My lessons are all about you — tailored to your musical interests, your skill level, and focusing on songs you’re excited to play!
Whether you want to go old school with classic jazz and blues, new school with rock n’ roll, or no school with thrash and heavy metal, you’ve come to the right place. I work with the songs you want to play, up to and including your own creations, so each lesson is directly in line with your own musical goals. My lessons include as much or as little theory as you like, so we can get technical with the nuts and bolts, or “forget that noise” and play it by ear — it’s all up to you.
Instruments I Teach
Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Ukulele
Acoustic/Electric Bass
Banjo
Drums
Skills I Can Help with Include
Tightening up — or loosening up — your rhythm playing
Polishing your solos
Improving accuracy and note definition
Raising your “tempo ceiling”
Exploring new rhythms
Expanding your musical arsenal with uncharted scales and time signatures
Understanding music theory
Mastering key, rhythm, timing, and tempo changes
Shredding
Writing songs
…and more!
Recording Software Tutorials
Since 2014 I’ve helped students navigate, record, mix and master their sonic creations in Reaper, Pro Tools, Garage Band, and Digital Performer. I have also spent plenty of time setting up instruments and recording equipment, and know how incredibly challenging it can be. I can help you navigate the thorny road of music recording either as a standalone skill, or in conjunction with instrument lessons.
Rates
I charge $40 an hour for lessons. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
About Joe Davey
I’ve been performing music since 1992, and teaching music since 2010.
My Experience Includes
Hard and classic rock
Heavy/thrash/extreme metal
Jazz
Early 1900s jazz
Classic blues
Ragtime
Country
Musical theater
Indian music
…and more
Degrees, Certificates, and Recognition
Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer degree in music and technology
Outstanding Music Technology Student of the Year
Assistant Music Lab Coordinator
Audio Engineering TA
CRLA certified tutor
Currently teaching music at an elementary school
What My Students are Saying
Ben G.
Working with Joe has been awesome. He’s a really great teacher and I enjoy my lessons. Hope I can learn lots more!
Ben G.
Peter C.
No matter where you’re at with your music project, Joe Davey and Crockett Sound Labs will prove an asset without compare. Can’t recommend enough!
Peter C.
Mel S.
Joe is personable, comes ready to work and is great with time management and preparation. He is a great person to work with.
Mel S.
Steven W.
Joe can do it all. No genre or instrument can stop him, and he will slay whatever you put in front of him.