘90s.
Alastair is best known for his blues-based, soulful, and melodic guitar playing and is one of the rare-breed to play slide guitar. He can be heard on CDs by Alan Parsons (2004 release ‘A Valid Path'); Aynsley Dunbar (2008 release ‘Mutiny'); and Blues harmonica legend and member of WAR, Mitch Kashmar (2005 release 'Wake Up and Worry'). He has also appeared on countless independent CD releases ranging from Blues and Folk to Southern Rock and Heavy Metal. Alastair put out his latest CD in June 2009 and accepted an invitation to join the Alan Parsons Live Project in 2010. Find out more at http://www.agsongs.com
Method: Alastair works well with students of all ages and specializes in Blues, Rock and Hard Rock. ! Schedule: Thursday |
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Tom Murray
Instructor
Santa Barbara Location
Guitar |
Work Phone: 805-569-5055
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Background:
Tom Murray is a professional musician for over 35 years and a guitar and music instructor for over 25 years. Tom teaches all types and styles of popular electric and acoustic music including music theory and sight reading. He is a graduate of GIT and earned a B.A. In Music Composition from UCSB where he is also a Regents Scholar. Method: Tom works well with children and adults of all ages and is an expert instructor. Slide guitar is his specialty. ! Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday |
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J.R. Richards
Instructor
Santa Barbara Location
Voice |
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Background:
J.R. has been singing professionally for over 15 years as the Lead Singer for
the band Dishwalla. During this time he has recorded 7 albums and toured all
over the world selling millions of records.
JR studied under famed vocal coach Ron Anderson for 9 years where he learned the
"Bel Canto" (or "Beautiful Voice") vocal technique. JR also has extensive
experience in live performance on both stage and live TV as well as Studio
Recording. He is currently still Recording/ Producing records and has been
teaching for the last 4 years in both Florida and California. Method: JR teaches contemporary styles of music for all ages. ! Schedule: By Appointment |
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Emily Yurcheshen
Instructor
Santa Barbara Location
Piano/Guitar/Ukulele/Voice |
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Background:
Emily Yurcheshen is a singer/songwriter, vocal coach, progressive music educator and workshop leader with a Master's of Arts Degree in Teaching. A healing odyssey around the world led her to discover the songs and stories in her heart. This journey developed into a thriving business coaching artists of all ages along their musical paths. Emily offers lessons in voice, piano, guitar, songwriting and ukulele to support students at any stage of their creative development. Method: There is nothing that brings me more joy than to ignite the passion in others that I feel when I play. ! Schedule: Friday & Saturday |
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