David Shankle, Milwaukee Music Academy
David Shankle, Milwaukee Music Academy

David Shankle, Milwaukee Music Academy

$55/hour
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Introduction
We are taking special precautions & actions to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including wiping down areas and surfaces, and sanitizing the air between students. When you send a request for info, we can begin our conversation about how to explore the possibilities of studying here, and you can share with us if you prefer online lessons as a temporary situation until the COVID-19 pandemic is over.   I've been teaching for over 30 years; students of all levels & styles - I can help you reach your guitar-playing goals whether you're a total beginner or an advanced player looking to expand your musical knowledge. Former member of the metal band Manowar (1988 to 1995), I played on the epic, certified double-platinum album “The Triumph of Steel,” co-writing 5 songs on that record, and touring all over the world. I set out on my own in 1995 and attended Roosevelt Music University in Chicago to further my guitar studies. I graduated with a Bachelor of Music specializing in jazz and classical guitar, music theory, and composition. I continue to record and perform live all over the globe, I've appeared on over 30 CDs as a guest solo guitarist, I've recorded and produced 3 full-length CDs with DSG-David Shankle Group, and am respected by my peers and the industry as one of the top 10 shredders and fastest guitarists in the world. With 40+ years of playing professionally, and 30+ years of teaching, I use my expertise to cut off the fat and get down to the quickest ways for my students to become better players, allowing them to excel at a faster pace in almost every genre of music! Currently I play in DSG, Feanor, GraveReign, and Wings of Destiny.
Overview

Hired 2 times

Serves Milwaukee, WI

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2 employees

7 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Reviews

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

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Joseph A.
Oct 30, 2020
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Glad to have found David here in WI. He can play better than 99.9% of the rest of the world yet teach the elementary fundamentals to young & old with the patience of a saint! Excellent experience so far!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, the student cannot read music • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Blues • Country • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Bass Guitar Lessons
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Barbie R.
Sep 18, 2019
David has been amazing! He is the best guitar teacher I've ever had. I learn something new every lesson. He has the classical training with practical stage and studio experience to share. Best teacher ever!
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Damien F.
Mar 28, 2019
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Excited to start. 1st meet with him was awesome. Very skilled. Very knowledgeable and works at your pace. Highly recommend.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Classical • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • I travel to the guitar teacher

David Shankle, Milwaukee Music Academy's reply
Thank you my friend and you've done a great job?
Guitar Lessons
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Danise E.
Aug 30, 2019
David and Annette are amazing teachers and amazing people. I've taken lessons with David since Feb. 2019 and it is well worth the investment. David takes time to get to know you and your goals and will help you get there no matter where you're starting from. He's always encouraging and moving you forward in small steps to minimize frustration. And yet my playing has improved at much faster rate than I originally expected! I definitely wouldn't have gotten there with self-teaching alone. I am now able to open up many more doors to opportunities in the music industry, while discovering how much I love to just play. He and Annette are now good mentors and friends of mine. I'm so grateful to have them as part of my musical and life journey ❤
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Nick W.
Sep 8, 2019
Incredibly flexible with lesson times if you need to reschedule. He cuts the boring extra parts of theory out and focuses on what is necessary to understand, along with a heavy focus on skill and technique. My playing has gotten much better in the 6 months I’ve been a student and I’ve become a much more confident and consistent guitarist
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