Gadsby's Music Company

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Tammy Bartlett has a passion for all music. Mostly self taught as a child on piano, guitar, harmonica and bass, she attended university as a music major and learned the proper techniques for all instruments. Live performances, band tours, 10 years in the the US Army Band, studio sessions and self CD releases has taught Tammy the value of being a versatile musician. This shows in her instruction and each student benefits from this focus to provide the best lesson.

Taking lessons from Tammy on the piano, harmonica, guitar or bass, you can expect to learn proper technique, music theory, how to read music, ear training, songs of the students choice, scales, chords, songwriting and how to ‘jam’ with others.

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Paula has over 42 years of experience with classical guitar. She has been teaching at Gadsby's Music Company for 30 years, and a Hartnell College for the past 8 years. She has played as a professional performer for weddings, musicals, church services and other special occasions and parties.

Paula has classical training and has studied with Byron Tommigas, George Sakellariou, Jeff Stewart and many other well known teachers.

Working with Paula, you can expect to learn how to read notes, the classical finger style playing, scales, chords and much more. She also focuses on proper technique for both hands. Paula's joy in teaching her students is that they have a passion for the music they learn.

Lessons available for ages 7 and up, with availability in the morning and afternoon. Please call Gadsby's Music Company for more details or to sign up.

Janet grew up in Japan and started playing piano at age 6.

Education:

Japanese University
Los Angeles - Studied English
Professional training American Colleges - Music Degree

Quote:

"I love teaching music and I know that the piano will always be there. Playing my piano makes me happy. I tell all my students this and don't quit playing. I tell them the piano will be your friend."

"If you have a happy life, it's (the piano) there for you. If you have a sad life, it's there for you."

Teaching:

Janet has been teaching beginners to advanced musicians at Gadsby's Music Company, from age 6 and up, in note reading, theory, and technique for over 12 years. She currently has 45 regular students.

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Gianni has been teaching private and group lessons for 10 years in all styles and is currently accepting students at any level, ages 6 and up. Lessons are taught in his home studio in Santa Cruz and at Gadsby's Music Company in Salinas.

Gianni creates customized programs to fit the goals of each individual student, be it improvising in any style, playing written music, honing classical technical skills, improving knowledge of music theory or composing and arranging.

In addition to instruction on the instrument, curriculum includes customized play along CDs with musical examples and exercises to fit each individual student's needs, enabling them to practice more effectively at home.

Please call Gadsby's Music Company for more information or to sign up.

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Study Experience

Karl has been playing drums since the age of 10. Between the 7th and 8th grade he started playing the drum set in the junior high school stage band. He continued through high school playing in concert and symphonic bands and assorted high school rock bands.

College Instructors:

Greg Janusz - Monterey Peninsula College
Tony Cirone - San Jose State University
Dan Sabanavich - San Jose State University

Studied with:

Joe Santoro - South Bay School of Music Arts
David Garibaldi - Tower of Power
Walfredo Reyes Sr. - Wayne Newton
Richie Garcia - L.A. Session Player
Michael Carbello - Santana / Abraxas
Tory Luccketta - Tesla
Scott Morris - Bay Area Academy of Music
Currently studying with Jimmy DeGrasso

Karl continues studying and researching on the art of drumming by attending percussive arts conferences, drum clinics, workshops, videos, and private studies.

Playing Experience:

Karl has played in many assorted bands, with names such as Billy Thunder, Outlander, Silent Knight, Paragon, Purple Heart Fixation, Richard Lee and the Juke Boys, Up All Night, and am currently subbing with Chicano All Stars. The music styles in these bands range from Metal, Blues, Rock, Funk, Reggae, and Latin Jazz.

Teaching Experience:

Karl has been teaching for 25 years. He teaches all ages, from beginner to advanced. Karl continues to study and research new material to use in his lessons.

Also Available For:

Live and studio work
Teaching - All styles and levels
Percussion
Drum machine programming

Please call Gadsby's Music Company for more information or to sign up.