BCR MUSIC SCHOOL

With his deep and versatile experience, Ryan is able to instruct guitar in many genres of music, from beginner to advanced, and to all ages. He is an excellent choice for focused study in classical guitar, electric, acoustical, or bass, as well as for learning the fundamentals to advanced theory of guitar. In teaching the fundamentals of music, and how music is built, Ryan believes that a student can apply this knowledge to any musical situation. Patient and focused, methodical and flexible, he enjoys sharing his knowledge and love of music with all levels of students, and helping them to build on their talents. His well-planned teaching techniques will help students to speed up their learning and advancement and to reach their goal, whether it is a musical career or simple proficiency and enjoyment. 

Special Services

  

* Audition preparation:  Audition Preparation is available for classical guitar and other genres. Ryan will help you to join his many successful auditioning students for positions in music programs such as Berklee College, Duquesne University, Lebanon Valley College, Millersville University, York College of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg University, Messiah College, and others. 

* Ryan is available as a session guitarist for select genres.

* He is well-versed in song-writing and recording software usage and can provide assistance and mentoring. 

* He can provide expert orchestral midi-mockup for your film or band project. 

Ryan’s education and background includes: 

* Full Classical Guitar and Theory at York College. 

* Writing for Full Orchestra and MIDI Mock-up for film/gaming at Berklee 

* Private advanced instruction from ASCP award-winning Dr. Robert Lau for Writing for Full Orchestra. This study requires a deep knowledge not just of guitar but of the place of single instruments in a full production. 

* Associates Degree in Music Business

* Ryan is the founder of the Recording project, Forever Mourning, which has received global critical acclaim, successful sales, and airtime on Sirius Radio’s Metal Channel. 

*  Played in a variety of metal bands: Divine Misery (ex Threnody, Esoteric), Doomsday Conspiracy, Anhedonia.

* Designed, programmed, and implemented a one-of-a-kind system to enable the expediting of orchestral MIDI mock-ups with convincing realism.

* Over 30 years of experience playing, studying and teaching guitar. He has taught at BCR since 1998, and has been a guitar instructor at Harrisburg Area Community College for more than 15 years, and taught over 1000 students. 

Cost of Lessons:  $25 / half hour private lesson or $50 / hour private lesson

Hours of Lessons
Mon: 3:00 - 9:00pm
Tue: 3:00 -  9:00pm
Wed: 3:00 -  9:00pm
Thu: 3:00 -  9:00pm
Fri: 2:00 - 8:00pm

Contact:  717-439-9759 | ryan@bcrmusic.com | www.ryanchilcote.com

A versatile musician with a broad range of talents, Tyler is able to offer instruction based on each student’s skill levels and goals. He teaches a wide variety of students from beginner to intermediate levels on all types of guitars (Classical, Acoustic, Electric and Bass) embracing all styles of music, offering unique lesson plans individualized to each student. Tyler always meets the students at their level whether the student reads tablature, sheet music, lead sheets or simply learns by ear. Tyler has taught all age groups from 5 years of age to 72 years of age, and finds great value in making sure that all of his students are prepared for a lifelong journey in making music.

Tyler's initial approach to the new student depends greatly on the student's goals. Teaching everything from classical guitar, jazz, blues, rock, country, and heavy metal. During lessons Tyler teaches by using a plethora of resources from, method books, videos, audio examples and his own written lesson plans. Showing students, the basic techniques of each genre to playing and writing songs like a pro. Teaching student the basics of the guitar all the way to preparing students to audition for their favorite college music program or musical job. 

Tyler’s Education and Background includes:

  

* Music Industry Graduate of HACC's Music program with an AA in Music industry, 

* Graduate of the Berklee College of Music Songwriters program with Certificate of Completion 

* BA at Messiah College with a major in Orchestral Composition. 

* Currently seeking an MFA at Berklee College of Music in Production and Songwriting.

* Recognized as the Cordoba Guitars Artist of the month in April of 2017 for classical guitar performance and featured on the Cordoba Instagram and social media pages.

* Tyler has been playing guitar and bass guitar for over 10 years and is classically trained in guitar and music theory. He plays a variety of instruments including, guitar, piano, bass guitar, viola, cello, and violin. His primary instrument is the guitar. 

* Tyler is the lead guitarist for local Blackened Metal band Gryla, who are currently in the works of completing a full album and performing live in northeast. 

* Creator and guitarist of the classical opera group the Tyler Jazz & Krisztina Szabo Duet performing for a variety of venues from fine dining establishments to hospice centers and senior centers.

* Currently Tyler works as an Audio Design Engineer for the Clair Brothers Audio Systems in the Harrisburg Metropolitan area.

Cost of Lessons:  $25 / half hour private lesson or $50 / hour private lesson

Hours of Lessons 

Mon: 6:00 - 8:30pm

Tue: 6:00 - 8:30pm 

Sat: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Contact:  717-829-7878 | tyler@bcrmusic.com

John’s background includes studying standard guitar and music theory under his father, Johnny “Hagen” Scarpato, a well-known South Philadelphia big band/jazz guitarist. He has focused on working with singer songwriters in songwriting & arrangement, pre-production & studio production. John's ability to share the basics of guitar with others makes him an excellent choice for beginning and intermediate students. The beginning guitar student is introduced to the basics of standard guitar playing & music theory. As the student advances, they are able to apply the basics learned and their developing skills in a direction or style of guitar playing they choose. John encourages his students to have fun in attaining their musical goals. He is also available for group instruction.

He is adept with using the capo with introduction to the Nashville Numbering System.

John is a willing mentor for students hoping to become established, and to understand music production techniques.

He is also available for Songwriting and music production, and enjoys helping established musicians bring their projects to completion and success.

 

John's Background:

  

* John has over 30 years’ experience teaching beginning & intermediate standard guitar as a private guitar instructor and as a group instructor.

* Attended St. Pius X Seminary and University of Scranton

* Recently retired from a 30-year career in Human Services, focusing on homeless and homeless prevention services.

* John is a pioneer in contemporary Christian praise and worship music.

* From the age of 16, performed with several local and regional rock, classic rock, and soul bands.

Cost of Lessons: $20 / half hour private lesson

Hours of Lessons
Thu: 6:30 - 8:00pm 

Contact:  717-774-4917