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ryan avellone
MUSICIAN & TEACHER
OFFERING GUITAR & MANDOLIN LESSONS IN SANTA CRUZ, CA
OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
ABOUT
LESSONS
All skill levels are welcome! Whether you're a beginner with no experience, or you've been playing for 20 years but need help getting over your plateau, I can help you. I tailor my lessons to each student's needs, but I always focus on technique, ear training, practice routines, music theory knowledge and learning new material. And I always keep it fun. Music is fun!
ABOUT
I have 20 years of experience as a professional musician and teacher. My primary instruments are guitar and mandolin. I've spent many years touring and performing on stages large and small. I have a deep knowledge of music theory and experience teaching varying skill levels and ages and love styles like rock, funk, metal, bluegrass and folk. I can also help you with songwriting or music production. I'm a super geek about instruments, amps, pedals & microphones. I've also worked in music retail and can help pair you with the instrument that is right for you or build your next pedal board. I'm a father of two young boys and love working with children!
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LESSONS
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Coffee Time
The Brothers Comatose
Music is fun!
Larrivee Mandolin
Winter Wonder Grass
1974 Fender Stratocaster
Ludwig Vistalite Drums
The Brothers Comatose
Les Paul at The Catalyst
Pedals Galore
Keyboards
Live w/ the Brothers Comatose
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