Bill Ireton
About
"I'm a rhythm and lead guitarist & songwriter for multiple projects with worldwide social recognition. I graduated from San Jose State with a Bachelor's of Music in jazz guitar, and am currently teaching around 40 lessons a week to students ranging in ability from beginner to professional. My versatility, experience and formal training helps me to make the learning experience easy, stress free and fun. Currently, I play in a number of performing groups gigging regularly & produce artists for their own projects. I spent much of the past 20 years touring with a blues gospel artist, EC Scott, in which I have played with and rubbed elbows with a number of well known musician celebrities. Since 2001, I have released 5 Albums which have received airplay worldwide on various digital platforms and radio stations. I am currently endorsed by Blade guitars by Gary Levinson. I teach my clients in my creative and comfortable home teaching studio in Gilroy, California. I work with singers, guitarists/bassists, pianists & songwriters/producers/composers in a wide age range, assorted skill levels with a variety of musical goals. Some of the musical styles I regularly teach: Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Folk. I am Currently teaching all styles in guitar, bass, and ukulele in a fun atmosphere!"
Teaching Style
I teach my clients in my creative and comfortable home teaching studio in Gilroy, California. I work with singers, guitarists/bassists, pianists & songwriters/producers/composers in a wide age range, assorted skill levels with a variety of musical goals. Some of the musical styles I regularly teach: Rock, Pop, Blues, Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B, and Folk. I am Currently teaching all styles in guitar, bass, and ukulele in a fun atmosphere!"
Curriculum
Program 1: “Play Real Solos in 8 Weeks”
For Blues, Rock, Funk, Country
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Pentatonics
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Phrasing
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Bends, vibrato
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Simple licks
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Backing track practice
Program 2: “Jazz Guitar Foundations for Everyday Players”
For intermediate/advanced
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Shell voicings
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ii–V–I
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Walking bass basics
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Simple standards
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Improvisation concepts
Program 3: “Rhythm Guitar Mastery”
For all levels
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Funk strumming
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Country rhythm
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Blues shuffle
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Rock grooves
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Timing & feel
Mel Bay and Hal Learnard Textbooks are preferred.
Credentials & Affiliations
San Jose State University of Music Arts
Bachelor of Music Education, May 1991
Music Education and Jazz Performance
Graduated with Honors
NAMM Affiliate
BMI Affiliate