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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Louie
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Leonid
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Leonid
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Louie
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Louie
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Leonid
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Leonid
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Louie
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Louie
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Leonid
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Leonid
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Louie
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Louie
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Leonid
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Leonid
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Louie
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Louie
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
#guitar #bassguitar #fingerstyle #5andup #ukulele
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 1 for Kids 8-11 yrs
Leonid
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Absolutely no prior musical experience needed. Students will learn musical fundamentals and play along to great songs by artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Beatles and Katy Perry. Our introductory guitar course covers basic chords, TAB reading, simple strumming and ensemble skills. Guitars available for use in the classroom. 14 weeks. For secure on-line registration click below, or to register by phone call 646-485-7244.
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ NYCGS - Midtown (30th St)Beginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Leonid
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Leonid
Leonid Morozov is a fifth generation musician from Kursk, Russia. He started out by playing harmonica on the streets of Moscow to earn lunch money at the age of nine. Leonid later picked up the guitar after hearing blues masters Mississippi Fred McDowell, B.B. King and others, and fell in love with with jazz after hearing Lester Young. The first portion of Leonid’s career was spent in Russia, where he often played with his first mentor and biggest influence, his grandad, pianist Leonid Vintskevich. Before coming to the US, Leonid successfully established himself on the Russian jazz scene, and participated multiple times in the “Jazz Province” Festival, “Lundstrem-fest-100”. He also led his own gigs in the top tier Moscow jazz clubs “Esse”, “Kozlov Club”, and “B.B. King club”, and played as a side man with famous Russian and European jazz musicians like Aleksei Kuznetsov, Lembit Saarsalu, Nick Vintskevich and others. After graduating from SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music in 2021, Leonid is making his way into the New York scene playing regularly in clubs, restaurants, and other venues around the city. In the short time since graduation, Leonid already performed at Caramoor Jazz Festival and James Moody Festival, as well as at clubs like Mezzrow, Flying Lobster, Django, Groove and Ornithology with his co-project “The Octet”. He has also performed as a side man with noticeable musicians like Samara Joy, Don Hahn, Jason Clotter, Nichelle Lewis and others. #5andup #guitar #bassguitar
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM @ Brooklyn Guitar SchoolBeginners 3 for Teens 12-16 yrs
Louie
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For students that have graduated from Beginners 2 for Teens
Louie
Louie Leager is bassist, guitarist, and composer from Portland, OR. Since moving to New York in 2017, Louie has toured worldwide, recorded on over a dozen albums, performed with a wide variety of artists in multiple styles (Jazz, Rock, Blues, Folk, Hip-Hop, Country, Brazilian), and has taught students all along the way. Louie has shared the stage with jazz greats such as Christian McBride, Roy Hargrove, Randy Napoleon, Etienne Charles, Philip Harper, Randy Gillespie, Brian Lynch, Peter Bernstein, and played at venues such as Orchard Hall (Tokyo), Muriel Kauffman Theater (Kansas City), Smalls Jazz Club (NYC), and Banyan Bowl (Miami). Louie has also performed in bands that have opened for Chance The Rapper, Vulfpeck, Slick Rick, and Big Krit.
Louie is a passionate educator with experience teaching all ages and skill levels. He excels at coaching students in improvisation, music theory, and playing in a variety of styles (Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, and Funk to name a few). He takes pride in helping students develop greatness in the their own unique musical journey.
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