"very informative and inspiring"-Hilary Field, Seattle Classic Guitar Society
- for beginners, aspiring students, performers, improvisors, songwriters, composers, teachers,..
- dedicated, compassionate teaching with a genuine appreciation of individual interests and abilities
Online Lessons:
- online lessons via Zoom, Skype,...! See contact form below
Pacific Lutheran University:
- Lecturer in jazz and classical guitar. Director of the Pacific Lutheran University Guitar Festival (Spring). Classes have included ear training and Jazz History
Rosewood Guitar:
- in-person private lessons at Seattle's Rosewood Guitar. Click link for Rosewood info, support, and be involved in the community
Clinics:
Past clinic Topics:
borrowing from Bach
integrating jazz and classical guitar studies
playing modal jazz
fundamentals of jazz improvisation
the guitar style of Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto
the traditional jazz form “Rhythm Changes"
jazz rhythm guitar
the guitar style of Charlie Christian
playing classical guitar
basic techniques of playing flamenco guitar
the flamenco form of Bulerías.
- hands on and informative clinics in jazz, classical, performance, improvisation, harmony, accompaniment, ensemble playing, repertoire, and history.
Past clinic Topics:
borrowing from Bach
integrating jazz and classical guitar studies
playing modal jazz
fundamentals of jazz improvisation
the guitar style of Antônio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto
the traditional jazz form “Rhythm Changes"
jazz rhythm guitar
the guitar style of Charlie Christian
playing classical guitar
basic techniques of playing flamenco guitar
the flamenco form of Bulerías.
Quotes:
"Dr. Stephen Howland was the featured performer at the 2023 All-Member Meeting at the Phinney Neighborhood Center for another full house of enthusiastic listeners! Dr. Howland gave a very informative and inspiring presentation about integrating jazz and classical guitar studies, exclaiming the joy of mining for the golden nuggets within all genres of music, to start as seeds for your own creativity."-Hilary Field, Seattle Classic Guitar Society
"an excellent presentation on integrating jazz and classical guitar studies"-Seattle Classic Guitar Society
"Thank you for your wonderful presentation and performance! It was so inspiring! I am ready to mine for gold nuggets."-Hilary Field, Seattle Classic Guitar Society
"Dr. Stephen Howland was the featured performer at the 2023 All-Member Meeting at the Phinney Neighborhood Center for another full house of enthusiastic listeners! Dr. Howland gave a very informative and inspiring presentation about integrating jazz and classical guitar studies, exclaiming the joy of mining for the golden nuggets within all genres of music, to start as seeds for your own creativity."-Hilary Field, Seattle Classic Guitar Society
"an excellent presentation on integrating jazz and classical guitar studies"-Seattle Classic Guitar Society
"Thank you for your wonderful presentation and performance! It was so inspiring! I am ready to mine for gold nuggets."-Hilary Field, Seattle Classic Guitar Society
