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      About Stephen Klingman

      Stephen Klingman
      Stephen Klingman
      Music Teacher, Expert
      Location: Durham , NC
      Speaks: English
      Instructs: Bass Guitar, Guitar
      Education: North Carolina State University: BA in Global Sustainable Development, Minor in Spanish
      Performance Experience: Band leader/lead guitarist on Holland America Line. Lead guitarist at Mt. Calvary Word of Faith Church in Raleigh with Grammy-winning Pastor Shirley Caesar. Montreal Jazz Festival 2019. Shakori Hills Music Festival 2019 and 2020 (Spring 2019 with Tha Materials, Fall with Tanajah, 2020 with jAndr). "Tha Materials", an original hip-hop and neo-soul band from Durham. Sons of Paradise, original reggae band from Raleigh. Various local cover bands. Solo performer. Studio recording artist. Producer.
      Teaching Experience: Teaching through Music and Arts since 2019. Teaching privately since 2018. Experienced with both in-person and online teaching.
      Teaching Philosophy: Music is a connecting truth of human nature. By knowing music one comes to know themselves and the whole universe. My goal as a teacher is to guide you toward that inner truth and give you the tools to express it in your own special way. Every student is unique and I work with you to hone your strengths and develop your weaknesses. Last but not least, it's all about having fun!
      Ages Taught:
    • Ages 8 and up
    • Get to know Stephen Klingman

      Stephen Klingman teaches beginner to advanced guitar through individualized lessons built around each student's goals and favorite music. His instruction combines structured methods with playfulness, healthy technique, ear training, music theory, songwriting, and improvisation across rock, blues, R&B, pop, soul, reggae, funk, jazz, and other styles. Stephen believes every musical journey is unique and helps students develop the independence to turn their own ideas into music. He supports goals ranging from playing for family and friends to professional performance. Stephen has taught since 2019 and has toured nationally and internationally as a guitarist and bandleader.

      Stephen Klingman teaches at:
      3603 Witherspoon Blvd Suite 112
      Durham, NC 27707
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