Andy’s Guitar Lessons
Andy’s Guitar Lessons

Andy’s Guitar Lessons

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Introduction: Hi! I've been playing guitar professionally and teaching for over 14 years. I studied music at USC in the studio/jazz guitar department and have worked with many world renowned players. I have had the great privilege to perform with touring artists such as David Archuletta (American Idol sensation), Nicole Henry (2013 Soultrain music award winner). Frances Ruffelle (Tony Award winner) and Kim Richmond (multi Grammy nominee), and performed events sharing the stage with Jerry Seinfeld, Andrew Dice Clay, RuPaul and the Gypsy Kings, while working regularly with some of LA’s top musicians and A-list players. I have also released three albums under my own name, all available on iTunes, Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, and wherever music is sold. I play all styles including rock, jazz, pop, folk, country, metal, and classical and am willing to teach anyone who has a genuine interest in learning. I believe in keeping things fun and focusing on whatever the student is passionate about working on. Whether you're just looking to play a little bit as a hobby, or if you want to take this as far as you can go the sky is the limit and I will help you reach your goal as quickly as possible. I work with students of all ages and teach each person differently based on his or her goals and personalities. Feel free to email me with any questions and if you want more information. Thanks! Review quotes: "Nothing short of SUPERB . . . seamless jazz with a cutting edge all the way through."    - Improvijazzation Nation Magazine "Great guitar work and this has to be truly "a watch out for" in the future. Awesome co-ordination."    - Graham Barclay, Soundwave FM "Fresh and well played,"   - Leo Ramirez, CITR Vancouver, Canada "Remarkably polished and boldly self-confident."    - Jazz Corner "His compositions balance the restlessness of his imagination with a killer instinct for melody"   - All About Jazz
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Aja o.
Nov 20, 2019
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Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Claire R.
Oct 30, 2019
Andy Waddell has been my guitar teacher for a little over a year now and teaches me not only technique but anything I want to learn. He’s been helping me arrange songs to sing live to while also making me laugh because he’s a very animated and fun person to be around. I would recommend Andy to teach for any age group as well as experience levels. What I liked a lot about Andy that was different from previous teachers is that he really goes out of his way to make sure you understand what your learning. He also helps you apply it to anything you want, whether that be wanting to master scales and technique to wanting to learn how to cover any song, Andy Waddell is the teacher to do it.
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Jennifer T.
Nov 18, 2019
I’ve been taking lessons with Andy for about 3 years now. I started with him knowing absolutely nothing on the guitar to feeling fairly confident in learning almost anything, given enough time and patience. Andy’s patience and positive attitude makes it very easy to learn the guitar. He’s also very knowledgeable in the content and different types of music. He can take almost any song and tab it out by ear. It’s really impressive. His attention to details is fantastic, and he’s really great at pushing me forward to the next level. He also worked with my daughter for a bit and was great working with her as well, so he’s good with kids too. Overall, learning guitar with Andy has been an excellent experience.
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Russ S.
Oct 30, 2019
Andy is a fantastic musician and teacher. Very patient, works well with teenagers.
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Steve K.
Nov 3, 2019
Nothing like getting lessons from a well seasoned, in-demand, versatile working musician with the resume to back it up. Not all great musicians make great teachers though, but Andy's got a knack for that too. Cats like this usually have exorbitant rates, but Andy has loftier reasons for making his services more accessible to more people, and that says volumes about the man. Need I say, highly recommended. 👍
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