Damien is the man! I've been learning the drums from him for over a year and he's an incredible teacher. He is great at just about every instrument you can think of, I highly recommend Damien to anyone looking to learn an instrument at any skill level.
Damien Smith Productions
- 26 hires
- 1 similar jobs done nearby
- Based in Long Beach, CA
- 24 years in business
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About Damien Smith Productions
I am a multi-instrumentalist, which gives me a different perspective with regards to how each instrument functions in the context of a song or a band. I also customize every lesson to fit the needs of each student. I feel that this creates a learning environment that inspires a disciplined practice routine. In addition to my love for music, I enjoy the opportunity to share ideas and concepts that pertain to music, but can be applied to every facet of life.
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Damien is very knowledgeable in music theory and techniques with various instruments. We have just started lessons together and look forward to learning how to play the bass guitar.
Damien is an excellent teacher. I took classical piano lessons for 11 years, but didn’t know how to play by ear. Within two lessons I’ve already started to pick things up. Damien is personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He has a knack for making seemingly complex (or even impossible) concepts easy to understand. Highly recommend!
I’ve only spoken to Damian on the phone and conversed via thumbtack about guitar lessons but I wanted to express just how knowledgeable and professional he was with me. He always responded promptly to all my calls and messages. I can’t wait to start working with him.
I have not had a lesson yet, but Damien was very responsive and helpful in getting me started. He has made me feel comfortable with my decision to work with him!
Professional. Knowledgeable of music theory, non-judgemental. Positive and encouraging
Damien is a gifted teacher with a great attitude. You know right off the bat that he genuinely loves music and wants to help others discover the intricacies of it. He's a well rounded musician with knowledge that will benefit all age groups. He made the learning process fun, and concepts easy to grasp with simple formula's that only come with years of experience. I would recommend him to all my friends and family. Also, he's a cool dude. That counts.
I lived out of town and hired him for my nephew. He without hesitation helped with my PayPal and put together a gift certificate for me to present as the gift. He seemed kind and efficient.
Damien is professional and courteous. He tailors lessons to the needs and abilities of the student. His range of musical knowledge and taste is exceptional. I always come away from my lesson with a challenge and greater appreciation of the craft.
Very good teacher he will teach you from the music theory, not only make You understand how to play guitar and know how to understand music, how music is make, what you learn from him is not going to limit you at the class, but also give You a guidance how you can do research on music by yourself after class. He can provide very academic course for you.
I was looking for a guitar teacher and after years of trying to play my guitar I bought in the early 80s I tried so hard to teach myself, and after months of looking at all kinds of self-help books, and the internet I got stuck, just like all the countless millions out there and gave up! I wasnt getting any younger, so I dusted off my guitar again in 2014 and sent out to find a teacher I started searching a few web sites for teachers, I even had a chance to interviewed a few over the phone. The last person I called was Damien. As we talked I knew right then after our long conversation he was the right person to teach me guitar. He took on this 59 year old who has a passion to learn, without very little prior knowledge of a guitar. Now 60 Ive learned so much after my 5th month and Im so grateful Damien took me on! He has a ton of patiences, hes a wonderful person and one heck of a guitar player!!! For all of you who want to learn how to play a guitar, or you know of someone whos interested, I highly recommend Damien, a guy who knows his way around a guitar, a bass, a piano and even the drums. So what do you have to loose, stop wishing about playing that guitar, and start learning how to play a guitar! Damien Smith, great guy, great teacher Rock On! Les G
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