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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. - William Butler Yeats
"Together, we will design lessons that keep you moving in the direction of your musical goals, at a pace that's right for you." - Alan Bennett
As a music instructor/coach, Real Actual Founder/Owner, Alan Bennett works with beginners and professionals ranging from amateurs and enthusiasts to established and emerging recording artists, singers, songwriters, bands and touring and studio musicians. He is a faculty member of The National Guitar Workshop and WorkshopLive and offers one-one-one sessions, in-person and online. All sessions are customized to meet your particular needs and learning style. Whether you're looking for help with playing guitar, singing, songwriting, understanding and applying music theory, composing, improvising, performing live, recording in the studio, self-promoting or navigating through the music world, one-on-one sessions with Alan, IN-PERSON or ONLINE, will give you the tools that you need to become more proficient when inspiration strikes and better-prepared when opportunity knocks.
Services Include: Instrument Training*, Vocal Training/Coaching**, Music Theory, Composition/Songwriting, Performance/Studio Training and Career Coaching/Strategy and the Nashville Number System.
*Learn what YOU want to learn, improve your skills with music theory and ear training, and express yourself through improvisation.
**Cultivate your natural singing voice, learn techniques for proper tone and tongue placement, vowel shaping, breath support and visualization.
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Veronica in Nashville, TN:
"First and foremost, Alan listens to his students and tailor makes a program to meet the individual's level and goals. In our case, [our son] Nathan submitted titles of his favorite songs. Alan taught him these selections and, at the same time, used them to artfully 'sneak in' fundamental concepts and technique. Furthermore, he has shown Nathan how music can enhance other areas of his life, especially his interest in drawing and painting. As an added benefit, learning guitar in this fun environment has had apositive impact on our son's self-esteem. We look forward to many more lessons with Alan."
Bob in Washington, DC:
"The lessons we had last summer were (and still are) very beneficial. I've taught lessons in the past and know how nice it is to hear that I've made an impact on someone else's playing. So, I wanted to let you know. I actually like most of my solos now - and so does the audience and fellow musicians. Thanks again!"
Mike in Bowling Green, Kentucky:
"I want to thank you for all the patience you displayed trying to show me the proper way to train my voice. You really opened my eyes to so many singing techniques I had never imagined before. I also have to credit you with increasing my confidence and motivation."
Kim in Nashville, TN:
"WOW - you guys read my mind so let me start with saying my teacher Alan is TERRIFIC - and I do mean TERRIFIC - when I first met him I felt so comfortable - his way of teaching is very patient and informative. Alan has a method of teaching that allows you to absorb valuable information while learning a skill. He makes the lessons simple and fun. Alan gives you the opportunity to learn at your own pace and that's wonderful for mature students that wish to learn something new. If I could - I would let everyone know that there is a chance to experience your musical dream - Just take a chance as a matter of fact take a lesson."
Chris in Nashville, TN:
"Ahh man, Alans great. He is patient and very good at explaining certain scales and techniques. He'll get you on that path you're trying to get on."
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Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy
Forty-eight (48) hours advance notice is necessary to cancel or reschedule any lesson. Otherwise, students are responsible for the full payment. In the event of a last-minute reschedule, with your cooperation, we will do our best to find you a make-up slot. However, we do not guarantee one. This option is only available if it does not postpone any future lessons or exceed seven (7) days. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration and cooperation.
For more information including a FREE 15-minute consultation, call, text or email, now: 646-831-9090 | lessons [at] realactual.com. |
Founder/Owner/Instructor, Alan Bennett
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ALAN BENNETT is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer from Stony Brook, Long Island, New York.
As a studio and touring musician, Bennett has worked with a long list of artists including Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and Grammy Award-winner, Leon Russell, having sung background harmony vocals on his 2007 record release, "Angel In Disguise."
As a singer/songwriter, Alan has appeared on radio and television stations and at premier music venues across the U.S., released four independent records, and has been a regular performer at New York's The Bitter End, CBGB's, Wetlands Preserve, The Living Room and Mercury Lounge and Nashville's The Basement, The Bluebird Cafe, Mercy Lounge, 12th & Porter and The Listening Room.
