DANIEL SMITH
boogie woogie, blues, soul-jazz, rock'n'roll
TUITION
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> BLUES, BOOGIE WOOGIE & SOUL-JAZZ PIANO TUITION
On Tour : Check TOUR DATES for Daniel's next TUITION & MASTERCLASS TOURS.
On Line : Sessions via Skype/Teams etc.
On Demand : Via WhatsApp, bespoke documents/audios ; when/how desired.
On Menu : A huge selection of key skills.
InSpirational : Daniel empowers you - gets to the core of what you need to achieve!
In Tune : With your level, aims, time-schedule & budget.
In Scotland! : Short-stay tuition packages in Dollar FK14.
Contact Daniel for info!
> WHAT DANIEL'S 'TUTEES' SAY ABOUT DANIEL'S BLUES, BOOGIE WOOGIE & SOUL-JAZZ PIANO TUITION.
"Daniel is a rarity - a blues pianist who is AND trained teacher. It shows! His sessions are meticulously planned & his feedback documents & audios come in entirely relevant detail... all without any loss of the spontaneity, fun and creativity so necessary in jazz & blues. He has the knack (from afar) of being totally 'present', frequently humorous; and uncannily go with the flow of my stumbles, direction changes & ongoing requirements on all levels. Flexible, stimulating, entirely meeting my needs. I really can't recommend him highly enough!" Mike, London, UK.
"Daniel's piano teaching seems to know no limitations. I'd recommend his distance tuition package without hesitation. He has unparalleled passion for and experience & understanding of blues piano. His performance tips, artists/song recommendations and choice of material for me are inspirational. He has also been extremely understanding and flexible on an individual level regarding life and work schedules. Each and every 'session' is a serious blues piano learning experience - relaxed & frequently entertaining! Keep up the great work Daniel." Marcus, Glocs., U.K.
"BEST present ever! <Intensive tuition>... with the genius that is Daniel. Whether you're an experienced player or just starting out (or anywhere in between), Daniel will tailor everything to exactly meet your needs. Insightful, knowledgeable, fascinating, stimulating - the time just flies; he manages the sessions so skillfully; the practice tips and audio recordings are invaluable. Mark, Glasgow, U.K.
"[Daniel delivered] a really brilliant series of workshops and masterclasses, followed by a superb evening concert… A great day learning about the origins and terminology of Blues & Boogie… The most fascinating exhibit was the massive family tree of Jazz! The whole theatre was packed to capacity…the fact that people still came out in these financially challenging times shows there is an appetite for blues and jazz… I hope Daniel will return again. For now I'm happy to be looking forward to some online lessons!" Trevor, Cornwall, U.K.
> THE LOWDOWN ON...
INNOVATIVE DISTANCE TUITION
>Bespoke tailored blues/boogie woogie/jazz piano tuition packages delivered to your home, from Daniel's (in Scotland).
>Via Skype; Whatsapp; & Zoom...specially produced documents & audios; and more!
>A huge amount is covered, very quickly - totally at your convenience!
>Personalised content & resources are produced, just for you.
>And fabulous deals are available for batches of input - 5hrs or 10hrs! Of course 'PAY-AS-YOU-GO' hourly rates are also available.
All prices also apply to 'live' tuition-in-your-home, with pre-agreed travel costs.
Tuition also available in Dollar, Scotland! Get in touch! Daniel is happy to call you for a chat too!
> SO, WHAT DOES BLUES, BOOGIE WOOGIE & SOUL-JAZZ PIANO TUITION WITH DANIEL ENTAIL?
THE OVERVIEW
Areas covered include : twelve bar blues, eight-bar blues, boogie woogie left-hands, walking-bass figures, blues introductions & endings, boogie breaks, jazz chords, practice short-cuts, the blues scale, improvisation, technique, blues and jazz theory, composition, transposing, background & history, recommended listening, performance coaching and much much much more...
FROM THE BEGINNER TO THE 'GIGGER'; FROM JAZZ TO ROCK; FROM THE CLASSIC TRACKS TO THE OBSCURE...
DANIEL SAYS...
"The content is totally dictated by you; is super-practical in terms of getting you playing; & focuses on what YOU want - your preferences & needs. We can run through an overview of blues basics & some nitty-gritty; do innovative things for you to start to practise & play with confidence & enjoyment; or dive in to tackling those advanced tracks you've always wanted to master."
"I provide bespoke summaries from the sessions; links to my YT tutorials or other material; audio feedback in bite-size handy chunks; recommended blues and boogie piano listening; and my ‘helpline’ after each lesson, for any questions and queries."
"And much much more! It's really a comprehensive package, entirely flexible & tailored to you & your needs. I'm passionate about what I do & will always go the extra mile to ensure I can best share the music I love with you & get you playing with direction."
> MUSIC TEACHING BACKGROUND
MORE THAN 30 YEARS' EXPERIENCE...
>Daniel Smith is a qualified and experienced teacher with 30+ years' experience.
>He has been a specialist university music tutor on BA Applied Music degree courses.
>He has tutored at the The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS).
>He has run workshops at festivals, arts centres and Arts Council-funded events throughout The U.K..
>He has played blues, jazz, and boogie woogie piano for 48 years.
>He has had extensive classical training, beyond Grade 8 Classical and studied music to Scottish Higher level.
>His Masterclasses & Workshops are one-to-one or small group and started in London in 1993.
>His Distance Tuition really meets your needs in a creative, specific and convenient way.
>Both the tuition, the feedback and the whole multi-level delivery provide some great practical tips on a myriad of aspects of blues, jazz, and boogie woogie piano.
> Finally, Daniel is increasingly working on tailored tuition with clients. He is a supremely sensitive, creative, positive and a respectfully aware music tutor... happy to talk any time about any related specific requirements you may have.
See also... YOUTUBE RESOURCES IN THE YOUTUBE TUTORIALS SECTION!
