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Lloyd Orsino

Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons
Las Vegas,NV
Lloyd  Orsino
32
years of professional experience

Dynamic Guitar Teacher from Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons, adept in lesson planning and fostering musical creativity. Excelled in tailoring instruction to meet diverse student needs, significantly enhancing skill development and music theory comprehension. Cultivated strong relationships, leveraging expert fretboard knowledge and adaptive teaching strategies for impactful learning experiences

Passionate Teacher experience in helping adult learners and minor students develop advanced abilities. Imparts deep love of subject area through well-planned lessons and hands-on activities. Consistently earns top marks from students for fun, engaging and in-depth classes.

Focused Guitar Instructor offering over 20 years of positive performance in music industry roles. Energetic and creative with a passion for helping students to hone superior technique while enjoying the learning process.

Work History

Guitar Teacher

34 Years 1 Month
Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons | 09.1992 - Current
  • Provided guitar instruction to students of varying age and skill levels.
  • Developed lesson curriculum based on student skill level.
  • Promoted lifelong learning by exposing students to various genres of music and diverse guitar-playing styles.
  • Enhanced student performance by incorporating diverse teaching methods and guitar techniques.
  • Encouraged creativity and self-discovery through experimentation with musical instruments.
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by accommodating the unique needs of each student while maintaining high expectations for all learners.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans for individual students, resulting in improved skill development and understanding of musical concepts.
  • Pursued ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with trends, techniques, and best practices in teaching guitar.
  • Built rapport with students and family members.
  • Provided students with written and recorded material to organize home practice sessions.
  • Assessed each student's playing talent to tailor instruction to meet individual needs.
  • Established strong rapport with students, parents, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration.
  • Monitored student practice habits outside class hours, providing tips for time management or goal-setting when necessary.
  • Utilized multimedia resources such as software programs, video recordings, or online tutorials in support of effective instruction in guitar playing techniques.
  • Took excerpts from various music texts to provide students with well-rounded knowledge and retained interest.
  • Developed comprehensive plans to increase repertoire, technical abilities and aural development.
  • Cultivated a positive classroom atmosphere by balancing discipline with encouragement and praise.
  • Created custom lesson plans for students, advised on equipment purchases and assigned personalized homework to maximize learning and enhance lesson plans.
  • Implemented creative approaches to teach music theory, enhancing student comprehension of complex concepts.
  • Encouraged creativity in students by guiding them through the composition process, from brainstorming ideas to refining their original pieces.
  • Developed relationships with local music stores or industry professionals to enhance connections between classroom learning experiences and real-world applications.
  • Monitored student progress and provided individualized instruction to meet student needs and goals.
  • Supported students in identifying, setting and achieving personal goals.
  • Assisted clients in preparing for auditions or performances
  • Created relaxed environment and built strong rapport with students and families, resulting in more productive lessons.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Composition

University of Hawaii At Manoa | Honolulu, HI | 05.2020

Associate of Science - Music Business Minor in Audio Engineering

H.C.C (Honolulu Community College) U.H. | Honolulu, HI | 05.2015

Studied business on Performance Rights Organizations, (ASCAP) , Copyrights, Publishing, etc.

Vocational (Honor's Graduate) - Music Live Performance , Theory, Improvisation, Et

Musician's Institute (Guitar Institute Technology) | Hollywood, CA | 09.1990
  • Honoree of [Graduate] Live performance before prestigious instructors, Live playing performances and real life applications , exposed to many different styles as well as studying Jazz, Classical, Fusion, Progressive, Country , Funk, Innovative updated techniques and Contemporary styles of music

Skills

Lesson Planning
Music Theory
Appointment Scheduling
Small Group Instruction
Adaptive lesson planning
Solid rhythm guitar playing
Sight-Reading Proficiency
Student needs assessment
Ability to teach songwriting
Familiarity with recording techniques
Expert fretboard knowledge
In-depth chord knowledge
Capable of teaching ear training
Ability to teach music notation
Understanding of guitar effects
Lesson management

Accomplishments

  • Over 25 years experience in Live playing recording .
  • Opened up as Sabbatar Hawaii local band for Major Label 80s & 90s rock bands e.g.
  • 1) Nickel Back 2000-Gussy Lamour in Honolulu, Hawaii
  • 2) Quiet Riot
  • 3) Slaughter
  • 4) Kiss Tribute Bands ( Hotter Than Hell
  • 5) Warrant
  • Recorded E.p. of Progressive metal music and Los Angeles scene

Played professionally at Blaisdell Arena and gigged with 80s hard rock cover tune bands for over 15 years

  • Back up Guitarist for Paul Shortino ( Former Quiet Riot Lead singer (Duke Fame in Spinal Tap)) Now at Las Vegas Rock the Vault at Las Vegas Hard Rock Cafe
  • Former Guitar teacher to Bounty Hunter Dog Duane Chapman
  • Currently releasing a Self produced Progressive Melodic metal music and Video release for July 2024 for his band Floyd Shredmeister's X-treme defiance

Timeline

Guitar Teacher

Shredmeister Mobile Guitar Lessons
09.1992 - CurrentRead More

University of Hawaii At Manoa

Bachelor of Arts from Music Composition
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H.C.C (Honolulu Community College) U.H.

Associate of Science from Music Business Minor in Audio Engineering
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Musician's Institute (Guitar Institute Technology)

Vocational (Honor's Graduate) from Music Live Performance , Theory, Improvisation, Et
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Lloyd Orsino