Phil Zweig Ukulele Lessons
Phil Zweig
Guitar, Bass, Uke
- Rates: $25 per half hour
- Schedule: Thursday and Saturday
Phillip Zweig moved to the East Valley in 2016, in order to pursue a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in classical guitar performance from ASU. Now nearing doctoral candidacy, he is a final project away from completing studies. He holds a Master’s of Music degree in classical guitar performance from the University of Denver, where he was a graduate teaching assistant for Maestro Ricardo Iznaola, while simultaneously serving as adjunct jazz guitar faculty. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from SUNY at Buffalo and has also done graduate course work at the University of Arizona and University of Northern Colorado.
The artistic model Phil embraces requires the pursuit of performance, teaching, research, and composition. For him, interpretation and improvisation are both important and combine to embody a comprehensive approach, applicable to all musicians, regardless of the instrument. All genres are viable and worthy of attention. This is a path of knowledge that embraces the physical, intellectual, emotional/psychological, and spiritual elements.
In addition to university studies, Phil serves as adjunct music faculty at South Mountain Community College (part of the Maricopa County Community College system) where he is Professor of Music Theory, Professor of Guitar, and also Humanities Professor for courses which include Music Appreciation (classical music history), Jazz History, History of Rock and Roll, and Hip Hop in Culture. He also maintains an active schedule as a local guitarist/vocalist, and plays a variety of performance venues from wine bars to dance halls to outdoor concerts and festivals. He performs as soloist, duo partner, and as part of larger ensembles, such as jazz, rock, and dance bands.
Phil brings over thirty years of teaching experience to his students, working with all ages, levels, and stylistic interests. He has taught individual and group formats, from beginner classes to college level ensembles, and works with all instruments in the areas of theory/composition and improvisation. His pedagogical philosophy aims to facilitate learning music as a language, while simultaneously helping students to (eventually) become their own teacher. This involves helping them acquire the tools and understanding to achieve their musical and life goals. It is about the growth and development of the entire person.
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