Teacher in Los Angeles area

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crooksj5

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Joined: Jan. 7 2014

Teacher in Los Angeles area

Hey everyone I am looking for recommendations for good flamenco guitar teachers in the LA area. I actually am in Las Vegas but know there are not any flamenco teachers out here. I would like to do at least one in person each month and probably will need to supplement that with Skype lessons.
Little bit of background, I studied classical in college and got a degree in performance. I have listened to flamenco for a few years now and done my best to take in what I can aurally. I work as a teacher and musician, but have been trying to learn flamenco more seriously over the last couple years through some books (koster, Graf-Martinez) and some videos.

So any suggestions for good instructors would be great.

Thanks

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 10 2016 16:27:49

Grisha

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RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

Would Bay Area be too far for you?

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 10 2016 16:40:40

Leñador

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Joined: Jun. 8 2012
From: Los Angeles

RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

Grisha would be a pretty stellar teacher.
If your stuck on LA I could help you. Depending on what your goal is musically I could recommend the right guy. Solo playing, dance accompaniment or baile accompaniment?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 10 2016 16:55:07

crooksj5

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RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

Grisha- Normally I would say that would be too far but for someone of your caliber.... Hmm Let me think on the logistics some more.

Lenador- I would say mostly solo playing and possibly some dance accompaniment

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 10 2016 17:10:23

Leñador

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From: Los Angeles

RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

I'll send you PM.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 10 2016 22:35:59

crooksj5

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RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

Any other recommendations from anyone for a teacher in Los Angeles.

Thanks!

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 13 2016 1:12:31

Leñador

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From: Los Angeles

RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

You're welcome btw.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 13 2016 1:58:48

crooksj5

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RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

Hey Lenador I never got a message from you, maybe a technical error

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 13 2016 3:00:41

Leñador

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From: Los Angeles

RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to crooksj5)

Oh **** really????
I apologize for being a dock then lol.
I'll try again.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 13 2016 3:17:23

kenjo138

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RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to Leñador)

You may want to try Jose Tanaka if you don't mind his thick Japanese accent. Paco Arroyo is another flamenco instructor located in the Glendale area. He is a great guitarist, but, IMHO, expensive and not a very good instructor. Other guitarists include Antonio Triana, Benjamin Woods or you could also try Kai Narezo.

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2016 7:35:22

Cervantes

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From: Encinitas, CA USA

RE: Teacher in Los Angeles area (in reply to kenjo138)

My first thought was Jose Tanaka. But I don't know if he is taking students. Tried contacting him once and never heard from him.
He has a web site but you can't contact anybody through it.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Mar. 28 2016 19:50:04