Sam Smiley

Address Kalamazoo, MI USA
Instruments Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Theory, Ear Training
Musical Styles Rock/Pop, Alternative, Funk/R&B, Blues, Jazz, Punk, World, Acoustic/Folk, Country
Skill Levels All levels

Personal Statement

I try to cover as many bases as I can with my students. I have a schooled background, but started out learning things by ear, so I've learned music from two angles. I try to get my students to learn how to read music, rhythms, and chord changes. I can teach all levels, from very begining to advanced.

Teaching Details

Teaching Experience 1 Years
Teaching Location Studio at Western Michigan, Marshalls Music in Kalamazoo
Lesson Rates $15 per 1/2 Hour.
Musical Influences Kurt Rosenwinkel John Mayer Wes Montgomery The Beatles Scofield
Performing Experience All over the US (Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York) and in Europe (Belarus and Italy) performing in either concert settings or in small clubs.
Education & Training BMA in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan Lake Placid Institute for jazz