Ukulele & Guitar Instructor: Jon Spivack

Intro

Let's have fun playing music! Are you interested in playing Guitar (acoustic or Electric) or Ukulele ?

If so, are you:

--A beginner with no musical experience?

--A Parent who has played music in the past?

--An Adult, a Homemaker, a Student, or a Professional in search of a fulfilling new hobby?

--An Educator wanting to work on finger-picking, lead guitar, music theory or ear training?

--A serious Student wanting to sharpen skills?

--A Grandparent, Camp Counselor, Babysitter, Daycare Provider, Teacher or?

Then please allow me to help you achieve your musical goals.

Bio

My name is Jon Spivack, and I am a parent ,an educator, and a musician who has been teaching and performing in the Sacramento area for over 25 years. I have a B.A. in Biological Sciences, a Master of Arts in Special Education ,and multiple teaching credentials. I have taught in a wide variety of settings, both in the classroom and as a private instructor in in the studio ( including The San Juan Unified School District). I also co-founded Learning Quest, a company that creates and markets educational materials for students. My new Jazz/Folk/and Blues CD, BRANCHING OUT, is now available on CD Baby.

Method

Together we can work on the skills that will get you playing and learning while having a good time.

We can:

-- LEARN to strum and finger-pick; play solos and duets.

-- PURSUE band skills, ear training, and music fundamentals.

--WORK on music- reading and the basics...become literate in the language of music so you can learn independently!

--USE scales, licks, and arpeggios to create your own songs and / or lead ideas.

--SING AND PLAY simple, entertaining songs for FAMILY, CHURCH, or CLASSROOM .

--EXPLORE chords and progressions -simple to advanced.

Note: this link is for students who already have a confirmed lesson time on their schedule.  To inquire about schedule availability, complete and submit the lesson inquiry from on this page or send an email to lessons@skipsmusic.com