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A seasoned musician, Audie Bridges has played and taught for many years. He currently teaches jazz, classical and blues guitar, specializing in theory, improvisation and arranging for solo guitar. Audie has a Bachelor's degree in Composition from Berklee College of Music and a Master's degree in Jazz Studies from The New England Conservatory. In addition, he has studied jazz with Charlie Banacos, Mick Goodrick, Pat Martino and Lenny Breau. Advanced studies in classical guitar include work with Robert Sullivan and David Leisner.

As a practicing professional musician, Audie is a master of all styles of guitar. He currently plays in a flute-guitar duo with Steve Tapper. They have released three recordings and have a fourth in production. Audie teaches adults, all levels.

Audie is here Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.

www.tapperandbridges.com

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A long-time teacher with experience in programs throughout the greater Boston area, Danny is a knowledgeable and capable instructor. Working mostly with electric guitar students, he is an inspiring teacher and a welcome addition to our team!

Danny is here Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

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Long-time guitar-player turned mandolinist, Ian plays a variety of styles, from Celtic to Jazz to Folk/Rock, etc. He has played with Bluehouse Effect and New Grass Roots (not to be confused with Sam Bush's New Grass Revival!!). Humbly offering instruction to beginner-intermediate level students interested in improving their skills, learning new tunes, and exploring the diverse applications of the mandolin.

Ian teaches on Wednesdays, other days available.

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A professional guitarist from the age of 16, Raymond has performed in styles from classical to jazz, blues and folk to rock, traveling extensively from California to New England. Raymond has a Bachelor’s degree in Composition and Theory from the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music, and a Master's degree in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music. As a guitarist he specializes in composition, open and obscure tunings, jazz arrangements and the gamut of classical repertoire.

He has written and produced six acclaimed albums of original songs and solo guitar pieces, including his most recent release, “tunes from the blue fish.” In addition to his career as a top fingerstyle guitarist, Raymond also continues to compose and perform in the classical and modern music arenas, recently premiering a piece for guitar and flute at the first University of Massachusetts - Boston Faculty Composer's Forum, where he is a professor.

His services as a teacher are very much in demand. All levels are welcome.

Raymond is at the Emporium Monday and Thursday.

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Mike joined The Music Emporium staff in 1992. He has been teaching here full-time for years, specializing in bebop jazz and blues. Versatile as a player and teacher, Mike has students ages eight to sixty-eight. Evenings you will find Mike out around the New England jazz hotspots, playing with the Ken Clark Organ Trio, the Rusty Scott Group, and others. He has toured the U.S. and Europe, has recorded several records, and even some television spots. Mike graduated Berklee class of 1990, student of Jon Damian, Garrison Fewell and Charlie Banacas. All levels welcome.

Mike is here Monday through Thursday, and Saturdays.

www.kcot.net
www.severnrecords.com
www.myspace.com/melejazz

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The 2002 and 2003 New England 5-string banjo champion, and a six-time bluegrass banjo contest winner at the Lowell Banjo and Fiddle Championships, Rich is a tour de force on the banjo. A tasteful player and composer, Rich adapts a variety of musical genre to the five-string, preserving the melodic heart of the music while retaining an unmistakable "banjoistic" flavor. When he isn't teaching or working professionally outside music, Rich performs with traditional bluegrass bands here in Boston.

Rich is here Saturdays with other days available.

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Bob is most known for his intricate acoustic blues and slide work, but over his long career he has also played and sung in many blues, jug, zydeco and folk bands. He has recorded one solo CD, and done a great deal of session work during his years in Cambridge MA and in the Seacoast area. He studied with Rev. Gary Davis, and has performed with many notable musicians.

Bob is here every Thursday.

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Howie Tarnower is a multi-instrumentalist and well known veteran of the Bluegrass and Folk world. He has recorded and toured extensively with many bands and has performed with many of Bluegrass' finest musical talents; Tony Trischka, Peter Wernick, Don Stover, Chris Jones, Hazel Dickens, and Rose Maddox to name a few. He has played on dozens of recordings, soundtracks and broadcasts from Prairie Home Companion to Car Talk. Since settling in Boston he has taught at many area music schools and arts programs and continues to perform with many local artists as well as his own bands; Boston City Limits and The Blue Suede Boppers. Absolutely indefatigable, he will make your head spin with his energy and enthusiasm, not to mention exceptional technique and musicianship. Beginners through advanced students are welcome.

Howie is here every Monday.

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A potent multi-instrumentalist, Larry has been with us longer than any other instructor. A musician of great taste and ability, he is a patient and inspiring teacher. He has recorded several records, and toured extensively as an accompanist and in group settings. Larry's specialty as a teacher here is in old-time banjo, an instrument on which he truly excels. All levels are welcome. Larry is here on Tuesdays.

www.larryunger.net

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American-born multi-instrumentalist Michael Kerry has been regular fixture of the Boston session scene for several years, absorbing traditional melodies and styles while accompanying noted local and visiting musicians. In 1998 & 1999, Michael won the North American Irish Music championship on banjo and guitar, and represented the U.S. at the All-Ireland Fleadh, taking 2nd in guitar accompaniment in 1998. He is a much loved former Music Emporium teacher, we are now happy to welcome him back to our teaching staff with limited availability for Celtic and Folk Mandolin study.

http://cdbaby.com/cd/michaelkerry

Michael is here on Saturdays.

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