Sam Dixon Music

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Introduction: The best teachers I’ve had were the ones who could relate to the level I was at; those who remembered what the struggle was like with learning an instrument. I’m proud to say that playing neither the guitar nor piano came easily to me. With more than ten years of performing, composing, and teaching experience, I am acutely aware of that struggle and the obstacles that face many instrumentalists, novice and advanced alike. Helping my students achieve that “a-ha” moment and break through to the next level of playing is why I do what I do. It’s going to require a lot of hard work and creative problem solving, but what in life doesn’t that’s worth obtaining? Music is a perpetual journey and I’m happy to be a part of yours.

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Hired 7 times

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16 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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2020

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and punctuality.

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Andre A.

Sep 17, 2019

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Working with Sam has been an absolute delight. I have been in some type of musical education for the majority of my life and only once before have I had someone with so much knowledge be so patient. Sam also has an innate talent for explaining concepts in music theory that I couldn't wrap my head around for decades. But best of all, he's fun to learn with and from. Take a lesson with Sam. You won't be disappointed

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Jazz • Folk • Classical • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Coby C.

Jun 13, 2019

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Sam is the man!!! Sam is my choice for piano and theory lessons for my son Hendrix(13yrs). My son can be somewhat critical of his instructor/guilds if they are not well versed in their craft, as well as, the skill of imparting the knowledge of that craft to him. Sam exceeds Hendrix’s and my expectations in both of these areas. He has a very warm personality and a sharp intelligence for music and ways to share his knowledge. So if that is what your looking for Sam is the man!!!💯

Details: Piano • Guitar • Drum • Intermediate • 10 - 13 years old • Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.) • Harmonization • Counterpoint • Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training) • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Heidi M.

Jun 18, 2019

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He was just a pleasure to work with. Extremely patient with a beginner like me. Even helped me perfect a finger placement issue I thought I could never fix! 5 stars!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Folk • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Maximo S.

Feb 11, 2019

He understood exactly what I was having problems with and was able to teach me what was actually going on. He was a patient teacher and was always on time for every lesson. I learned a lot and it was a great learning experience overall.

Tatyanna R.

Feb 6, 2019

When he first started tutoring me I had basically no music theory knowledge, he kind of had to start from the ground up with me and never once seemed discouraged or frustrated even when I was having a particularly hard time on a subject. He was really good at breaking things down to their most simplist form and showed me how each piece related to each other in the greater picture while also helping me develope my piano and guitar skills, both instruments I had almost no experience with. I can most definitely accredit Sam for most of my success during my first semester at berklee.

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Samuel Dixon

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I offer 30, 45, and 60 minute lessons with the first lesson of any length being 50% off. Further discounts if you sign up for a month in advance!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Having tangible S.M.A.R.T goals is key with mastering an instrument. I help my students to develop weekly and monthly targets to strive for and break down larger goals into workable chunks.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a Bachelor's in guitar performance and film scoring from Berklee College of Music where I graduated summa cum laude and worked as a core music tutor. I also instructed professionals of the LA film scoring industry who wanted to better their performance and arranging ability on the instrument.

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