Jeff Brent
Professional Guitar Teacher

Riverside, CA USA
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I thank you for considering me as your choice for guiding you or your child through the joyful journey of playing music on the guitar!

However, as much as I would love to accommodate every request, if the preferred day and time slot is unavailable, many opt to be added to my waiting list.

You will be offered your very next preferred opening(s) on a first come-first serve basis.

RIVERSIDE CALIFORNIA has long been known as the "City of the Arts" and consequently here in the area there are a great number of excellent professional musicians, many of whom also give instruction in the world's most popular instrument - The Guitar.

When one has so many choices in selecting an instructor, it can sometimes be difficult to determine what would best suit each person's individual style:

Are group lessons very effective?

Do I really want a stranger to come into my home?

Would my child be safe in some teacher's house?

How can I be sure that I've got the right person for what I want to learn?

If, for any reason, I am unable to take care of you:
One of teachers below will certainly be able to provide one-on-one lessons for you
or your child here at Music Mike's.

I can personally vouch for each of them with regards to their
professional demeanor, knowledge and technical proficiency.

 

Smokey Stover
Smokey is a pro's pro. Besides teaching guitar at both Music Mike's and Riverside Community College,
he is the guitarist for the jazz group "Rhythm Generators". Smokey teaches rock, jazz, Classical, blues, improvisation, bottleneck, finger-picking, alternate tunings, reading, theory, and electric bass.
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Adam Morse
Adam is THE shredmeister. He is the lead guitarist in a Motley Crüe tribute group as well as the leader of his own band "Killing Breed". He has dedicated his life to lead guitar. Adam ROCKS! He teaches improvisation, reading, tab, EVH, SRV, Satriani and beyond.
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Gabriel Hartmann
Gabe is rock solid. If you've ever seen his trio "Shoppy", you know exactly what I mean. Not only is he a jazz wizard, his sense of groove is unparalled. You wanna get funky? Gabe's the man! Reading, theory, jazz, classic rock, blues, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and electric bass.
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Mike Gross
Vai? Ingwie? Dream Theater? Greenday? Linkin Park? Guns And Roses? Or Clapton and Stevie Ray!
Mike spells out the masters for you in clear form. Mind blowing technique in crystalline logic. Mike takes the guitar to another level! Progressive styles, metal, rock, blues, funk, latin, reggae, jazz, country, r&b, tablature, notation, and bass.
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Greg Tinsley
Greg is one of the hottest blues guitarists ever! You can see him and his boogie band LIVE every Thursday night at downtown Riverside's Mission Tobacco Lounge. Beginner thru advanced, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, scales, ear training, theory, reading, improvisation, tab, and bass. G.I.T. grad (M.I.).
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Brian Kaminskas
Top 40, classical, jazz, theory, composition
He is one of the guitarists in a local pop band "Winston & the Telescreen"
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Should you have a focus in subjects that are not my specialities, I can almost always direct you to the exact person to fulfill your specific needs.

If you have questions about any kind of lessons at all, please feel free to email me.

The qualities I look for in a good teacher are true passion for the art
coupled with the ability to clearly explain and
demonstrate the tricks of the trade.

All of the above teachers match that criteria.

 

~ the meaning of life is to create ~

- Jeff Brent 2008