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Banjo Lessons
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We offer private instruction for Banjo at all levels. Beginners are always and absolutely welcome at North Main Music! Lessons are customized for your needs. Styles covered include: Bluegrass, Scrugg’s, Clawhammer and Folk.
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Dave Taylor:
With a picking hand that seems to stroll along on its own. Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and a broad understanding of music to the team, having studied everything from jazz, blues and rock to folk, ragtime and bluegrass. After graduating from the Art Institute of New England, Dave traveled the country playing guitar and banjo, absorbing as much local music as possible. He teaches all styles of electric and acoustic guitar, bass, bluegrass banjo and dobro, and offers expert knowledge of modern recording techniques. Dave has played with a variety of bands in styles ranging from punk to gospel, and can currently be heard playing at venues and open jams all over New England.
Teaching Philosophy
"I love bridging the gap between different types of music. Often a theme, idea or chord progression that we find in one type of music can be found in a variety of other styles. By looking at similarities like this we can develop a broader understanding of music itself and its inner workings. In this way, students are learning how their instruments work rather than learning just bits of songs. My lessons are always catered to the music and songs a student wants to learn, but by teaching the instrument rather than the song students can play whatever style they like, even if their taste in music changes."
Dave teaches in our Nashua location
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Shea Ellis
Shea teaches guitar and mandolin for all ages and levels at North Main Music. His insatiable musical thirst has led him to study numerous guitar styles such as rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and fusion. Shea holds a BA in History with a concentration in Music from the University of Maine at Farmington. In college he was lucky enough to study electro-acoustic music composition and recording under Dr. Steven Pane, and came away with a wealth of knowledge in the field of digital audio recording. Shea also studied guitar under Fred Zinkgraf and blues master Dan Hudson and has won awards and acclaim for his skills in improvisation. When he isn't teaching he performs regularly around New England with his original indie rock band, "Old Abode." In his spare time he enjoys playing classical mandolin and finds himself perpetually striving to achieve the ultimate guitar tone.
Teaching Philosophy
Every player has their own goals and idea of what they want to be as a musician. To achieve these goals it takes time, dedication, and practice. But who says it can't be fun? I strive to make every lesson unique to the player, and to focus on what I believe to be the four foundations of great musicians: rhythm, tone, phrasing, and technique. I truly want to help my students fall in love with performing music.
Shea teaches in our Nashua location
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