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Andrew

Price $71
Answer 24h
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Number of students Andrew has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$71/h

1^st lesson free

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Blues Guitar
Country Guitar

Experienced tutor in Guitar in Franklin, Andrew offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Blues Guitar
Country Guitar

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About Andrew

Music Lessons Will Travel (formally known as Music Lessons On Wheels) is a mobile music teaching service that was formed in 2002 by Andrew Hooker. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, we provide mobile music lessons in Franklin, Brentwood, Bellevue, and Thompson Station, Tennessee.

We offer one hour music lessons in:

Electric & Acoustic Guitar

Slide & Lap Steel Guitar

Bass Guitar

Piano

Drums

Clarinet

Music Lessons Will Travel specializes in Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Pop, and Classical styles. We teach all ages and levels from beginners to professional musicians.We typically recommend a starting age of 8 years old for piano and 10 years of age for guitar, drums, and woodwind instruments — although, there are exceptions and this varies from each individual student.

We also offer lessons in songwriting, music theory, ear training, computer audio, and recording and mixing techniques. Our audio recording and mixing classes are taught out of our state of the art Recording Studio: The Cave Studios. Our audio classes give you the opportunity to study hands-on in a world class facility!

Learning a musical instrument is a journey. You spend your entire life trying to master your craft. For some it's a hobby, for others a passion and a profession. I find the most joy in helping students reach their goals, and setting them down the correct path for success.

I began teaching lessons when I was 24. What started as a few friends, led to a music store position. Over time I slowly branched out on my own, and have been teaching now for 16 years.

Music Lessons Will Travel (formally known as Music Lessons On Wheels) was founded by guitarist, singer-songwriter, producer, and recording engineer, Andrew Hooker. Andrew is the author of over 60 songs in which 41 of them have been published through Mumbly Toe Music, BMI. He led the band, Vinyl Soup for 10 years, and in 2013, their 3rd full-length album charted at #5 on college radio. Andrew has been credited for producing over 15 albums, and is the owner of The Cave Studios based in Franklin, TN (Leipers Fork)

Andrew began studying and playing piano at age 7, guitar at age 10, clarinet at age 12, and drums at age 15. He began writing songs at age 12 and for years played guitar only by ear. Andrew recorded his first album at age 15, and his second album at age 16. His high school southern rock band, Grounded Pilots, recorded their second album at Fame Studios, Muscle Shoals, Alabama (studio where “Mustang Sally” was recorded).

Andrew’s training on piano was based in classical music from first grade until his junior year of high school. His junior year, he had the honor of studying with Professor Joel Harrison at Mississippi State University. Clarinet and drums were taught through his high school band, and Andrew was the drum line captain his junior and senior year of high school. He credits his school band director, Ron Williams, as one of his greatest musical mentors. In 1995, Andrew was a proud member of the Mississippi Lions All State Band (clarinet), and spent two weeks in Seoul, South Korea. Mississippi won the Lions Band parade and was the #1 Lions All-State Marching Band in the world that year. During Andrew’s senior year of high school, he had the unique experience of studying music composition and arranging with world famous jazz and Hollywood film composer, Dee Barton (1937-2001), another major musical mentor. Barton was best known as the drummer, trombonist, and composer for jazz legend Stan Kenton. Barton is also recognized for his film scores, most notably, two Clint Eastwood films, “Play Misty For Me” and “High Plains Drifter”. Upon graduation, Andrew was awarded the John Phillips Sousa Award in 1996.

After a year of attending Mississippi State University, Andrew’s father encouraged him to follow his dreams. In the summer of 1997, his musical and college journey took him to Los Angeles, California, where he attended and graduated from Musicians Institute, G.I.T. (guitar institute of technology) in Hollywood. His guitar studies were based in Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Improvisational concepts. He had the honor of studying with jazz-fusion guitarist Scott Henderson (Chick Corea and Tribal Tech), Daniel Gilbert (G.I.T. live and studio L.A guitarist), and Joe Elliott (G.I.T., live and studio L.A. guitarist). He also had the great honor of rubbing shoulders with legendary musicians such as Robben Ford, Mike Stern, Albert Lee, Jimmy Herring, Paul Gilbert, Terry Bozzio, and Billy Cobham. Along with attending G.I.T., Andrew also spent a great deal of his time at The L.A. Recording Workshop. This was a pro audio and recording school where his older brother, Phillip Hooker, worked as an audio instructor. Andrew interned in recording classes as a guitar player, and had the privilege of working with world famous drummer, Rick Parnell of Spinal Tap. Yes, the drummer from the famous movie who self-combusted!! It was at the L.A. Recording Workshop where he honed his skills and tricks of the trade in recording.

After graduating from G.I.T. in Hollywood, California, Andrew decided to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee. Wanting to be closer to his roots, he felt the south east was the best musical home. In 2002, Andrew formed the Progressive Rock band, VINYL SOUP. They released their debut album, “Chasing Yesterday” in December 2003. This album received national attention on college radio. In 2013 Vinyl Soup released its 3rd album, “The Beacon Within”. “The Beacon Within” charted at #5 on college radio, and saw Hookers band alongside critically acclaimed artists such as: Tedeschi Trucks Band, Mickey Hart, Buddy Guy, Phish, Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa, The Civil Wars, and John Mayer (See the chart!). Vinyl Soup has released three full-length albums, and has performed in 16 states throughout the United States. In addition to touring, Andrew also works as a producer with over 15 albums credited to his name. He is the owner of the Franklin, Tennessee (Leipers Fork based Recording Studio), The Cave Studios. In 2002, Andrew formed Music Lessons Will Travel. He saw a strong need for music lessons to be taught in the home. With the growing demands of school and extracurricular activities, this proved to be an instant success.

About the lesson

Every lesson I teach is custom-tailored for that student. My lessons are broken down into technique, scales, chords, arpeggios, rhythm, theory, and songs. There are basic fundamentals that apply to the instrument, and all styles of music, but I let the student choose what song or styles they are interested in. In the end, the student needs to be inspired. If the student is playing music they love, they will practice.

I have taught all walks of life. I have taught students from age 5-68. Beginners to pros.

If your teacher cannot demonstrate something, they cannot teach it. It is important that you find a teacher that you gel with. You need someone who can not only demonstrate, but can also relate the info, verbally.

A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
A student should have short term and long term goals. Students need to make sure the teacher they hire has the proper training background and teaching experience. And most importantly, your teacher should be patient!

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The first lesson with Andrew will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

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My service is mobile, and meets in the students home. All lessons are 1 hour, and meet once a week. Lessons are $60 an hour or per lesson. All lessons are based on a monthly commitment. There are no long-term contracts.

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Experienced tutor in Guitar in Franklin, Andrew offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

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free lessons

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