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About
My clients testimonials and recordings are a great way to judge my teaching ability. You really see the improvements in a short time.
My students inspire me to become a better player. I was very influenced by music as a youth but I'm a listener first. It is very rewarding to be able to not only play but also teach players young and old.
Overview
Hired 32 times
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1 employee
44 years in business
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2016
Services offered
Recording type
Singing only (pre-recorded instrumentals)
Singing and instrumentals
Instruments only
Voice recording (podcast, audiobook, etc.)
Audio recording genre
Pop
Rock
R&B / Soul
Hip-hop / Rap
Additional services
Mixing
Mastering
Editing
Pre-production
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Sandy K.
Apr 3, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Couldn't be happier with my first guitar lesson. He based the lesson on my skills and song wishes not some pre made curriculum! Really enjoyed it!
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
David M.
Jan 25, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tony is amazing at guitar and teaching kids, especially curious ones who can’t sit still. We had a great lesson and look forward to more!
Details: 6 - 9 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • I travel to the guitar teacher • The guitar teacher travels to me
Guitar Lessons
Maribel A.
Sep 1, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
I just want to say, that Tony is excellent at listening to what the student wants to learn. My son has been going to Tony for a little over 4 months and he loves it. He is wonderful to get along with and goes out of his way to help (not easy with a sixteen year old boy) the student!
Guitar Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Hank P.
Jul 14, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tony focused right into teaching theory and exercises, instead of just showing me a few licks or songs.
Guitar Lessons (for adults)
Christy B.
Mar 30, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Tony contacted me right away, started teaching my son right away, and was encouraging and calming.
Guitar Lessons (for children or teenagers)
Credentials
Background Check
Joseph Anthony Sheppard
FAQs
What types of customers have you worked with?
Guitar lessons
Guitar setup for playability
Songwriting and Theory
Recording
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
A client hired me to teach their daughter to play guitar. She was 11 years old and handicapped so it was difficult for her to hold the guitar in standard form.
So, I laid the guitar flat and used an alternate tuning to allow her to play it with a slide.
She was able to slide the chords to 'Bad to the Bone' for her parents. They were very pleased!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Hire a teacher who inspires confidence in you. Make sure your teacher is invested in your success.
