Eric Bates
Lesson Feesfrom $30.00 / 30 Minutes
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About
Bio: I am a 29-year-old graduate of Jazz Performance studies at the prestigious Capilano University and an experienced music educator who has afforded himself lessons from the very best in the world. I have first-hand knowledge from music legends like Frank Vignola, Gene Bertoncini, Chris Eldridge, and locally to Vancouver, Bill Coon, and Ron Samworth among others. This first-hand knowledge will allow me to foster your improvement as a musician so that you can constantly be excelling at guitar and music as a whole.
Work Experience: Music educator at TriCity School of Music - Music educator at Resound School of Music - Music educator at Music School's International Langley - Performance at such venues as - Frankie's Jazz Club - Vancouver, Blueshore Theatre - Vancouver, Performance with Musicians such as - Frank Vignola, Jared Burrows, Jennifer Scott, Andre LaChance.
Languages: English (native), French (intermediate)
I hope that this introduction has helped you plunge into your practice with excitement for our lessons to come. It will be a great honour to help you reach your goals on the guitar and as an artist!
Curriculum: We will begin by getting to know each other so that I may tailor a curriculum that is designed to help you reach your goals. Whether that be as a musician, artist, songwriter, composer, arranger, or copyist, among many other musical goals and talents. Generally, the curriculum will include (but is not limited to):
● Repertoire (Songs)
● Technique
● Ear Training
● Warm Ups
● Good Practice Habits
● Discussion
● Music Listening
Graduate of Capilano University's Jazz Performance Program
I will supply all of the teaching materials necessary for your growth as a musician.
Most importantly of all is a curiosity about how to play the guitar!