Full-time
private
music
instructor
Regan
Balman,
a.k.a.
"Octaman"
plays on stage in professional bands and
has recorded four full length music CD's,
available
here.
36 year expert player
17 years teaching experience
Many References On Request Please! Serious Inquiries Only
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Learn acoustic or electric guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards and songwriting
Play the Beatles, Elvis, Tom Petty, AC/DC, U2, Bruno Mars,
Paul Simon, Rolling Stones, John Denver, Linkin Park,
Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Pink Floyd...
Any songs! All songs! Your songs
Learn in a real recording studio!
You can play on a real stage!
Lessons Guaranteed
We Play REAL Rock Band
If you are not
satisfied you'll get
a full refund on request. Guaranteed!
Learn AC/DC, Taylor Swift, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, from Nine Inch Nails to Nirvana!
Learn AC/DC, Taylor Swift, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, from Nine Inch Nails to Nirvana!
From strumming and foot tapping to shredding and fret tapping, face melting and riding the lightning!
Located in a garden paradise!
Right on the
water near Gig Harbor, Washington State, just inside the
beautiful Wollochet Bay wildlife estuary and Osprey habitat
In just under a year Samantha went from a shy 9 year old to talent show knockout.
Click here to see her practice at the rock school. Click here to see the final show!
Parents and kids are welcome at Regan's Rock School. Ed his son Sky visit Regan's Rock School every week for well over 2 years in a row now... They rock!
"Your star student (Ian) has been accepted to Cooper Union College in NY... it's like going to Harvard... you can accept some of the accolades, Regan" Mike.K. (Ian's dad)
"Thanks for everything ~ I hope you know how much I appreciate everything you do for Ian and Conner." Sue K.
"I
appreciated your patience with our daughter and I just
wanted to tell you how much she enjoyed herself.
After her first lesson, she left feeling proud
and hopeful. What more could parents ask
for:-) See you next Saturday." K.
"Hi Regan,
"Hi Regan,
Thanks for another
great lesson and your patience with us! Right
when we got home they picked up their guitars
and wanted to keep playing." G.
Any
student can play the drums, too!
(click for short video)
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Rock School Rate Card
Lots of free materials. No contracts. No hidden or added charges.
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Regan's Rock School is not the cheapest because it's the best, serving as a rehab recovery center
from other teaching programs!
After 6 years at other local teaching facilities, Andrew could barely play anything at all! He knew only a handful chords by name...Now, exactly
8 months later with Regan, he improvises
up and down the neck, plays jazz chords,
scales, reads notation and easily plays by
ear...
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Regan Balman
(a.k.a. "Octaman") is a
professional recording artist who has played on
top stages in the northwest with major label
talent. He's written and performed hundreds
of original songs in several musical genres
including rock, reggae and jazz. A guitar expert, he
has played for 36 years with over 17 years of
professional teaching.
"Octaman and the All Star Band" live on stage at the Underwater Music Festival, playing rythmically interesting versions of popular songs both past and present, plus originals, promoting his latest CD releases...
...and "Live Sky" , an exciting jazz-rock quintet from Seattle that plays progressive music by Weather Report, Tony Williams Lifetime, Pat Metheny Group and more. Played several shows around Seattle.
His most recent two
bands:
"Octaman and the All Star Band" live on stage at the Underwater Music Festival, playing rythmically interesting versions of popular songs both past and present, plus originals, promoting his latest CD releases...
...and "Live Sky" , an exciting jazz-rock quintet from Seattle that plays progressive music by Weather Report, Tony Williams Lifetime, Pat Metheny Group and more. Played several shows around Seattle.
Regan is a
pro's pro who shares his experience in
and around the world of music with both kids and adults.
Regan is very relaxed and easy going and makes it
comfortable for anybody to learn. He can
help you to play
any style, from heavy metal to smooth
jazz. You will have more fun playing the
guitar. You can learn to sing and write
songs very easily. He shows you how to pull
off any riff. You can learn finger picking
styles, play jazz or classical, and sight
read music at a glance. He provides expert
advice on how to present yourself as a performer
and coaches bands on how to put on a great show.
Playing on a
custom made Boogie Bodies guitar made famous by
players like Eddie Van Halen and Eric Clapton, Regan
specializes in reggae music but is proficient in many
styles. Click on the guitar samples and listen.
rock
sample from the album Rock of
Offence[right click "save
target" to download]
reggae/jazz from the album Rock of Offence
country from The Great Creed Smashing
ska/punk from the album Giant Hail
Live at Waid's in Seattle
More Pics and Video Clips!
Click to See the action in studio now
You are invited
inside Regan's personal recording studio
to learn what it takes to excel at music and
"climb rock mountain",
as he coaches students of all levels how to play the
guitar or the bass guitar with a simple,
positive approach. You can learn to play at
a professional level, or any level of interest. He also teaches
vocals, songwriting, beginning
drums and keyboards with amazing short
cut methods, while imparting a thorough
understanding of music.
