Takeshi Ogura

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Born: June 17, 1962    Primary Instrument: Guitar

Takeshi Ogura

Originally from Tokyo, Japan. Studied piano and trumpet first and switched to the guitar. Moved to New York City in 1988 and studied jazz guitar with Chuck Wayne while attending The College of Staten Island where he studied harmony and composition with Dr. Joseph Scianni. Now lives in the Bronx and leads his own jazz trio and a funk-jazz band, New project with Alan Eicher, Rondew Monroe and Greg Brown. Other recent engagements include performances with trumpeter Duke Jones, Norman Connors and Starship Orchestra and bassist Bill Crow.

Last Updated: September 27, 2012

Primary Instrument:
Guitar

Location:
Bronx, NY

Willing to teach:
Beginners

Credentials/Background:
Private instructions available at my studio or at your home in The Bronx and Westchester County. Primary styles taught: Jazz and Rock. From beginners to advanced students. Rates from $50/lesson.

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Gibson '65 Barney Kessel / '91 ES-175 / '92 ES-135, Fender '96 Stratocaster, Taylor 514CE, etc.

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