Professional Jazz Musician Joins TakeLessons Portland Teacher Roster

Online, December 28, 2011 (Newswire.com) - TakeLessons, (http://takelessons.com) the nation's fastest growing private music lessons provider, is excited to announce a boost to its teacher roster in the Portland, Maine area.

Lincoln A. will teach guitar and music performance to students of all ages, and is expected to be an excellent addition to the TakeLessons program.

All TakeLessons instructors complete a 7-step certification process to ensure students receive lessons from safe, experienced and friendly instructors. TakeLessons has created jobs for certified teachers in over 2,800 cities. After a 7-step interview and certification process, instructors have access to internal marketing efforts, an online account to track their income and schedules, and a large support staff to help them throughout the process. Teachers then have more time to spend on lesson plans, rather than the business transactions and paperwork.

With a Bachelors degree in Jazz Performance and Composition, and a Master's in Music and Jazz Performance, Lincoln has been teaching and performing in the greater Portland music scene. With a strong foundation in jazz, Lincoln will be the perfect teacher for students interested in jazz studies or music theory, including scales, modes, harmony, chord progressions and reading music.

"My background in jazz and theory allows me to teach any style, and explain what is happening within the music," said new teacher Lincoln.

Since its launch in 2006, TakeLessons has helped students pursue their passion for music by offering over 35 types of private music lessons that are taught by some of the nation's most talented local music instructors.

"Lessons are catered directly to each student as an individual," said Lincoln. "Of course, the building blocks of music provide a basic foundation for every musician, but beyond that, the possibilities are endless!"

The addition of TakeLessons music teachers in Portland and nearby areas such as Boston and Rhode Island builds upon TakeLessons' emerging presence throughout the East Coast. TakeLessons offers private music lessons to thousands of students in over 2,800 cities across the United States.

To sign up for music lessons with Lincoln A., visit http://takelessons.com/profile/lincoln-a

To apply for a teaching position with TakeLessons, visit http://takelessons.com/jobs