Ruben Ramos
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Rates: $60 per hour, $40 per half hour.
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"Patient, postive, and professional is my philosophy. I can with confidence, tell you that you be studying one of the best teachers you've had. Music is my passion and I love sharing it with others. For more than 23 years I've studied and performed with the best instructors for many years and have performed extensively here in town and abroad. You will find me patient and positive all along the way and making the lessons FUN! My method lays it out for you in a concise manner and I give you a practice routine you will need to reach your musical goals. So give me a call so we can start you on the path to reach your goals within this wonderful world of music!"
I'm a Los Angeles native playing music passionately for more than 33 years. I started playing music at 9 years old and my love for music has only grown. I teach privately at several music stores as well as a community college in Walnut. I have extensive experience in teaching music for the last 20 years. My training is vast and have been mentored by world class teachers in every area of study. You will be in good hands when you study with me. Also I have done many tours in the U.S. and abroad to places like Great Britain, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, to name a few. I have performed with The Ten Tenors from Australia, David Hasslehoff, Davis Gaines (Phantom Of The Opera), Patty Andrews, Liew Mathews (Nancy Wilson), Jim Stubblefield of the group Incendio (Flamenco, Latin) and Luis Bonilla (New York jazz composer/trombonist with the Mingus Band, The Lincoln Center Orchestra and Marc Anthony). I currently work at Mt San Antonio College (Walnut, Ca) as a part time accompanist in the Vocal Jazz dept as well as rhythm section coach for the jazz band program. I have extensive experience with young students having taught for many years and I work in education for Los Angeles Unified School Dist. I teach practical things that students can use and I tailor the lessons to the student in ways to bring out the best in the student.
Subjects taught:
•Guitar (Electric and Acoustic)
•Vocals (Vocal Coaching)
•Bass (Electric and Upright)
•Music Theory
•Composition
•Jazz, Classical, Latin, Rock, Blues
Mt San Antonio College A.A. Music 1988
Outstanding Jazz guitarist Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival, Berkley Ca 1987-88
Cal State University Los Angeles Music 1991
Outstanding Jazz bassist Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival, Berkley Ca 1991
Studied voice privately with Dr. Maurice Allard from 1993-95.
Currently working as accompanist and coach for the Mount San Antonio College Music Dept 2003-present
References
"Ruben is one of the most versatile musicians I've ever known. The man is a chameleon. He can play Jazz, Folk, Latin and classical with the utmost integrity, true to form, and with astonishing flare. Lookout for this man!" - Harvey Barkin "L.A. Jazz Scene"
One-to-one lessons
Group Classes
Pasadena Youth Guitar Program
This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of guitar as well as introduce students to the world of music related to the guitar. Students will learn the basics of music theory and learn basics of rhythm, basic chords and perform music for the concert at the last class meeting.
It's a:
class
Venue:
City Of Pasadena Villa Park Community Center
Location:
Pasadena, Ca, United States
Date and time:
Wednesday 4pm-5pm
Friday 4pm-5pm (Lab 5pm-6pm)
Rates:
$10 for 10 weeks for qualified applicants Experience
Performer for more than 26 years
I have been performing for more than 26 years. I have professional training from some of the best teachers in the business. I have an extensive background in music ranging from performing on tours with rock bands, musical theatre, chamber groups on classical guitar and on double bass (upright bass) and a metal band back in the day. Toured overseas to counrties like Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Great Britain, Japan, Korea and even Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops in 2004.
I have worked with The Ten Tenors from Australia, Jim Stubblefield of the group Incendio (Flamenco), Luis Bonilla (New York jazz trombonist with the Mingus Band, The Lincoln Center Orchestra and Marc Anthony). David Hasslehoff, Patty Andrews, Bea Arthur, Burliegh Drummond (Ambrosia and Tin Drum).I also work at Mt San Antonio College (Walnut, Ca) as a part time faculty member in the Vocal Jazz dept. Performed and composed music in Los Angeles for TV and film. I'm currently the main composer for Artwistic Productions headed by Voislav Andronescu who has worked for Lucasfilm and now has his own company. I've had the great honor of studying with late great Maurice Allard, my voice teacher for two years. Maurice Allard was the director of the Orange County Master Chorale and was a previous instructor at the French Conservatory and Julliard before that. To had studied with Maurice, one was invited only once he has heard you sing. I did group lessons with a band around that time and soon asked me to study privately with him for over a year.
I can say that I'm one of the most solid players you will find anywhere. With my extensive experience you will find that I bring a top level of professionalism, creativity, honesty, passion and unflinched integrity. Let me play for you. You won't regret it.
Dates:
Sep 1982 - Jan 2009 Teaching
Services
THE SMALL PRINT
Makeup lessons are done as follows: If the student calls me at least 24 hours in advance, I will possibly credit a makeup time at a later date other than your regular lesson time. Anything less than 24 hours, you will be billed. Of course that depends if I have a time slot available. I have made exceptions but only in rare cases as in an emergency.
