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Scott R. Sa.

Scott R. Sa.

Mckinney, TX

Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons


Studio

15 Years

About Me

I started playing guitar while in high school. I then furthered my studies in guitar at the Atlanta Institute of Music (2 Years) and Georgia Perimeter College (2 Years) where I studied Music Theory and Jazz. While at AIM I performed at the Victor Wooten clinic, and while at GPC, I performed in the GPC Jazz Lab Band for 4 semesters. It was during these few years when I played in several rock, bluegrass and jazz improvisational bands, that played out regularly in Metro-Atlanta.  I also have run several "Open Mic Nights" in several restaurants and other local venues. I studied with Trey Wright while at Kennesaw State University and graduated with a B.A. degree in JazzGuitar, with a concentration in Jazz Performance. Through my time at Kennesaw State, I spent 3 years performing in the KSU Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Guitar Ensemble, and Jazz Combo Bands. Additionally, I have performed in the Lionel Lueke master class and clinic at KSU in 2010.   I have been teaching guitar and music since 1999.  I have had extensive experience teaching Guitar, Bass, and Mandolin. While teaching, I try to instill an attitude to my students to listen and to dissect every aspect of a musical piece.  Additionally, I encourages my students to search out information for themselves.  I am currently working with my own Jazz Quartet ("Fuze") and Jazz Guitar Duo, and  really enjoying the group musical experience.  I believes in a strict observance of “musical etiquette” that requires each player to critically listen to others, as well as listening to themselves.   My influences include: Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, Trey Anastasio and Phish, Led Zeppelin, Jon Scofield, Grateful Dead, Sting, Pat Matheny, Pat Martino, Horace Silver, Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Miles Davis.   Favorite musical quotes: "The music exists in the universe, and if you're lucky enough, or strong enough, to get your ego out of the way, the music comes through you."-Trey Anastasio "Music is your friend"-Jim

Scott R. Sa. has over 15 years of music experience in the Mckinney area.

Scott R. Sa. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Jazz GuitarMay 2011
Kennesaw State University



Formal Education:

Atlanta Institute of Music (1)-Completed an accredited 900 clock hour certificate program in Guitar Performance Georgia Perimeter College (2)-Majored in Music and Composition, with a specialization in Audio Recording and Media Production Kennesaw State University (2)-Received a B.A. in Jazz Guitar while studying under Trey Wright (Squat). Throughout, I played in the KSU Jazz Combos, Jazz Ensemble, and the Jazz Guitar Ensemble.

Private Education:

Recently I have studied under Trey Wright (4 years). I have also studied under Wes Funderburk (3 years), Tyrone Jackson (2 years), Paul Vogler (2 years)

Performing Experience:

“Providence Academy Pep Band” (1)-Played guitar in a ten piece band which played at sporting events “Glock 19” (1)-Played lead guitar and sang in this heavy thrash metal band “Seeds of Harmony”-(2)-Acoustic project with my brother, I worked the “board” with my Brother Jim, and played guitar. Performances were held at the Old Peculiar Pub in downtown Norcross and included some original songs, mainly cover tunes “Gooey”-(2)-Was an improvisational band dedicated to the spontaneous creation of Jazz, Bluegrass, rock and funk, with a goofy carefree attitude.GoOeY gigged out for two years in different bars such as: Sweetwater Billiards, Garrisons Broiler and Tap, Sports fan, and Sports time. “Open Mic Atlanta” (2)-Hosted an open mic at Cedar Creek Grill Sunday nights. Duties included running the sound and overall atmosphere of the night while “sitting in with other musicians, some promotion was required. “Georgia Perimeter College Jazz Lab Band” (2)-played guitar in this six piece Jazz combo, we played many a Jazz standard. “KSU Jazz Guitar Ensemble” (2)-I was third Guitar in this ensemble playing Jazz standards arranged for 6 guitar players. “KSU Jazz Combo” (2)-I played Guitar in this Six piece jazz band, we played many standards throughout the year. “KSU Jazz Ensemble” (2)-played guitar in this 20 piece band directed by Wes Funderburk. We played many standards as well as original pieces “ Jazz Duo” (2011-present)-currently performing in this guitar duo with my brother. We play every Sunday at Einstein’s Atlanta for their Sunday Brunch “Fuze” (2010-present)-Currently rehearsing with this jazz quartet for several upcoming gigs

Experience Teaching:

St Martin’s Episcopal Elementary School” (2000-present) - Presently teaching guitar in the “Explorers” after school program
Private Lessons” (1999-present)
I have been teaching privately in the Atlanta area since 1999. I teach all age ranges and ability levels

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Country
  • Acoustic
  • Christian
  • R&B
  • Gospel
Lessons Locations:
  • Teacher 's Studio
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Last updated on 05/12/2020
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Scott R. Sa. is willing to travel up to a distance of 10 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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