"EVERYONE CAN PLAY GUITAR! Not everyone can play piano. You can sit down and tinker around but not actually play right away. But EVERYONE CAN PLAY GUITAR right away! Right now you can play the songs you love! Just put your FIRST finger on the FIRST fret on the FIRST string, give it a strum and SING!
Regan Says:
"EVERYONE CAN PLAY GUITAR! Not everyone can play piano. You can sit down and tinker around but not actually play right away. But EVERYONE CAN PLAY GUITAR right away! Right now you can play the songs you love! Just put your FIRST finger on the FIRST fret on the FIRST string, give it a strum and SING!
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'Dear Sir or Madame,
would you read my book it took me years to write,
would you take a look?...'" [Paperback
Writer by Lennon and McCartney]
What I
Am: Your Coach
"I'm
a personal trainer for music. I pour my heart
and soul into each individual student's
improvement. My goal for you is to play your
music as soon as possible, and I work hard to help you
do it....
What I
Do: Reach People
"I offer individualized instruction catered to your unique personality, I examine where each individual student is at musically and mentally and then I teach from that angle. There is no "cookie cutter" approach, as there are no two musicians exactly alike. Finding the best way to interact with different kids is what I do. And, personal instruction is the best way to go. An online lesson or DVD can't adjust your fingers for you, or give moment to moment feedback and offer tips on specific areas, which I do."
What
you get: Free Materials
"I set you
up with lots of songs, book material, CD's with backing
tracks and more. You will have a thorough knowledge of
music, how to read, how to play, how to write your own
songs in one easy lesson.. You can learn theory, TABS,
STAFF and complex solos and chord arrangements....
You
also get: Accurate Music
"You can't trust the internet! But I will provide you with chords and TABs that are the real chords, and then I can transpose any song to your key, with special time and attention devoted specifically to helping you play YOUR music the way you want to."
Stella's dad has played on stage with major label acts. He is the guitar tech and luthier for the Foo Fighters and formerly for Nirvana. He brings Stella to Regan's Rock School.
Regan introduces
students to a Puyallup Fair audi.
Sign up now for Sept. 2011!
"Thank
you again for encouraging Lindsey to participate in the
performance at the Fair today. She had a great
time...and it was such a positive experience."
Click
here to watch her performance on Youtube!
Melanie had never
learned to play guitar before, but after only two months
she is recording songs Click
HERE to listen to her sing "Hallelujah" by Leonard
Cohen.Hi
Regan,
Thank
you for bringing your students to perform at the Fair.
I was so happy to see all of them confidently sharing
what they have learned with you. I hope they all
enjoyed the experience...
Kyla was happy with her performance and as parents we were so pleased to see her enjoy herself. You did a good job keeping all the students relaxed and they all had good performances...We look forward to lessons next Saturday.
Laurel
Shultz
Program Director
Communities In Schools of Peninsula
Program Director
Communities In Schools of Peninsula
Matt's first day on an old guitar. Upon inspection, Regan made a recommendation for a new guitar. Matt's sister Lindsay plays too, at age 7 she can now read music.
Matt's mom
Shannan enjoys it enough to start her son and daughter
Matt and Linsday on guitar with a family discount.
Cody attended Regan's Rock School for exactly 6 days and became a musician.
Oliver is a 7 year old singer songwriter. Now age 9, he'll perform at the Puyallup Fair!
Sky is learning the art of self expression! Click for his LIVE CONCERT VIDEO
Vocal students learn how to sing great solos and harmonies. Groups get a discount.
And how cool is Mitchell? A songwriter at age 9, his band will be "The Fedoras"
Est. 1995
We Play REAL Rock Band
send your e-mail to:
s e v e n e y e s@comcast.net
Please type address into your message and send a detailed request including your musical goals and phone number.
"Thanks Regan. You are making a positive impact on his life. I am in your debt."
Col. William "Buck" James, US Army
See
the Pics and Video Clips Page:
Watch Regan and his students in action inside the recording studio
Cody attended Regan's Rock School for exactly 6 days and became a musician.
Oliver is a 7 year old singer songwriter. Now age 9, he'll perform at the Puyallup Fair!
Sky is learning the art of self expression! Click for his LIVE CONCERT VIDEO
Vocal students learn how to sing great solos and harmonies. Groups get a discount.
And how cool is Mitchell? A songwriter at age 9, his band will be "The Fedoras"
Est. 1995
We Play REAL Rock Band
send your e-mail to:
s e v e n e y e s@comcast.net
Please type address into your message and send a detailed request including your musical goals and phone number.
"Thanks Regan. You are making a positive impact on his life. I am in your debt."
Col. William "Buck" James, US Army
Watch Regan and his students in action inside the recording studio
David M. travels over an hour each week from North Seattle to learn Gospel, Reggae and African music from Regan.
