Kent Smedley

Address Jacksonville, FL USA
URL http://www.kentsmedley.com
Phone # (904)739-9356
Instruments Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards/Synth, Recording, Theory, Ear Training, Composition
Musical Styles Rock/Pop, Alternative, Metal, Blues, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Acoustic/Folk, Country, Christian, Classical, Pretty much any and every style and technique except flamenco
Skill Levels All levels

Personal Statement

I would love to help you achieve your musical goals, while at the same time providing you with a solid foundation with which you will have the confidence and knowledge to play any style you wish. After teaching literally over 1,000 students in 23 years time I am sure that I will be able to help you reach your full musical potential.

Teaching Details

Teaching Experience 23 Years
Teaching Location Music World in Mandarin Monday-Thursday, Chip's Music on Southside Blvd. on Friday. I would not be opposed to teaching out of my personal residence in the Lakewood area, but I have too many students to drive to other people's homes.
Lesson Rates 80 per Month. This is for four(4) 1/2 hour lessons each month. See website.
Cancellation Policy 24 hours notice required for a make-up. Also, see website
Teaching Hours
Thursday: 2:00PM
Friday: 3:30,4:00,4:30PM
Musical Influences Segovia, Al Dimeola Yngwie Malmsteen, Christopher Parkening, Paul Gilbert, Vinne Moore, Eliot Fisk, etc.
Performing Experience I have played almost 1,000 gigs in rock bands, many others as a solo classical performer, touring jazz bands in college, etc.
Education & Training Started playing at age 4. I have studied classical guitar with James Chandler, Stephen Robinson and Christopher Parkening; jazz with the legendary Jack Peterson at the University of North Florida and gary starling at Jacksonville University.