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Traditional African Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Through guided movement and gestures, attendees will work with pro percussionist Griffin Brady and pro dancer Erico Ansuade to discover the power African drumming and dance has to communicate with the accompanying musicians, the audience, and the soul by focusing on traditional arrangements of dance pieces from West Africa.
$25.00
If you can walk, you can dance! with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Feel the ground below your feet. Hear live drumming echo in your heartbeat. Through guided movement and gestures, attendees will discover the power African dance has to communicate with the accompanying musicians, the audience, and the soul by focusing on traditional arrangements of dance pieces from West Africa that aim to educate and inspire . . . and get a great workout at the same time!
This weekly workshop is led by Griffin Brady and Eric Ansuade from Ghana, West Africa—the chief choreographer and star of the Slyboots Circus. A brilliant entertainer with extraordinary abilities and a passion for sharing his expertise with the world, Eric has performed all over the world as a dancer and an acrobat with a wide variety of groups, and has been a chief teaching artist of the Slyboots School since 2009.
Location
This weekly workshop is currently conducted at the Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (following CDC guidelines for safety.) You will sweat, laugh, and smile! Bring a water bottle—and an open mind.
- Disinfected drums provided
- Temperatures checked on arrival
- Social distancing measures taken
- Attendees are required to wear masks for the entire class time
- Indoors in large space, with windows open and lots of fresh air
Ages & Skill Levels
- This workshop is aimed at aspiring artists of all ages
- All skill levels are welcome
Schedule & Price
- Normally scheduled for every Tuesday from 5:00pm–7:00pm
- The price is $25 per person
- Each workshop is limited to 20 people
Check the calendar below for dates and availability. If there are no seats left for your desired date, feel free to contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss alternate accommodations.
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Traditional African Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Explore the art of African drumming with pro percussionist Griffin Brady as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun.
$25.00
Start your journey into the world of African drumming with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Explore the art of African drumming as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun. This weekly music workshop also examines the relationship between drumming and dancing in Africa through hands-on instruction and breakdown of complex rhythmic structures through body movement, language and drumming.
Location
This weekly workshop is currently conducted at the Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. You will sweat, laugh, and smile! Bring a water bottle—and an open mind. Be prepared to drum and sing!
- Disinfected drums provided
- Temperatures checked on arrival
- Social distancing measures taken
- Attendees are required to wear masks for the entire class time
- Indoors in large space, with windows open and lots of fresh air
Ages & Skill Levels
- This workshop is aimed at aspiring artists ages 15 and below
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels are welcome
Schedule & Price
- This weekly workshop is currently conducted at Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (following CDC guidelines for safety)
- Normally scheduled for every Wednesday from 5:00pm–6:00pm
- The price is $25 per person
- Each workshop is limited to 20 people
Check the calendar below for dates and availability. If there are no seats left for your desired date, feel free to contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss alternate accommodations.
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Traditional African Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Explore the art of African drumming with pro percussionist Griffin Brady as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun.
$25.00
Start your journey into the world of African drumming with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Explore the art of African drumming as you learn traditional techniques, expand your rhythmic vocabulary, and develop the strength and endurance needed to play hand drums in a way that is safe, healthy, and fun. This weekly music workshop also examines the relationship between drumming and dancing in Africa through hands-on instruction and breakdown of complex rhythmic structures through body movement, language and drumming.
Location
This weekly workshop is currently conducted at the Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052. You will sweat, laugh, and smile! Bring a water bottle—and an open mind. Be prepared to drum and sing!
- Disinfected drums provided
- Temperatures checked on arrival
- Social distancing measures taken
- Attendees are required to wear masks for the entire class time
- Indoors in large space, with windows open and lots of fresh air
Ages & Skill Levels
- This workshop is aimed at aspiring artists ages 16 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels are welcome
Schedule & Price
- This weekly workshop is currently conducted at Slyboots Dojo, located at 367 Main Street, East Aurora, NY 14052 (following CDC guidelines for safety)
- Normally scheduled for every Wednesday from 5:00pm–6:00pm
- The price is $25 per person
- Each workshop is limited to 20 people
Check the calendar below for dates and availability. If there are no seats left for your desired date, feel free to contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss alternate accommodations.
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Drum Kit • Hand Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Learn music with an award-winning pro drummer, music educator, mentor, and founder of The Damone Jackson Outcome.
From: $45.00
Learn music with an award-winning pro drummer, music educator, mentor, and founder of The Damone Jackson Outcome.
Drums equal life.
My approach to music teaching is very simple—together, we’re going to learn about drumming, and we’re going to learn about life. We’ll tackle everything from the ground up, and build a strong foundation for a personalized practice that will put you on a path to becoming the artist you want to be.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Drums & Percussion
- Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Life Mentoring, Performance
- Styles: Alternative, Blues, Country, Electronic/Dance, Folk, Hip-Hop/Rap, Indie, Jazz, Metal/Hard Rock, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 11 and up
- Intermediate and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- All lessons are currently either in person at my studio (located in Cheektowaga) or virtually if necessary
- 30 minutes: $45
- 60 minutes: $60
Lessons are either . 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 jacksondam@icloud.com to discuss.
