Bill Farrish
Lesson Feesfrom $60.00 / 60 Minutes
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About
Born in St. Albans, Queens, NY, virtuoso guitarist and master musician Bill Farrish has released six CD’s for MCR Records throughout the late 1990’s – early 2000’s under his own name. His music’s been featured on several radio broadcasts in Europe, the Far East, and South America.
In addition to leading his own groups, Bill has performed as a sideman with Shunzo Ohno, Bernard Purdie, David Garibaldi, John Stowell, Charles Eubanks, Sadiq Abdu Shahid, Mike Portnoy, Jimmy Halperin, Steve Kenyon, Kiku Collins, Cecil Bridgewater, Dennis Wilson, Rob Garcia, Jeff Palmer, Kim Novack, Arthur Prysock, Ray Alexander, Dave Ambrosio, Greg Bobulinski, Eric Goletz, Terry Newman, John Ray, Bobby Brennen, Tony Romano, Joe Carbone, Peter Rogine, Wes Belcamp, Robin Radus and others. Off-Broadway productions of The Man of LaMancha, Lil’ Shop of Horrors, Hair, and Tapestry.
Off-Broadway productions of The Man of LaMancha, Lil’ Shop of Horrors, Hair, and Tapestry. In 2014 Bill was featured on All About Jazz in an article entitled “Practice, Do You?” written by Dom Minasi which also featured many of the worlds top jazz musicians. Television credits include: Bea Moss Productions and “The Carl Bruno Show“ TCI Cable, TV., featured artist in the independently released production “An Evening with Bill Farrish” by Raven Productions, QPTV., composer of the theme and incidental music for The Park, Eun Kyung Show, Radio Seoul, Flushing NY and many jingles.
My teaching style is supportive, direct and to the point. The 1st lesson is typically dedicated to learning your personal goals in relation to where you are as a guitarist and what you would like to achieve. I make sure my students completely understand the topics covered during lessons and how to practice and apply them. I try to work with you to build on what you know and at the same time fill in any gaps that may exist in your playing.
MM in Jazz Studies - Conservatory of Music, SUNY at Purchase
BM Jazz/Commercial Music - Five Towns College
Private Studies in improvisation and composition - John Abercrombie, JoAnne
Brackeen, Doug Munro, Mark Elf, Joe Monk, Peter Rogine.
Private studies in guitar with John Abercrombie, Mark Elf, Joe Monk, Peter Rogine, Doug Munro.
Methods and recommended texts vary based on students current level, individual needs and goals. Lessons typically include pdf files of my own material.