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      James Grillo
      James Grillo
      Music Teacher, Professional
      Location: Manchester , NH
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Bass Guitar, Guitar, Piano, Ukulele
      Education: B.A. in Music Performance, University of New Hampshire
      Performance Experience: Senior Recital, Performed Classical Piano Pieces for over an hour with one intermission. Performed with the Lake Forest College Jazz Ensemble for three years. Performed Guitar live on Fox 25's "Andover Zip Trip"
      Teaching Experience: 1 and a half years at Smash Music. 5 years, Private Instructor
      Teaching Philosophy: to approach each student with patience & encouragement. The exercises I work on with students are direct links to improving their senses of rhythm, harmony, and melody. The stronger the musical foundation, the more comfortable the student is at playing music.
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      Get to know James Grillo

       James Grillo began studying Piano at the age of 5, and Guitar at the age of 13. During his time at Lake Forest College, he played Jazz Guitar in the Lake Forest College Jazz Ensemble, and studied Classical piano with Ellen Mosher. In 2013, he graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.A. in Piano Performance. James is always fascinated by professional musicians who come from diverse genres such as Classical, Funk, Hard-bop Jazz, Rock, and Metal. “The guiding method of my teaching is to approach each student with patience & encouragement. The exercises I work on with students are direct links to improving their senses of rhythm, harmony, and melody. The stronger the musical foundation, the more comfortable the student is at playing music. My own practice is driven by the exact same concepts I enjoy teaching.” James’s interests outside of music include, Eastern & Western Philosophy, Acting, Physical Fitness, and Classic American Literature.  

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      18 MARCH AVE
      Manchester, NH 03103
      (603) 851-2026
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