Montana Music Instructors » theory http://www.montanainstructors.com Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:07:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Eddie Tsuru http://www.montanainstructors.com/eddie-tsuru/ http://www.montanainstructors.com/eddie-tsuru/#comments Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:00:23 +0000 admin http://www.montanainstructors.com.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/?p=56 Eddie has been teaching for over 20 years. Specializes in beginning to advanced bass instruction, improvisation, music theory, composition, and many styles of playing (Jazz, Rock, Funk, R&B, Latin, Salsa, Country, Blues, Hip Hop, Fusion, Folk, Alternative). He also headed the music program at Headwaters Academy for three years from 8/03 to 6/06.

Eddie T is Currently plays with Backburner, The Dave Walker Band, Andrew Gromiller & the Organically Grown, and Poco Loco. He has worked Grammy winner Ron Strikert of Men at Work, two time Grammy nominee Tracy Nelson, Grammy nominee Eric Funk, and recorded as a member of the Minnesota Blues Band which included members of Prince’s horn section.

He has also played on numerous recordings for solo artists, bands, TV, film, radio, jingles, and theatre.

Private Study with Chuck Rainey – studio legend (Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones) and Jeff Castleman – (Duke Ellington, Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Cleo Laine, Michael Jackson).

Other Artist and Projects: Doug MacDonald (Cexton Records), Jim Peluso (Vince Guaraldi), Joey Gian, Christie McCarthy (of San Francisco), Saul Kaye, Julius Obregon, Bob Bray (Miles Davis, Pharaoh Sanders), Eric Kalb (John Schofield, Greyboy All-stars), Deep Banana Horns (Derek Trucks, Govt Mule, Allman Bros), John Bohlinger (Nashville Star TV Show Band leader) , Meagan Mullins (Nashville Artist), Jeni Fleming, Chris Cunningham, Travel Montana (TV and radio Commercial), Mop Heads (TV theme and soundtrack), 11th and Grant Theme, Walking Jim Stoltz, Fossils, Big Caboose, Denny Earnest, and the Glen Johnston Swing Band.

TESTIMONIALS

“The bass player makes a band breathe, Eddie breathes better than anyone I’ve ever played with.”
-Dave Walker (lead singer of Savoy Brown, Fleetwood Mac, and Black Sabbath)

“Eddie T is a tremendous music instructor: he connects well with his students, and he’s a master musician. I highly recommend him”
-Tim McWilliams (31 years in public and private education), Headmaster, Headwaters Academy

“Eddie plays all styles with equal proficiency, is a seasoned and intelligent musician and skilled instructor. That’s why I love to play music with him – he’s the best.”
-Eric Funk (Grammy Nominee, host of 11th & Grant)

CONTACT INFO

Phone: 406-556-7297
Email: eddietbass@hotmail.com
myspace Link: http://www.myspace.com/eddietsuru

]]> http://www.montanainstructors.com/eddie-tsuru/feed/ 1 Ann Tappan http://www.montanainstructors.com/ann-tappin/ http://www.montanainstructors.com/ann-tappin/#comments Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:15:10 +0000 admin http://www.montanainstructors.com.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/?p=50 I have been teaching Classical piano, Improvisation, Jazz, Blues, Theory and Composition for many years and am dedicated to spreading my love for music to students of all ages and experience. I also coach voice students, vocalists who want to learn to accompany themselves on piano and any instrumentalists who are interested in jazz and pop.   

My aim is to encourage those who appreciate and want to learn about music by guiding with insight, joy and thoughtfulness. I can tailor a program of study and practice that can help a student achieve many small goals, overlapping into a long curve of progress. 

I currently am teaching at Music Villa in Bozeman and at home in Manhattan.

CONTACT INFO

Phone: (406) 539-1986
Website: www.anntappan.com
Email: atappan@bresnan.net
 ]]> http://www.montanainstructors.com/ann-tappin/feed/ 0 Denny Earnest http://www.montanainstructors.com/hello-world/ http://www.montanainstructors.com/hello-world/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:53:54 +0000 admin http://www.montanainstructors.com.php5-2.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/?p=1 Denny Earnest has been on the teaching staff at Music Villa the longest since 2002 when studio’s were built downstairs. Teaching Beginning “intro” guitar  Blues, Folk, Classic Rock, soloing music theory, and Dobro and slide. He says about teaching “I love it because my students expose me to so many kids of music, stuff that I wouldn’t chose myself, but after a listen I go that’s not to bad” Which helps him in his other job “Writing music for TV & Film, and Commercials.

He’s currently writing for Boosey & Hawkes of London, Denny’s their “Go to Guy” for all things Acoustic. Google “Denny Earnest Delta Blues” and hear a sampling of his latest release on Abaco Records UK. A new “Americana CD is due out Feb. 1st 2009.

Denny like students to bring in material to work on say an IPod, CD, he’ll transcribe the chord changes, writing Tab right on the spot. He’s comfortable with all ages, electric or Acoustic, the only style he doesn’t teach is Metal. He’s even known to be a Vocal coach, not so much in a classical sense, but singing along and having fun.

Lessons are generally $25 a lesson, but if you sign up for 4-8 lessons he’ll offer a break on that price.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ZeNMzMNrs

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Contact Info:

Contact: Denny Earnest
Phone: (406) 222-6384
Cell: (406) 223-4894
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