"Thanks for all the
help you gave me with the bass. I'm in a band called the Pacify and we recently
won 3rd place in the battle of the bands and we won Rangeview High Schools
battle of the bands. I just want to say thanks because I never would be where I
am today if it wasn't for you.” Mike Scotti - Bass Student
"Recently I began looking for a guitar instructor and I was very pleased when I
found your web site, and that you mentioned that you accept private students. I
have always believed in finding and learning from the best in any discipline you
choose to embark upon.”
Lance Gridley - Student
"Nessa,
Thank you for being such a great teacher and so good with Taylor!! You have such
a great talent." The Brooks Family
"We do appreciate all you are doing with Shana and she truly admires and loves how you are teaching her. Thanks so very much! David and Kerry Feist, Shana-Double Bass Student
"Nessa Marquez has displayed accomplished skill on her classical guitar. Her musicianship drew me immediately into her music. In working with Nessa, what I have enjoyed most of all is her gifted musicianship. Her students have not only excelled on the instrument, but have expressed’ I really like her!" Racinda Nygren - Music Educator
You are an exceptional teacher and I have enjoyed the lessons, and your tutelage. Gail Weiscamp- Classical Guitar Student
Successful Students:
Andy Rodriguez recording artist guitarist of "ELCTRIKCHAIR"
Dulcinea Martinez - Clarinetist accepted into the Denver School of the Arts
Teaching Philosophy
Guitar students learn the following skills: Note reading, reading chords charts, strumming patterns, reading off lead sheets, sight reading, all major and minor sales as well as modes, improvisation, theory as it applies to the instrument, proper technique, performance skills and playing by ear. I typically do not teach using tablature. There are textbooks that students use depending on their age and skill level, plus I have numerous handouts.
Bass guitar students learn the following skills: Note reading, reading off lead sheets, sight reading, all major and minor sales as well as modes, improvisation, theory as it applies to the instrument, proper technique, performance skills and playing by ear. I typically do not teach using tablature. There is a textbook that students use depending on their skill level, plus I have numerous handouts.
Piano students learn the following skills: Note reading, reading off lead sheets, sight reading, all major and minor sales, theory as it applies to the instrument, proper technique, performance skills. There are several textbooks that piano students use depending on their skill level.
Types of Lessons
I teach general beginning guitar to persons from age 6 and up. I also teach beginning through advance Classical, Flamenco, Rock, and Funk/R&B guitar. I also teach beginning through advance electric bass guitar as well as songwriting and beginning piano. All lessons are private. Students must have their own instrument. I do not sell or rent instruments.
Payment
Payment for the month is due at the first lesson of each month. If you do not present your payment at the first lesson for the month a $10.00 late fee will be assessed. Students pay by the month for the month. Lessons are offered in 30-minute, 45-minute and a 1-hour, blocks once a week. There are no long-term contracts.
Method of Payment
I accept cash and US Silver Eagle Coins. Gift Certificates are available upon request.
Practice Policy
To see results from private studies you should spend a minimum of a 1/2hour per day practicing if your lesson is a 1/2hour per week. If your lesson is an hour per week your practice time should be a minimum of an hour per day. No excuses you have 24 hours in a day if you really want to learn how to play your instrument you will prioritize and find the time.
Cancellation Policy
Twenty-four hours notice must be given for all cancellations, or you will be charged. Credits are not applied to another month. All paid lessons missed must be re-scheduled.
Canceling Lessons
If you wish to stop studying with me please extend the courtesy of a phone call. If you have two no calls and no shows in a 30 day period I will fill your time slot should the opportunity arise.
Disclaimer
I am a working professional musician and film and television actress and may from time to time have to reschedule lessons due to a performance or audition.
Holidays
I do not teach on the following holidays: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.
Cd's and Sheet Music
I sell my Cd's to all my students for only $15.00
Sheet Music prices vary from $3.00 to 5.00.
Contact: nessa@4dv.net for availability, location and price.