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Ukulele in the Finger Lakes
While guitar has been my primary instrument for 30 years, the ukulele is a close second. I got my first one on a whim in 2011. While planning a trip to Hawaii I chose a minimalist approach to packing. This would be the first trip ever, that left my guitar at home. Welp I lasted…
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Ukulele Blues ⏯
I have openings for private students in the mornings or afternoons. All ages and abilities are welcome. I teach a variety of music instruments and related topics. Weekly private lessons in person or online video chat. Or even lessons delivered to your door. Experimenting with some camera setups in the home studio, and noodling on…
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World of Music
Guitarist Michael George Gonzalez and percussionist Steve Imburgia present a world music program. This event is part performance and part discussion, exploring the music that has spawned from African rhythms. Music from west Africa, to South America, to the Caribbean, Latin America and the southern United States. Made possible with support from the Genesee Valley…
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World Music Program
Guitarist Michael George Gonzalez and percussionist Steve Imburgia present a world music program. This event is part performance and part discussion, exploring the music that has spawned from African rhythms. Music from west Africa, to South America, to the Caribbean, Latin America and the southern United States. Made possible with support from the Genesee Valley…
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Support My Work
In my 25 years as a creative arts professional, the landscape has changed dramatically. The advance of technology and prevalence of personal electronic devices have impacted the earning potential in creative fields. With these tools at hand – now almost anyone can pursue work in areas of music, graphic design, photography, copywriting, illustration, web development,…
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Music Lesson Openings
Hey Gang! I have openings for new students in 2024. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Students can choose in-person lessons, or online sessions for a variety of instruments and techniques. Gift Certificates are also available from my online shop.
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Guitar Triads: Three Note Chords
What is a chord? A Chord is a group of three or more notes played together. Three note chords are called Triads. These basic triads are fundamental building blocks of harmony. The first note of the triad is called the Root Note (1). The root note is also what gives the chord its name. The…
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Harmonized Scales: Ukulele [part I]
Major Scale The Major Scale is a system used to organize music notes into a group. With this “music alphabet” we can create melodies, harmonies, and chords. Each group of notes is commonly referred to as a Key. For example, here is the Major Scale for the Key of C: The Numbers Sometimes musicians use…
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Finger Lakes Ukulele Group
For the past several years I have studied and taught ukulele in Washington and Hawaii. Both places have a vibrant ukulele culture with active community groups designed to bring ukulele enthusiasts together, while providing opportunities to learn and develop their skills. I have been fortunate to teach hundreds of people how to play ukulele through…
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Music Anatomy | chords, scales, and keys
Feel unsure or intimidated by keys, chords, or scales? Wish you knew which scale to play and when? Want to learn songs by ear? Need a better sense of how to write songs? Learn music theory fundamentals from an experienced musician and teacher. I understand how music works…but more importantly I know how to explain…
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Ukulele Lessons in the Finger Lakes
Ukulele lessons in the Finger Lakes with Michael George. Michael has been performing and studying music since he was eight years old. As a youth he started with voice and trumpet playing in various bands and choirs during his school years. In his early twenties he picked up the acoustic guitar and began to write…
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Travis Picking
After learning the common cowboy chords and strumming patterns many guitar players are unsure how to develop their rhythmic approach to get variety in their sound. One option is fingerstyle guitar. Playing with a pick is an essential skill, but learning fingerstyle techniques will add depth and sophistication to your sound. Sell your beats online…
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New Student Openings
I’m happy to announce openings in my schedule for private students in the Geneva area. This includes parts of Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario counties. All ages and skill levels are welcome to sign-up. Receive a discount when you pay by the month. Special rates for seniors. All lesson programs are tailored to the individual. The…
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Mandolin Lessons
Michael has been performing and studying music since he was eight years old. As a youth he started with voice and trumpet playing in various bands and choirs during his school years. In his early twenties he picked up the acoustic guitar and began to write songs and study music theory. For the past fifteen…
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Blues Guitar Lessons
Michael has been performing and studying music since he was eight years old. As a youth he started with voice and trumpet playing in various bands and choirs during his school years. In his early twenties he picked up the acoustic guitar and began to write songs and compose chord progressions. For the past fifteen…
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Guitar Triads: Three Note Chords
What is a chord? A Chord is a group of three or more notes played together. Three note chords are called Triads. These basic triads are fundamental building blocks of harmony. The first note of the triad is called the Root Note (1). The root note is also what gives the chord its name. The…
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Lyons LEAP Program Guitar Class
Group Guitar Class I will be teaching a five week group class as part of the Summer LEAP Program. The classes are Tuesdays and Wednesdays and option to students in grades 6-12. There are three different hour long time slots each day and students can sign up when they arrive in the morning. About the…
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Ukulele Harmonized Scales
Major Scale The Major Scale is a system used to organize music notes into a group. With this “music alphabet” we can create melodies, harmonies, and chords. Each group of notes is commonly referred to as a Key. For example, here is the Major Scale for the Key of C: The Numbers Sometimes musicians use…
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Note Intervals on Ukulele
In this Blog lesson I will be exploring the basic concept of music note intervals. These are a universal concept of music regardless of what instrument you play. This lessons demonstrates how they come from the major scale, and how they are played on the ukulele. Major Scale: The Major Scale is a system used…
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