Bill Ireton

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Guitar, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Blues Guitar, Neo Soul Guitar, Rock Guitar, Reggae Guitar, Bossa Nova Guitar, Jazz Guitar, Lead Guitar, Slide Guitar, Beginner Guitar for Kids, Chicago Blues Guitar, Country Guitar, Guitar and Voice, Ukulele
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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

  • Pentatonics

  • Phrasing

  • Bends, vibrato

  • Simple licks

  • Backing track practice

Program 2: “Jazz Guitar Foundations for Everyday Players”

For intermediate/advanced

  • Shell voicings

  • ii–V–I

  • Walking bass basics

  • Simple standards

  • Improvisation concepts

Program 3: “Rhythm Guitar Mastery”

For all levels

  • Funk strumming

  • Country rhythm

  • Blues shuffle

  • Rock grooves

  • 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 

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