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Michael Zi

Michael Zi

Tucson, AZ

Guitar Lessons


Home or Studio

6 Years

About Me

A former graduate of the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, California. I have been playing guitar for about 25 years. Studied classical guitar under the founding University of Arizona Guitar Professor Norman Sholin and majored in music at Pima Community College.

 I pursued guitar playing w/ a passion while in my late teens, early 20’s by formally studying various styles of guitar from acoustic steel string and classical to rock/blues and jazz.   After taking an extended hiatus from any guitar performance/teaching I resumed my interest the last couple of years continuing on the path to achieve diversity in playing. I have played in an R&B band, jazz trio, performed as an instrumental soloist, and played with rock/blues and dance music bands. Musical influences include Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Christopher Parkening, Larry Carlton, Wes Montgomery, Steve Howe, Eddie Van Halen, George Lynch and many others that I have admiration for.

Michael Zi has over 6 years of music experience in the Tucson area.

Michael Zi is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons .



Formal Education:

• Guitar Institute of Technology (Grad.) Hollywood, Ca.
o Diploma from 1 year school. Studied: various styles and facets of guitar playing. Included performance and Music Theory

• Pima Community College Tucson, Arizona
o Music Major: Coursework in music including theory, piano and guitar lessons from Pat McCauley.

• University of Arizona Tucson, Arizona
o Studied classical guitar under founding university Guitar Professor Norman Sholin

Performing Experience:

• Formerly (2009-2010) Provided lead, rhythm & backing vocals for local rock and roll ‘cover’ bands “Lip Service” and “ Keeping The Peace”
• Guitarist in jazz-trio performing genre standards
• Lead guitar player in dance/funk ‘cover’ band “Celebration” (1980’s)
• Performed as solo classical-style guitarist

Experience Teaching:

I have about 6 years experience teaching various styles (acoustic finger picking/plectrum, jazz, rock/blues,hard-rock & classical) and levels of guitar to a wide age range (from 6 years to 76 years ) of students. I incorporate versatile facets of playing including chord progressions, technique, improvising, ear training, music theory and playing actual songs that students WANT to learn.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
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Last updated on 12/01/2023
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Michael Zi is willing to travel up to a distance of 20 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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