My name is Dan Cosley and NWPGL is my teaching studio. I'm a classical, acoustic and electric guitarist, composer and dedicated teacher. I strive to create a welcoming and fun learning environment that fosters versatile and creatively-fulfilled musicians. I welcome guitarists of any style or age group, and any ability level.
MY TEACHING APPROACH:
- My lessons are relaxed and fun, but focused. I like to work with my students on music that truly inspires them. If you take lessons from me, you will learn about technique and theory, but always in relation to songs and pieces by your favorite musicians. Similar to how we all learn our mother tongue as children, the emphasis should be on learning to play by playing.
MY QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's Degree in Guitar Performance, Teaching Assistantships in Guitar and Music History. University of Denver.
- Currently an instructor of guitar at Portland Community College.
- 14 years of professional teaching experience, including university positions.
- Worked in Tokyo, Japan for 5 years as a professional guitarist, composer, and teacher.
- I've performed as a classical and electric guitarist in Europe, Asia, and the United States.
- I'm an internationally recognized composer and arranger. My pieces are available through Canadian publisher Les Productions d'OZ and Japanese publisher Gendai Guitar.
- I was the first foreign-born guitarist elected to the Japan Guitar Ensemble Association's board of directors.
- I remain active internationally as a professional performer, composer, improviser and teacher.
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Please contact me with any questions!