Welcome ,
This is the home page for the guitar studio of George Dean. The purpose
of this page is to provide a resource my students. I will post
information pertaining to lesson scheduling, student performances,
Ensemble rehearsals and other lesson information. I will also provide
links to resources to support your learning.
As well as being a music education professional I am an avid performer.
I am experienced in a wide range of musical styles and settings from
Jazz to modern musical styles .I have played in numerous groups , bands, ensembles and Orchestras in Northeast Ohio. I studied Jazz Guitar at the
University of Akron and received a B.A in Music Education. I did my
graduate work at the Ashland University and received my Masters of
Education. I am currently teaching music in the Canton City Schools at
the Arts Academy at Summit . I have been trained in current educational
practices and facilitated teacher training, as well as co-developing a
school for the Arts in Canton City Schools.
I
am a guitarist and accomplished in a variety of styles and instruments
( Bass , Banjo, and Mandolin). I am available for group and solo
performance. I will update my performance schedule as well as booking
information.
Get the most of Guitar Lessons
Studying
a musical instrument can be exciting, rewarding , and overwhelming
endeavor. The benefits of playing a musical instruments last a life
time and provide a form of personal expression only done through the
language of music. Lessons are constructed and delivered with the
individual learner in mind, so your lessons are personalized. No two
people learn or play music the same. Lessons are constructed with the
most current research and techniques in the field of education and
music.
Musical study must be balanced between performance and theory. I have
taught students of all levels and styles from ranging from classical ,
jazz , rock , country and others. Playing is vitally important and
understanding what you are playing will develop the independent
musician. Here are a few basics to keep you on the right track.
*Practice , Practice !!!!!!
*Focus , create a practice schedule
*Quality of practice not just quantity.
*Keep a practice/lesson journal
*Read Music !!!
*Learn the instrument and its fundamentals then apply them.
*Learn Tunes!
*Get music publications / journals
*Develop Your Ear
*Play with other musicians!
I will use this page to add some resources for your lessons. Check the links section to see what other resources are available.
If you have any resources to share please drop me a email and I post them.
Lesson Hours: Tuesday and Friday 4pm - 9pm
Canton , Ohio
44705
(330)-936-7484 - Leave a message , Name and contact info.
gdean2@neo.rr.com
Phone: 330-936-7484