"Andrew is so excited to play for us all on Christmas. Thank you so much for being such a wonderful, inspiring teacher, he really enjoys your class. We all wish you a very merry Christmas and we will see you next week. THANK YOU" J.M.
"Your talent is a gift to everyone who has the chance to hear or be a part of it. Scott was thrilled with the time you took with him. Says he learned more from you than from anyone and it enhanced his enjoyment when he plays his guitar." Berta G.
| Regan
received an email from a parent sampling
various local guitar teachers: "Hi Regan, I am checking out guitar teachers for my daughter. We would like a "sample" lesson, if you offer them. I am setting up a few of them with a couple of other places as well. My daughter is a little shy, so the right teacher is really important. I like how your website portrays you, and I think you could be a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you." K a few days
after the trial lesson...
"Hi
Regan,Thanks for the lesson! She really liked you. She said you were "very encouraging" and "super patient", so that's really great. You simultaneously moved her forward and kept her going, so I think it went well, too. We have one more sample lesson today, and we will contact you if that is where this leads! " K Regan Replies... Thanks K, It's always nice to hear those kinds of comments from my students. I hope to work with her, but either way it was nice meeting you all. I specialize in introducing the guitar to young people and taking the student on a short cut to the end of the game, which is playing the music they like right away. Meanwhile I impart a more thorough understanding of the instrument than others generally provide. I am often a refuge for students who have given up on other teaching programs. However, I promise I won't mind knowing the reason I might have fallen short of some other teaching program. If price is an issue, I will usually meet or beat any others. Please let me know if I can be of service, or no, either way. That will help me improve. Thanks again, Regan Final Result : "Hi Regan, She would love for you to be her teacher! She really liked your energy, and we both think that an hour lesson is beneficial. .... She would like to start next week, if you're available. I look forward to hearing from you." K |
"Dear Regan, Not only
am I amazed at what you've been able to teach
Oliver, the times I've been able to watch the
lessons have really helped me understand how to help
him learn (without getting frustrated myself).
Thanks for all of your time and effort." Eric S.
"'Ross
did his Senior Presentation today and it was
phenomenal!! Matt and I are so proud! A 15 minute
oral presentation culminating his four years of
High School and his future plans! With his
audience being the Principle of PHS, The Principal
of GHHS, the Principal of Lakewood High School,
Matt and I and his Senior advisor, Mr. Smith!He stood straight, used facial and hand expressions, eye contact and showed off his personality using humor, intelligence, grace and extreme smoothness! It was so amazing! He talked about his health, his grades, his Family, where he found guidance, his experience working at Gig Harbor Christian Center and his music.
He spoke extremely highly of his mentor, friend and guitar teacher, Regan Balman. Regan has been much more then a music teacher to Ross. He has given him guidance in numerous areas, friendship, praise and a safe place to learn and express himself. As Ross put it today, 'Regan really helped him develop into who he is, he's a very cool guy and I can't say enough about him'."
"Thank you for your patience and influence & being such a special person & friend to Ross! You bring much Joy to his life!" Tracy and Matt M.
"Thank you so much for spending extra time with Josee and myself last night!!! What a treat it was to hear you play and to see Josee so excited about making music! It was also wonderful to talk about something I am so passionate about, health and nutrition, and to get to know you as a person and not only Josee's music coach You definitely added to a wonderful day yesterday!! Take care and we will see you next week!!!" L.O.
"Will really enjoys working with you and we are delighted you guys have bonded as student/teacher." W.J.
"Just a little thank- you note for your gentle hand with me today. You have an uncanny ability to know what I need and like. I want you to know how much I really like and appreciate you and am thankful... Thanks for making me coffee… That was awesome! It’s the little things that matter most. You really are a neat person, Regan and one helluva musician! Thank you for everything! ... Your friend--- " Patti H.
All
levels, all styles, all ages!
"I was
hinting around if anyone was interested in lessons- that
it really helps along their journey in where they
want to go in music. Thanks again for having
everyone invade your space. And thanks for making
me sing those 3 songs, I learned quite a lot from that
experience...we have a great time at your pad and I am
appreciative that you are such a generous host:)
... I want you to know that I really like you and
consider you my friend, our time together has been
fun and insightful. Hope all is well, take care,
your friend Jill"
"She practiced last night and sounded awesome... Thanks so much for being so sensitive to her needs. You are an awesome teacher and person!! So, tell me, have you ever studied education and teaching? If not, you have a gift in that way, that is for certain!!! I really enjoyed listening to you as always!"
"Thanks for working with Drew's electric guitar (he forgot to thank you last night, but will soon) and last but not least thanks for Drew's debut song...it's great to know that he at 15 can put himself out there like that and not be too intimidated to add his own voice. that was cool. take care and have a great Thanksgiving Day" Jill K
"Thanks
for your patience and musical instruction. We
really appreciate your ability and desire to help
Cameron. Sincerely" John and
Cyndi H.
Regan coaches full bands, too! Bring in your group and get a serious band going right away, working together the right way!