Jeffrey

Rate $30
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Number of students Jeffrey has taught since their arrival at Superprof
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Number of students Jeffrey has taught since their arrival at Superprof

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Experienced tutor in Guitar in Upland, Jeffrey offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Bass guitar

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About Jeffrey

Jeff Raffie Bio

Jeff Raffie started studying the trumpet at age 10. At age 14, he began studying the guitar and 4 years later, at age 18 he began learning the bass. Seeing the Beatles on TV opened his eyes to the world of music which inspired him to become a musician. Jeff played in school bands (rock/jazz/concert) all throughout his middle and high school years. He went to Jersey City State College and the Julliard School of Music. Jeff studied trumpet with Edward Truetel at Julliard and Jerome Callet in New York City. He studied guitar in music stores in the Northern New Jersey area. He also studied Jazz with a well known instructor and performer from the Philadelphia area, Joe Mass. Jeff started performing on a weekly basis when he was 16 and has continued his weekly performing to this day. He currently plays the guitar, trumpet and is the Musical Director with one of the most well known Tri-State wedding, Club, and Party Bands ‘The Chatter Band.’ Jeff is also a musical director for teenage rock bands. He has worked with a group called ‘Lil Rock’ (concealed information)

Jeff has been with the Chatter Band for 28 years. His band had opened for many Philadelphia events. They have played the national anthem for many sporting events and performed at Welcome America (Philadelphia’s Fourth of July Celebration).

Jeff was given the opportunity 35 years ago to teach a private lesson. He then realized how great of an experience it was giving lessons and giving the gift of music to a student that he began teaching more often. He believes every student, no matter what level they are, is capable of learning and enjoying the instrument they are playing. Jeff’s style of teaching comes from his past instructors as well as his many years of hands on experience as a teacher, performer, studio musician and a student. His lessons include every facet of learning(theory, composing, improvising, ear training, reading , and all techniques) that are necessary to keep the student interested , inspired, and driven to become the best player they can be.

I walked in to a music studio in 1980 and asked for a teaching job.

Education

Jersey City College 1972-1973 |
-General Education Course
Julliard School of Music NYC 1973-1975 |
-Courses in Harmony , Ear Training, Composition

Experience
1980 – 1985 | Private Instructor
Major Music | Irvington New Jersey

1992 – Current | Private Instructor
Swarthmore/Springfield Music

1986 – Current | musical director/Guitar Player
TheChatterband.com

1992 – Current |musical director
LilRockBand.com | Brookhaven PA
-Provide instruction to a four piece band-ages 13-16

1992 – Current | Private Instructor
In-Home Instruction |Brookhaven PA

2013-2014 Private instructor
Burn Brea academy Folcroft PA
Skills
-Diverse in different Genre’s of music
-Instruction on Guitar, Bass, Trumpet
-Playing Guitar for 32 years+
-Work with many levels and ages of students
-Reliable, good communication
-recording and engineering
*References available upon request

About the lesson

I sit and chat for a few minutes,make them feel comfortable.

I ask them what type of music the are interested in learning as well as what they listen to.

I assure them if they follow my instruction and have the desire to learn i will get them playing within a few weeks.

i am very generous with my lesson when i work in my home studio!

Ages from 5 to 75

Do what i ask on a daily basis and you will enjoy the gift of music!

A current gentleman in his 50's that has been struggling with his guitar skills.Over the last 3 months he has made great progress!

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
If they no experience i guide as to what lies otherwise i let them speak

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