As a songwriter, he has scored more than one hundred (100) cuts including single and music video releases on projects with a very wide range of recording acts. [ Listen to a sampling on SoundCloud ]
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As a host/performer, his Alan Bennett & Friends: Live Concert Series features intimate, in-the-round style performances with a wide range of Grammy Award-winning and nominated recording artists and songwriters, as well as some of the finest emerging talent. Past events have included Chris Barron (Spin Doctors), Brad Tursi (Old Dominion, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney), Eric Paslay (Eli Young Band, Jake Owens, Love and Theft), Bonnie Bishop (Bonnie Raitt), Joe West (Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Jimmy Wayne), Michael Logen (Kelly Clarkson, Jonny Lang, Mat Kearney), Jeff Cohen (Evan and Jaron, The Band Perry, Big and Rich, Josh Groban), Dave Berg (Reba McEntire, Rodney Atkins, Emerson Drive), Phil Barton (The Fray, Sarah Evans, Lee Brice), Dylan Altman (Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, Jake Owen), Dave Pahanish (Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw), Lisa Carver (Sugarland, Willie Nelson), Jesse Rice (Florida Georgia Line), Bruce Wallace (Dierks Bentley, Trace Adkins, Gary Alan), Alissa Moreno (Rascal Flatts), Matt Giraud (American Idol finalist), Isaac Hayden (The Collective, The Sing-Off on NBC finalist), Haden Carpenter (Big Smo, A&E), Liam Titcomb, Matty Ride, Adam James, and a long list of special guests.
As a writer/producer, Alan has worked on projects with Dave Berg (4x #1 Songwriter), Haden Carpenter (Big Smo on A&E), Amy Wilcox (Crazy Hearts: Nashville on A&E), The LiNE (The Voice on NBC, Hailey Steele and Leland Grant), Tara O'Grady, The Worsties, Lii, Ben Cyllus, The Wailin' Canes, Sam Hunter and Linda Emerson leading to fifteen (15) national television synchs on shows including Hand of God (Amazon Prime Video), The Good Guys (FOX), Real World (MTV), Big Smo, Crazy Hearts: Nashville (A&E) and Bad Girls Club (Oxygen). [ Listen to a sampling on SoundCloud ]
Alan's music licensing venture, Real Actual has yielded nearly 50 synchs on primetime network and cable television stations including Manifest (NBC), The Gifted, The Good Guys (FOX), Hand of God (Amazon Prime Video), The Comedians (FX), Rectify (AMC/SundanceTV), The Firm (NBC), Burn Notice: The Fall Of Sam Axe - USA Original Movie (USA), Real World (MTV), Big Smo, Crazy Hearts: Nashville (A&E) and Bad Girls Club (Oxygen). [ Listen to a sampling on SoundCloud ] [ Learn more about Real Actual: www.realactual.com ]
As a music professional, while in New York City (1996-2004), he spent four years working at Sony Music Entertainment. While his entry job was keeping track of record producers, engineers, mixers and remixers worldwide for Sony's head of A&R, music legend, Peter Asher, he worked on many projects for Columbia Records, Epic Records, Sony Classical, Legacy Recordings, Word and C2 with executives in the A&R, international, promotion, business affairs and legal departments responsible for launching and guiding some of music's biggest recording artists including: Bob Dylan; Barbra Streisand; Tony Bennett; Harry Connick, Jr.; Maxwell; The Neville Brothers; Billy Joel; Bruce Springsteen; Pink Floyd; Mariah Carey; Jennifer Lopez; Marc Anthony; Destiny's Child; Beyonce; Kelly Rowland; Jessica Simpson; Jeff Buckley; John Mayer; Train and Five For Fighting.
As a music instructor/coach, Alan works with emerging bands, singers and songwriters and is a faculty member of the National Guitar Workshop and WorkshopLive.
Alan Bennett is a BMI writer, and his songs are published and administered by Over The Bush Music (BMI). For licensing inquiries, visit the contact us page.
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