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Acoustic Guitar • Piano • Keyboard & Synth • MIDI • Voice
Performance • Songwriting • Composition & Arranging • Scoring • Music Theory • Recording & Audio Production
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
From: $30.00
Learn music with an award-winning indie singer/songwriter & recording artist (ECR Music Group, NYC), founder of Hook & Ladder Records, and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
Songwriting is the center of my musical universe.
I’ve been playing music since I was four years old, and teaching music lessons on a variety of instruments, pursuits and styles for at least 25 years. And I’m still a big believer in the fundamentals—discipline, technique, practicing, music theory… no matter what kind of musician you want to be, it isn’t fun if you can’t play. But songwriting is the center of my musical universe. It holds it all together for me—constantly giving me the focus, meaning, and purpose I need to return to the well over and over again. There’s only one feeling in the world better than finishing a song, and that’s starting the next one.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Keyboard & Synth, MIDI, Vocals
- Pursuits: Songwriting, Composition & Arranging, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production, Scoring
- Styles: Indie, Singer/Songwriter, Folk, Classical
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 15 and up, but will work with younger students under the right circumstances
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Location & Rates
- All lessons are currently conducted in my home in Buffalo (Delaware Park area)
- 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 cloyd@buffalomusicclub.com to discuss.
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Bass Guitar • Electric Guitar
Performance • Improvisation • Music Theory • Songwriting • Composition & Arranging
Learn music with a pro bassist, guitarist, & touring performer (SZA, Mac Ayres, Cautious Clay, Aqueous), composer, and songwriter (Brasstracks).
From: $35.00
Learn music with a pro bassist, guitarist, & touring performer (SZA, Mac Ayres, Cautious Clay, Aqueous), composer, and songwriter (Brasstracks).
Find, develop, and control your unique musical voice.
The relationship between a teacher and a student is one that requires trust. My “M.O.” as an educator is to develop that trust with my students and embark on an individualized path that’s educational for both of us. And while each path is personal, they all lead to the same destination—discovering one’s own musical voice. Through tone, articulation, perspective, and energy, you will achieve and express your individual voice. But total CONTROL of that voice is how you achieve validation and versatility in music. Together, we will use multiple approaches, perspectives, and techniques to find and control your voice. Regardless of your instrument, prior knowledge, or current skill level, we can transcend the barrier between idea and execution.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar
- Pursuits: Composition & Arranging, Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance, Songwriting
- Styles: Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul/Funk
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 6 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
Declan is currently unavailable to teach one-on-one music lessons due to his busy touring schedule. Please check back at another time. Feel free to contact him at declanmiersbooking@gmail.com to express your interest for notification on future availability.
- All lessons are currently conducted virtually
- 30 minutes: $35
- 60 minutes: $65
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 declanmiersbooking@gmail.com to discuss.
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Double Bass • Bass Guitar • Acoustic Guitar • Electric Guitar • Classical Guitar
Performance • Improvisation • Music Theory
Learn music with an award-winning pro bassist (The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers, Darryl Washington, Greg Millar, Rey Scott, Bobby Jones, Doug Yeomans, Mary Ramsey, Ray Hangen, Joe Rozler, The Tim Clarke Soul-tet), guitarist, and music educator (SUNY Fredonia).
From: $35.00
Learn music with an award-winning pro bassist (The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers, Darryl Washington, Greg Millar, Rey Scott, Bobby Jones, Doug Yeomans, Mary Ramsey, Ray Hangen, Joe Rozler, The Tim Clarke Soul-tet), guitarist, and music educator (SUNY Fredonia).
Learn the instrument—AND the music.
Ed Croft is one of WNY’s hardest working freelance musicians. Equally at home in styles ranging from bebop jazz to honky tonk country, Croft always strives to serve the song through his playing. It is this quality that he instills in students—teaching them to be musicians, and not merely people who play instruments. Students will learn the skills to make them a gig-ready team player!
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar
- Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance
- Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional, World Music
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 10 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- All lessons are currently conducted virtually
- 30 minutes: $35
- 60 minutes: $65
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 crof1686@fredonia.edu to discuss.
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Saxophone • Keyboard & Synth • Voice
Performance • Improvisation • Beat Production
Learn music with an award-winning multi-instrumentalist & entertainer (CRiTT's Juke Joint, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Sinbad the Comedian, Michael Franti, G-Love & Special Sauce, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), music educator (IMAGE Urban Arts Workshop, BCAT, BPS), CEO of CRiTT Presents, and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
From: $40.00
Learn music with an award-winning multi-instrumentalist & entertainer (CRiTT’s Juke Joint, Bob Weir and Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead, Sinbad the Comedian, Michael Franti, G-Love & Special Sauce, Jefferson Airplane/Starship, Dirty Dozen Brass Band), music educator (IMAGE Urban Arts Workshop, BCAT, BPS), CEO of CRiTT Presents, and co-founder of Buffalo Music Club.
