Denny Earnest

Categories: Bozeman Area, all levels, guitar, theory

About the instructor:

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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