Apple offers guitar, bass, drum and percussion lessons from beginner to advance. Sean, Scott, Bret and Guy are very versatile and can cover Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country and Pop. If you’re just starting or need to take your playing to the next level, they can help. We offer free lessons with any new guitar, bass, drumset or snare purchase. (see store for details)
Sean Foote
BASS • Sean Foote
Sean has been playing the bass for over 18 years and teaching in Portland and Los Angeles for 8 years. He started to play bass at the age of 17. He opened his ears to bass virtuosos such as Jaco Pastorius, Stanley Clarke, James Jamerson and Victor Wooten that culminated into a style blending slapping, tapping techniques as well as just being a bass player and laying down a groove. He has been on multiple North American tours and numerous recording sessions with bands and artists such as: Jennifer Batten, Tony Furtado, Linda Hornbuckle, Olivia Warfield, Hi C, Sugar Free, Pauly Shore, Stephanie Schniderman, Nicole Campbell and the Afrodisiacs He is currently playing full time with Linda Hornbuckle and Jennifer Batten and enjoying teaching at Apple Music.
I can be reached at (503)703-2094 or sean@seanfoote.com or visit my website at www.seanfoote.com
Scott McDevitt
GUITAR • Scott McDevitt
Scott McDevitt offers private guitar lessons for rock, jazz, funk, blues, folk and country. He teaches all ages and all levels.
My musical background is very diverse and I enjoy teaching almost any style. My main goal as a teacher is to realize the direction the student would like to go and take them there. While learning the fundamentals of the guitar are essential, I don’t like to waste time on lessons and exercises that don’t interest the student. Learning should be fun, not a chore. Whether your goal is to strum simple folk songs, rip on rock tunes, or play more complex jazz/funk, I can show you the way.
Phone: (503)407-1794
Email: spmcdevitt@msn.com
Bret
GUITAR • Bret Malmquist
Bret: If you are interested in playing the guitar I can help. I have been playing the guitar for 32 years and have been teaching for 18 years. I attended U of O for two years studying music and graduated with honors from the guitar institute of technology (Hollywood CA) where I had the opportunity to study with some of the greatest guitarist in the world (Robben Ford, Joe Pass, Scott Henderson, Frank Gambale, Jennifer Batten, and Paul Gilbert to name a few). I can also teach you music theory, technique, improvising, reading music (or tab), ear training and songs. I will cater the lessons to meet your needs. If you just want to learn some songs we can do that. If you want to learn how to shred we can do that. If you want to play solo classical guitar we can do that too. All I need from you is to set aside practice time and to practice so we can keep moving forward. If you do I’m sure you will enjoy the results. Playing music can be a lot of fun and now is your chance to be a part of it. I teach all levels from beginners to advanced. If you are interested in finding out more information about lessons I can be reached at Apple Music (503) 226-0036, my cell phone (503) 780-9596 or by e-mail Bretmalm@gmail.com
DRUMS • Guy Maxwell
Guy has had a life long passion for making music. Before playing the drums in high school he was an accomplished piano and bass trombone player. Today he offers drum lessons to everyone – from beginner to advanced. Guy also manages the Drum Store at Apple Music.
Styles and Concepts offered: Rock, Double kick, RB, Funk, Linear, Jazz, Big Band, Sight Reading, Afro-Caribbean, Snare Technique, Moeller, Rudimental, Orchestral, Sight Reading, Polyrhythmic structures, and Soloing in all genre’s. He prepares students for college acceptance.
Studied with: Chic Colburn, Mel Brown and Steve Lawrence. Master Studies with: David Gariballdi (Tower of Power), Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa), and Steve Berios (Fort Appache Band, NY). He has also studied music at Lewis and Clark College and Portland State University.
Recorded or Performed with: Nu-Shooz, John Fahey, Terry Robb, Chuck Berry, Steve Allen (Tonight Show), The Coasters, Platters, Marvelettes, Buddy Guy, Rick McNutt, Darrin Clend, Allysa Shwarry, Al Criado, Kery McKoy, Four Tops, Tom Grant, and many more. In addition Guy as been a Guest Clinician for the Percussive Arts Society.
Guy can be reached at Apple Music, (503)226-0036 or send an email to guyapplemusic@yahoo.com
