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Sami C.- has over 15 years of music experience in the Puyallup area.
Sami C.- is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Bass Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons, Vocal Lessons, Song Writing Lessons .Award Name:
What to expect in my Song Writing Lessons
This is what I do. I make my living from songwriting and music lessons. Songwriting is about understanding melody and song structure. There are many tricks and tools I teach on how to write a well structured song. It all begins with the student understanding melody first.
What to expect in my Vocal Lessons
Vocals is the most difficult instrument. That is because it can't be tuned with metal components. Vocal chords can't be replaced with metal strings. First is understanding how to use and preserve the voice. I teach breathing, proper technique, how to emote, how to perform live, and of course pitch and tone. Vocals take time to learn, I recommend a minimum of 6 months of lessons to actually benefit from vocal lessons. This is by far my favorite skill to teach. I teach my students form and pitch from day 1. We will do lots of warm-ups every lesson. As we get lessons under our belts, I stick them in the studio with headphones and recording software to start learning how to be a recording artist. This is key to vocal development. Hearing yourself in the studio.
What to expect in my Bass Guitar Lessons
Bass is very reliant on drums. I always teach my bass students the art of following drum patterns and understanding how to play to a metronome. This is key to develop early good musical habits to be able to play the bass with confidence and accuracy.
What to expect in my Drum Lessons
I teach beginner drums. Most of my students are under the age of 16 for drums. We do a lot of monkey see monkey do with drums. It is a physical instrument and timing is everything. We play to a click track and a full on band recording of the students choice to learn how to fill the pocket as well as fill the roll as the backbone of a band.
What to expect in my Guitar Lessons
Expect to learn from an actual songwriter and touring artist in a professional recording studio environment. I have trained with the worlds best vocal coaches and have over 10 years experience training singers for the Voice and American Idol. I can train anyone to sing as long as they are not tone deaf. I use guitar and bass pro software to help the students learn their desired song while hearing accompanying instruments. I teach right hand rhythm technique first, so that my students understand timing and pocket. I recommend for beginners to learn on Acoustic first, being that it teaches timing and rhythm. In a month I will have my students playing a full song from beginning to end, and they should have a full understanding of basic chords and finger placement. I am the best at what I do.
What to expect in my Record Engineer Produce
I teach audio engineering, and all microphone technique using PROTOOLS software. I navigate all my lessons with Protools for recording, and I always show my students first, how to properly use preamps, compressors and EQ.
Formal Education:
Graduated from Stranahan in 2000
Private Education:
Recording Engineer Certification, Various Vocal and Guitar instructor Certifications
Performing Experience:
Experience Teaching:
- Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
- Rock
- Pop
- Metal
- Folk
- Acoustic
- Teacher 's Studio
- Webcam
From Nanette B
Sami is passionate about what he does. He has taught our son how to perform and sing in his Rock Band with accuracy and great stage presence. Our son could not sing at all until we started lessons with Sami. Now that our son is doing well, we just started drum lessons for our daughter. She is already killing it. LOL. Highly recommend. Sami Chohfi wrote on Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Mark K
Sami is a wonderful guitar player and teacher, as well as songwriter and vocalist. He takes a great interest in his students and helps to motivate them to their full potential. He's a fantastic musician and performer and can bring that experience to his students to help them grow in their performance abilities. He's a teacher who can work with beginners to get them up and playing songs they enjoy quickly, or work with accomplished players to improve their skills. A very caring teacher / mentor for his students. Sami Chohfi wrote on Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Kristin T
Very please with Sami's professionalism and Punctuality. Very dependable and gets the job done. Has been training our kids for 5 years now. We love him Sami Chohfi wrote on Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Jakson R
Sami is a very patient and an extremely nice teacher. His teaching techniques are very entertaining. I love singing with him. Best teacher ever Sami Chohfi wrote on Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Travis S
Sami has musical knowledge well beyond his years in singing, guitar, drums, and much more. Working with him for 2+ years has made him one of my closets friends. Sami Chohfi wrote on Thu, 07 Dec 2017
John D
I have been studying Vocals with Sami for 2 years. He is an amazing instructor, he is patient, kind and a blast to learn with. Every lesson is designed for me based on my progression from the week prior. He is always available to speak even when I don't have lessons to offer additional help. Thank you Sami for helping me become a better singer. Sami Chohfi wrote on Thu, 07 Dec 2017
Awesome!
The lesson was great. I already sing in a band but from just the few things I learned today, I can see that I will be improving on that and giving the audience a much better show. Looking forward to learning more. Dave Russell wrote on Mon, 29 Jan 2018
Awesome!
The lesson was great. I already sing in a band but from just the few things I learned today, I can see I will be improving my range a stability allowing me to give the audience a better show. Sami is cool and definitely knows what he is doing. I look forward to becoming an even better singer. I very much recommend. David Russell wrote on Mon, 29 Jan 2018
Sami is a killer vocal instructor.
I have been singing for years but have had a few issues I could never get lined out with my voice. Sami not only was able to pinpoint the issues but to also help me resolve them. He gave me tricks and warm-ups that has made singing not only easier but also more enjoyable. Thank you Sami. Your expertise is very much appreciated! David Russell wrote on Fri, 09 Mar 2018
Great 1st lesson, coming back for more!
Sami is friendly, encouraging and realistic about where to start with electric guitar. We covered tabs and have a song assigned on the first lesson. The pace at which he's teaching me is great. I'm excited to see my progress with more lessons with Sami! I'm really glad I was able to find him on Taylor Robinson. Anna Chong wrote on Sun, 03 Jan 2021
Extremely proficient!
He is very diverse in his teaching skills. He's well nuanced, he thought me an array of vocal techniques and hacks that I never noticed before, as well as opening me up to a whole new world of music. I admire his love of music above anything. The fact that he has a band is pretty awesome I might add. Sammy D. wrote on Wed, 28 Apr 2021
First Lesson with Sami
Our 16 year old daughter had her first lesson with Sami today, and it was truly exceptional! Sami had already given her more confidence and such excitement for her art. We have never had an experience like this with lessons in the past, and love that our daughter is so excited to do her homework and go back to her next lesson! Correen wrote on Thu, 03 Jun 2021
He can do AND teach!
I have had several of voice teachers in the past telling me similar things, but I have never heard myself sound the way I did when working with Sami for the first time. The way he explained how to use my voice made so much sense to me, and that along with his confidence in me released a whole new instrument-my voice entered a whole new level. So excited to continue working with this extraordinarily talented artist who has figured out how to translate his own amazing ability into teach others. He can do AND teach! Kristen Bailey wrote on Fri, 09 Jul 2021
What's a better way to invest into myself!
My weekly lessons with Sami have been awesome. I enjoy every hour spent working on my craft and Sami is very inspiring. Brii Haynes wrote on Thu, 29 Jul 2021
Sami Chofi
Sami is fantastic! I feel very lucky that we ended up working with him. He is talented and knowledgeable instructor who immediately made my daughter feel at ease. When she gets frustrated or is just having a bad day, he keeps things easy and manages to get her through her rough patches. He communicates very well, is punctual, personable, and professional. She is already making great strides in her drum playing and with his support is building confidence. I highly recommend him as an instructor! - - wrote on Sun, 20 Feb 2022
Best Bass Instructor
I just had my first lesson with Sami. It was great! Sami is so patient. I'm 70 years old and never played a stringed instrument before. After I post this review I will sign up for more lessons. Darrel Sylvia wrote on Tue, 05 Mar 2024
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