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San Jose, CA 95129
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Michael Braun, Guitarist
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Pinewood Dr. and Moorpark Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129 (map) - (415) 999-8074
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Classical Guitar Lessons
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Michael Braun, Guitarist • San Jose, CA • $60 per hour
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I provide guitar lessons, specializing in classical guitar. I offer one-on-one weekly lessons to help you in your musical pursuit, whether you are a new beginner to the guitar, or an experienced player.
I graduated from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Performance, and greatly enjoy passing on the knowledge I've received on to others. You will find my teaching style patient and fun, yet professional and with your best interests in mind.
My goals include teaching proper technique, musicality and ultimately, a love for the guitar.
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5/5 stars December 13, 2011
Hi there!! I have been taking beginner guitar lessons from Michael for several months now and I'm quite pleased so far!! I am an adult with an interest in learning to play but with no prior formal training. Michael's patient manner and sense of humor is important to me as a student and makes for enjoyable weekly sessions. I particularly like his mix of theory based learning and practical, hands on type exercises. For me, that works well. Most importantly, I work full-time and try to balance family/life obligations and I've never felt pressurred if there's a week i have not been able to get as much time-in on the instrument as I would have liked. I am learning at my own pace and that's critical for me so I stay motivated to play. I play for relaxation and enjoyment and I think Michael brings that mix of strengths into his teaching program. Lastly, he is a VERY accomplished musicion who can play anything, classical, folk, rock, jazz, etc. I interviewed a number of different instructors and I'm glad I met up with Michael. PS, If you want to learn to play the violin Michael's wife is also an accomplished violinist!! Cool, huh? Cheers, Ben.
– Ben
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Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A. Shop around - don't necessarily settle for the first teacher you find. There needs to be a good chemistry between you and your teacher, helping ensure that you have a positive learning experience.
Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?
A. Can't I just take online lessons on Youtube? Yes...BUT, you won't get nearly as much out of it. Having weekly, one on one lessons with a customized lesson plan individually tailored for you is impossible to match with online lessons or the 'teach yourself to play guitar' books and videos.
Q. What questions should a consumer ask to hire the right service professional?
A. What training do you have? What is your experience? What are your policies on missing lessons, payment etc.? How will you help motivate me learn the guitar after the initial excitement may wear off?
Q. What important information should buyers have thought through before seeking you out?
A. How much they're willing to spend on lessons or/and a guitar (if they don't have one). What style of guitar/music they want to learn or improve. Are they willing to commit to weekly lessons and daily practice?
Q. How did you decide to get in your line of work?
A. My parents were both school teachers, and people often joked how I would become a teacher too. I vehemently said 'no way!', but I guess I didn't realize teaching guitar would be so much fun! I definitely have the 'teach others' gene passed down from my parents - I love seeing people go from not being able to do or understand something, and then being helped along to the point where they CAN!
