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Willis

5 (4 reviews)

Rate $50
Response 1h

5 (4 reviews)

$50/h

1^st lesson free

Music Education

Experienced tutor in Music education in Boston, Willis offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Music Education

Lesson location

- At Willis's house: Boston
- online
- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 20 mi. from Boston

About Willis

Hi there!

My name is Willis and I would love to help you and/or someone your know learn to play an instrument or record music! I've been teaching online lessons for six months now, and the students I work with describe me as flexible, patient, and enthusiastic. I graduated with an independent degree in Accesible Music Curriculum Development from James Madison University, with minors in both Jazz Studies and Music Industry. I have been written, arranged, recorded, and toured with/for various bands, and have experience playing Jazz, Blues, Latin, Bluegrass, Old-Time, Rock, Folk, and Punk music. Please reach out if you are looking for a teacher to help you learn guitar, electric bass, upright bass, mandolin, or production in Logic Pro X - I would love to work with you!

I love helping students grow in both musicianship and music appreciation. It's incredible to watch students fall in love with music the same way I have, and to facilitate healthy and fun learning.

I have a degree in music and studied jazz in school. I also have fronted bands, toured with various projects, and recorded professionally for the last five years.

About the lesson

I have worked with a wide range of students; from fresh musicians with little to no experience playing an instrument, to experienced players looking to pick up a new craft.

If you're looking for an online music teacher, I think it is incredibly important to find some one with a diverse skillset, a positive attitude, and a love for teaching.

In February of this year, I had the opportunity to facilitate a community music making event in my college town. I partnered with the university and a local venue to provide a space for anyone interested in creating and collaborating to write and record an original piece of music with like-minded strangers. It was a hugely positive experience, and the participants and I had a blast.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
It can be super helpful for you to think about your goals with a particular instrument or skill before taking lessons, so that you can best articulate them for your new teacher. Do you want to learn the bass line to your favorite song? Is there a specific skill or practice that has been tripping you up? Assessing your experience, goals, and expectations prior to your first lesson can be very useful for your new teacher, as they want to equip you with the proper environment and tools to grow and learn as efficiently as possible.

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Sammie

I’ve had so much fun and learned so much in my bass lessons with Willis! I’ve learned to play in funk, bebop, latin, and other jazz styles in just a few months. They are so great to work with and I always look forward to our lessons. Highly recommend!
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Sammie
I’ve had so much fun and learned so much in my bass lessons with Willis! I’ve learned to play in funk, bebop, latin, and other jazz styles in just a few months. They are so great to work with and I always look forward to our lessons. Highly recommend!
Evan

I was super new to production/audio editing software, and taking lessons with Willis the past few weeks has vastly improved my capabilities. Every lesson is fun and stress-free, and Willis is phenomenal at breaking down complex concepts into simple, comprehensible chunks. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to get into producing their own music, but is overwhelmed by the steep learning curve of the software, to take lessons with Willis. They’re a truly wonderful teacher!
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Evan
I was super new to production/audio editing software, and taking lessons with Willis the past few weeks has vastly improved my capabilities. Every lesson is fun and stress-free, and Willis is phenomenal at breaking down complex concepts into simple, comprehensible chunks. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to get into producing their own music, but is overwhelmed by the steep learning curve of the software, to take lessons with Willis. They’re a truly wonderful teacher!
Cidália

After many teachers in the past, Willis has by far been the best! Not only do I feel like I’ve advanced significantly in my guitar playing, but Willis is very kind, patient, and 100% there for their students! It was always a relaxed, fun, and positive learning environment when I took lessons! HIGHLY recommend lessons with Willis!
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Cidália
After many teachers in the past, Willis has by far been the best! Not only do I feel like I’ve advanced significantly in my guitar playing, but Willis is very kind, patient, and 100% there for their students! It was always a relaxed, fun, and positive learning environment when I took lessons! HIGHLY recommend lessons with Willis!
Tristan

Willis' lessons were exactly what I was looking for to start learning bass. Even after my first lesson, I felt like I had a strong understanding of the fundamentals thanks to some of the techniques and exercises Willis showed me. Willis a great teacher that I would certainly recommend to students of all skill levels!
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Tristan
Willis' lessons were exactly what I was looking for to start learning bass. Even after my first lesson, I felt like I had a strong understanding of the fundamentals thanks to some of the techniques and exercises Willis showed me. Willis a great teacher that I would certainly recommend to students of all skill levels!
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This first lesson offered with Willis will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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Generally, my lessons are $40 for one hour-long lesson per week. If you are looking for a different time or working on a different schedule, I am more than happy to accomodate.

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Experienced tutor in Music education in Boston, Willis offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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Pack rates

free lessons

online

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Callie

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Max

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Daniel

Sky

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