I am a guitarist based in western New York state. My primary role in the music world is that of an instructor. For more than twelve years, I have been teaching people of all ages with diverse interests. This has allowed me to become proficient in various playing styles. I have earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree with a concentration in "Contemporary Guitar Studies" from Empire State College. Outside of mainstream education, I continue to learn all I can about music; such as my prevailing interest in music from around the world. Approximately ten years ago, I became involved with Guitar Craft. This has allowed for even greater personal improvement on the instrument and understanding of working in a group.
Regarding my views and methodology towards instruction, the aim is for the student to develop the ability to learn how to play anything they want/need to play...basically “how to learn”. Within this, my propensity is to focus on how one would play what they’re going to play and why a song or musical phrase sounds as it sounds.
Tools to strengthen our playing would include: developing the physical, learning the fretboard, and ear training. Certainly songs provide us with excellent examples of ’what is going on’.
For lessons, I can be reached through a couple of locations.
I teach on the east-side of Rochester (Brighton) out of my home. Based on my current schedule, I am not actively looking for more students at home....but, things change. One can contact me through myspace or my website: Alex Kelley dot Net
For more than eleven years (beginning in October of 1998), I have been instructing students in the village of Webster, NY. Aside from the official website, an official MySpace page has been set up for the store. I can be found there Monday through Friday and Saturday. One needs only to contact me for further information.
A substantial boost to my ability as a player and instructor...I attended my first Guitar Craft introductory course in April of 2000 and my first week long Level I course in September 2000. The following winter, I flew to Italy for a Guitar Craft Level II course. Various other work followed, including a three month stay in Atlanta for a Level III course that included performance and recording as a member of the League Of Crafty Guitarists.
The website for Guitar Craft contains a complete calendar of Guitar Craft and related courses and events and complete contact information for Guitar Craft worldwide.
Just checking in to say hello and thanks for
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It's always good to hear what folks think.
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New album "Scherbenschlaf (Sleep of Shards)" by "Infinitus Ensemble" is out now!
Strictly limited edition of 99 copies in a beautiful outside cover, including a full colour booklet (english/german version) and full colour printed CD surface. True DIY release; everything is hand made or home printed by Al from FSR. Released by the Canadian label Frequent Sea Records.
Thanks for getting in touch, friend. Good music here. Regards
(CMP 21) Testphasen negativ - Burn, Giant, Burn! Strictly limited collectors edition out now. This version is only available through www.ContraMusikProduktion.de
Thanks for all your support! The show went really well at the Laugh Factory, and the turnout was great!
If you couldn't make it, I have uploaded to my profile seven ten-minute segments from this outstanding variety show featuring Old Time Music, magic, dance, comedy and fun!
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