Shawn Graham
About
[5.0 rating over 6 reviews from another lesson platform]
Shawn has been teaching private lessons since 2014 and is currently available to teach lessons online. Shawn has helped students go from no musical knowledge to giving public performances. Shawn received his training at the UC, Irvine where he received his Bachelor of Music and Cal State, Fullerton where he received a Master’s Degree in Music Performance. Shawn has released three self-produced, original jazz albums.
Reviews from Another Lesson Platform
Shawn is a super patient and knowledgeable. I highly recommend him.
Great first lesson! Got me going and feeling comfortable. He has vast experience, and comfortable teaching style, but keeps me moving forward. Very Happy!
Shawn is very well informed on music theory. I have had discussions with him on numerous occasions, quite enlightening.
He is a very patient teacher and really goes the extra mile when it comes to explaining things I'm having trouble with.
My daughter became interested in playing the bass guitar after seeing a friend perform in the Jazz Band concert at her school. After asking around, Shawn came highly recommended. He was nice, knowledgeable, dedicated to teaching and I was impressed with how kept my daughter engaged and motivated. He is someone I recommend highly.
He has a lot of knowledge, and have passion for music. He is very nice and fun to talk. He speaks Japanese pretty well.
Teaching Style
Shawn teaches and performs on electric and upright bass. He is proficient in genres including pop, rock, jazz and classical. As an expert in his field, Shawn looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals. Shawn’s teaching style focuses on engaging the student and making learning fun. He feels that sparking a student’s interest is key to their success. As a lifelong learner of music, he has a vast array of knowledge to draw upon.
Credentials & Affiliations
Master of Music, California State University - Fullerton, July 2014 - May 2018
Bachelor of Music, University of California - Irvine, August 2012 - May 2014
Associate of Arts - Music, Santa Ana College, August 2008 - May 2012
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering, University of Colorado - Boulder, August 1982 - December 1987