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Steven B.
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Alameda, CA
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- Teaches students 7 to 65
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaching since 1978
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Mark B.
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Castro Valley, CA
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- Teaches students 5 and up
- Teaching since 1978
- King Of The Blues from Guitar Center
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David W.
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Berkeley, CA
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- Speaks Spanish, English
- Bachelors of Science from Charter Oak State College
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Rhonda S.
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Hayward, CA
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- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches students 5 and up
- Minor from California State University, Hayward
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Jesse T.
7 Reviews
Oakland, CA
Starting at $50
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- Teaches students 5 and up
- Bachelors of Music 2020 (Classical Guitar Performance) from Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester.
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Bill I.
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- Bachelor Of Science Jazz Performance from San Jose State University
- Teaching since 1991
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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