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    Master Classes with Jared Tinkham

    Host a master class with an award-winning pro guitarist and music educator (Director of Guitar Program, Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts).
    From: $300.00

    Host a master class with an award-winning pro guitarist and music educator (Director of Guitar Program, Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts).

    All of our master classes run approximately 1 hour and feature an infotainment-style lecture (sometimes including audience participation), with opportunities for discussion and Q&A after. Each artist will coordinate with you to make sure that their content will resonate and connect with YOUR audience based on their interests, ages, and skill levels.

    • Our artists are ready to come to you where you plan to host the master class (within the Buffalo area)
    • Virtual master classes are sometimes possible if necessary (to be discussed with the artist)
    • Once a preferred date is requested below, the artist will coordinate the date and time of the master class with you
    • We will also make sure that all of the necessary bases, like like audio/visual equipment, are covered (some of those bases may require additional fees, which will be discussed prior to confirming the booking)

    Master Class Topics

    Jared Tinkham’s realm of expertise includes the following broad musical topics:

    • Instruments: Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Software (Noteflight, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Soundslice, and more)
    • Pursuits: Composition & Arranging, Improvisation, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Songwriting
    • Styles: Top 40 & Dance Music (Hip-Hop/Rap, Soul/Funk), Performing Arts (Classical, Jazz), Rock (Metal/Hard Rock)

    Available Master Classes

    Here are some of Jared Tinkham’s favorite master classes that are currently prepared:

    • Jazz Improv 101. Explore the magic of jazz improvisation, including the basics of form, various levels of jazz standards, and the fundamental “how-tos” of improvisation. Applicable to all instruments and skill levels.
    • Effective Practicing. Learn about the impact of having an effective practice routine, and how to develop and constantly refine the right one for you through discipline and reflection.
    • Composition Software. Learn how to use the basic features of industry-standard music notation software (Noteflight, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Soundslice, and more). This master class is taught using screen-sharing from the artist’s device, and each attendee will receive PDFs and other resources guiding them through the class, as well as additional features that they can use on their own.

    Custom Master Classes for YOU

    Don’t see a master class that you want? Our artists are ready to adjust one of their available master classes, or create a whole new master class to suit YOUR needs (within their realm of expertise, of course).

    Book a Master Class

    Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and reserve your master class online, then checkout to send your request. (No payment is required until the master class is confirmed.) If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at jtinkham716@gmail.com to discuss.

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    Music Lessons with Jared Tinkham

    Electric Guitar • Classical Guitar • Music Software (Noteflight, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Soundslice)
    Performance • Improvisation • Composition & Arranging • Songwriting • Music Theory
    Learn music with an award-winning pro guitarist and music educator (Director of Guitar Program, Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts).
    From: $35.00

    Learn music with an award-winning pro guitarist and music educator (Director of Guitar Program, Buffalo Academy for Visual and Performing Arts).

    ā€œLife is not about finding our limitations, it’s about finding infinity.ā€ —Herbie Hancock

    My teaching philosophy has three components:

    • Teaching you what YOU want to learn
    • Helping you draw connections between your personality and music
    • Showing you the various paths that you can take as a musician

    Whether it’s ā€œSmoke on the Waterā€ or ā€œGiant Steps,ā€ I’m ready to take you anywhere you want to go musically. I have experience teaching in almost all styles and genres, as well as all forms of notation and TABlature. Anything that doesn’t have a searchable transcription, we can always learn by ear together. I create shareable online documents for each of my students, recording your progress and your achievements, as well as audio or video recordings that will help you reach your goals (so you’ll never forget anything we worked on). I also encourage all of my students to reach out to me at any time for any questions or concerns they have, no matter how small it may be! I’m here for YOU, and the sky’s the limit!

    My Favorite Things to Teach

    • Instruments: Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Software (Noteflight, Sibelius, Guitar Pro, Soundslice, and more)
    • Pursuits: Composition & Arranging, Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance, Songwriting
    • Styles: Top 40 & Dance Music (Hip-Hop/Rap, Soul/Funk), Performing Arts (Classical, Jazz), Rock (Metal/Hard Rock)

    Ages & Skill Levels

    • I work best with students ages 11 and up
    • Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

    Availability & Rates

    • Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my studio in North Buffalo, NY
    • 30 minutes: $30
    • 60 minutes: $60

    Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at jtinkham716@gmail.com to discuss.

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