Welcome to Critt’s Music Life Studio!
I’m all about the EXPERIENCE of music and the EXPERIENCE of performance. The better your experience, the better the audience’s experience. And when the audience has a great experience, that means you’ve got a career—and a long career at that! Consider me more of a coach—together, we’ll tweak what’s there, add what isn’t, and blend it with a whole lotta YOU so that you not only attain your goals on your instrument, but your goals in your music career and your life.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Saxophone, Vocals, Keyboard & Synth
- Pursuits: Performance, Beat Production, Improvisation
- Styles: Blues, Hip-Hop/Rap, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Rock, Soul/Funk
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 15 and up
- Intermediate and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted at my studio in Amherst
- If you have an arranged time slot with me, use the calendar below to book your next lesson(s) online
- If you don’t have a time slot with me, email me at crittenden@buffalomusicclub.com to discuss your needs prior to booking
Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. All bookings will require confirmation from the artist.
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Banjo
Performance • Composition & Arranging • Recording & Audio Production
Learn music with a pro audio production engineer, multi-Instrumentalist (Asthmatic Kitty Records), composer, and founder & owner of Lowly Mountain Banjos.
From: $30.00
Learn music with a pro audio production engineer, multi-instrumentalist (Asthmatic Kitty Records), composer, and founder & owner of Lowly Mountain Banjos.
Learn to think musically.
Music is what happens when we turn the deepest part of us into sound and organize it to communicate to others. To make music, we must understand that the sound is downstream from what is inside us, as well as know what we are trying to communicate. One-on-one composition lessons with me will focus on electroacoustic practices and include traditional and non-traditional notation and instrumentation, sound recording and manipulation, instrument invention and construction, and developing a personal music philosophy. Prospective students will benefit from already having a knowledge of western music theory and practices, but it is not a prerequisite. Banjo lessons will focus solely on oldtime playing styles and the associated tunes and the traditions, and learning how to develop a unique style within this context. Whether composition or performance, I believe music making is best learned as a two-way exchange of ideas toward a holistic musical understanding.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Banjo (Oldtime)
- Pursuits: Composition & Arranging, Live Sound, Music Life Mentoring, Recording & Audio Production
- Styles: Folk, Traditional
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students of all ages
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my studio in Orchard Park, 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 lowlymountainbanjos@gmail.com to discuss.
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Traditional African Percussion • Hand Percussion • Drum Kit • Classical Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
Learn music with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
From: $25.00
Learn music with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.
Master the flow of time through African drumming.
One-on-one music lessons with Slyboots founder Griffin Brady are perfect for students of all ages and abilities who are interested in hand drums, stick drums, drum set, and percussion. Together, you will learn how to groove by reading and listening to music while mastering techniques and styles from around the world.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Drums & Percussion
- Pursuits: Performance, Improvisation (and positive social change through cultural arts education and performance)
- Styles: World Music (African Percussion, Reggae, Marching Percussion), Jazz, Rock, Folk
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students of all ages
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my one of my studio locations in Buffalo, NY
- 30 minutes: $25
- 60 minutes: $50
Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and reserve your next lesson online, then checkout to send your request. (No payment is required until the lesson is confirmed.) If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss.
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Trumpet • Trombone • French Horn • Euphonium • Baritone • Tuba • Music Software
Performance • Improvisation • Composition & Arranging • Songwriting • Music Theory
Learn music with a pro trumpet player, composer, music educator (Villa Maria College, Global Concepts Charter School), and founder & artistic director of the Jay/Sharptet.
From: $30.00
Learn music with a pro trumpet player (Jay/Sharptet), composer, music educator (Villa Maria College, Global Concepts Charter School), and founder & artistic director of the Buffalo Jazz Repertory Ensemble.
“Through first-class education, a generation marches down the long uncertain road of the future with confidence.” —Wynton Marsalis
The emotional connection to music that all humans share is the foundation of my music education philosophy. How I help students to experience meaningful and thought-provoking music is my job as a music educator. I believe active learning, student-led learning, and setting high expectations for yourself and your students are the foundation for thoughtful teaching. In our lessons, we will not only work on mastering the fundamentals of your instrument, but we will also work on establishing your personal goals as a musician and refining your own personal musicianship.
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Euphonium, Baritone, Tuba, Music Software
- Pursuits: Composition & Arranging, Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance, Songwriting
- Styles: Classical, Blues, Pop, R&B, Soul/Funk, Jazz
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 8 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my studio in Kenmore, NY. If you are interested in lessons at my studio will we schedule a free 30 min pre-lesson on Zoom before your first in person lesson.
- 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 jacobjosephjay@gmail.com to discuss.
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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).
“Life is not about finding our limitations, it’s about finding infinity.” —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 “Smoke on the Water” or “Giant Steps,” 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.
