Alex A.

College level classes on pop songwriting, music theory, and classical composition.

4 years of weekly, private (one-on-one) guitar, bass, and songwriting instruction covering everything from building proper playing technique to advanced music theory and composition. 3 years of drum line experience (outside of high school/college bands) with focus on performance and traditional techniques for snare, bass, and quads. Private online lessons with Jason Richardson (All Shall Perish, Born of Osiris, etc.) focusing on technique and two of his own lesson courses.

10 years of playing guitar, bass, and drums in a live setting and in studio. I've played in cover bands, local acts, and side-projects that have taken me all over my home state of Colorado. My tour experience has been 4 weeks through the Midwest and 2 weeks along the west coast, including performing at the 2015 Knotfest, sharing stages with Born of Osiris, Veil of Maya, No Fair Fights, and other signed acts. I have recorded guitar, bass, drum, and vocal tracks on multiple releases in my home studio and at professional studios in various genres, and have 4 years of experience in recording, programming, mixing, and mastering.

I have experience teaching guitar to beginner and intermediate level students. I have also taught drums at a beginner level off and on for the past 3 years. My teaching focus has always been on technique and practice routines that will actually get students results they can see, and closer to where they want to be with the instrument. I make a point to personalize what I teach for each individual student's ability, learning style, and musical goals.