35 year expert player
15 years teaching experience
Many References On Request
Few Appointments Available!
Please! Serious Inquiries Only
Regan,
a.k.a.
"Octaman"
currently
plays
in
two
professional
bands
and
has
recorded
four
full length
music CD's,
available
here
send your
e-mail to:
seveneyes@comcast.net
We are just
over the Tacoma Narrows
Bridge, serving Fox Island, Port Orchard, Purdy, Home,
Vaughn, Lakebay, Tacoma,
University Place, Fircrest, Lakewood, Federal Way, Ft. Lewis, McChord,
Seattle, Bremerton, Auburn, Kent,
Sea-Tac, Tukwila, Des
Moines, Burien, Puyallup, Sumner, Fife,
Orting, Bonney
Lake and all around the Puget Sound. Play area for the kids!
send your e-mail to:
seveneyes@comcast.net
Please send a detailed request including your musical goals and phone number.
seveneyes@comcast.net
Please
send a detailed
request including your musical goals and phone number.
Located in a garden paradise!
Right on the water
near Gig
Harbor, Washington State, just inside the beautiful Wollochet Bay
wildlife
estuary and Osprey
habitatsend your e-mail to:
seveneyes@comcast.net
Please send a detailed request including your musical goals and phone number.
More Pics
and Video
Clips!
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"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!
What you get:
Click to See the action in studio now
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!
G7
'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 you get:
"I pour my
heart
and soul into each
student's improvement. My goal for you is to play your music as
well as
possible at the earliest possible moment, and I work hard to help you
do it.
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 is half of what I do."
Regan
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 is half of what I do."
Regan
What you get:
Lots of material!
songs, CD's 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.
What you get:
What you get:
"Extra time
- I'm
not a clock watcher, so if it's possible I will go beyond the
appointment time to help all I can."
What you get:
ACCURATE TABS AND CHORDS
"You can't trust the internet! But I will provide you with chords and TABs that are accurate, and can transpose any song to your key."
| All
Ages, All
Styles, All
Levels, All Guitars Basses and Vocals |
|
Beginning
Drums
and
Keyboards
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| Learn
Fast, Low Rates, Group and Family Discounts |
| Play music of your
choice from books, tapes & CD's |
| Read the Staff,
TAB,
Theory Ear training and composition |
| Songwriting, Rehearsing Live Performing techniques |
| Learn to record your own music! Recording facility to make a CD |
| VISIT
THE ROCK
SCHOOL CONTACT REGAN TODAY Located near Gig Harbor, WA~USA on the water inside the beautiful Wollochet Bay wildlife estuary send your e-mail to: seveneyes@comcast.net Please send a detailed request including your musical goals and phone number. |
 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
35
years
with
over
15
years
of
professional
teaching.
He's
currently in two bands:
"Octaman and the All Star Band" will be live on stage soon, playing rythmically interesting versions of popular songs both past and present, plus originals, promoting his latest CD releases... ...and "Live Sky" is an exciting jazz-rock quintet from Seattle that plays progressive music by Weather Report, Tony Williams Lifetime, Pat Metheny Group and more. "Who ARE those guys?!" Playing live soon... 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.
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. 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
 Silas age 4While specializing in starting young people on the guitar, Regan also offers advanced instruction. Even very experienced players will understand the fretboard like never before, as he takes you through the scales and modes, extended chord voicing and music theory.  Students are also encouraged
to learn
about the drums and the keyboards.
Regan
is
also
an
experienced
vocal
coach who focuses on pitch, power and performance.
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 All Song Lyrics and Downloads The Octaman Biography Octaman Live Shows Get The Music CD's Band Bios - Photos Octaman Reviews The Rock School The Rock Album CD Poster Art Osprey Cam Octa-Views Octa-Blog Octa-Bio2 BibleTalk Myspace Youtube PayPlay iTunes Story Rose Mom Zion Ego   |
Learn acoustic or electric guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboards and songwriting
Play the Beatles, Elvis, Paul Simon, Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, John Denver
AC/DC, U2, Taylor Swift, Elliott Smith, Linkin Park, Pink Floyd,
Any songs! Christmas songs, old songs, new songs, your songs
Learn 100 songs in one lesson or no charge
Play in a real recording studio!
Parents and kids are welcome at Regan's Rock School. Ed & Sky visit weekly for over a year now.
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.
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.
Andrew says: "You help people make their dreams come true, and I just want to say thank you."
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!
Oliver is a 7 year old singer songwriter, getting ready for the talent show!
Sky is learning the art of self expression! Click for his LIVE CONCERT VIDEO
Ed is learning to cope with the extreme high pressure of a pro recording studio ;)
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"
Anyone who's bored should try skydiving.
No extra charge for having fun!
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Standard Rates
Lots of free materials. No hidden or added charges
Four weekly lessons
must be used within a one month period.
Missed lessons without 48 hr. advance notice are not refundable. Just notify us a in advance- No charge to reschedule within the week. |
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BACK TO SCHOOL SPECIAL8 weekly half hour lessonsonly $140OFFER GOOD THROUGH OCTOBER 1 |
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| Group Rates Bring friends to your lesson and share the savings
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| Family
Discounts 1/3 off for family members for separate music lessons! |
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You can spend time
and
money on Rock Band and Guitar Hero...
Or learn to play real music
- a
life-long
meaningful skill! Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back! |
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How
do
you
like
the
new
coach?
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Est. 1995
We Play REAL Rock Band
Learn how to play 100 songs at your very first lesson or get a full refund
send your e-mail to:
seveneyes@comcast.net
Please send a detailed request
including your musical goals and phone number.
Pics and Video Clips
Click to See what happens inside the studio
"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.
We Play REAL Rock Band
Learn how to play 100
songs
at
your
first
lesson or get a full refund on
request. Guaranteed.
Learn AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, Jimi Hendrix, modern stuff, from Nickelback to Nirvana, whatever you like!
Learn AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Rush, Jimi Hendrix, modern stuff, from Nickelback to Nirvana, whatever you like!
From basic strumming and foot tapping to advanced shredding and fret tapping! Learn the art of face melting and how to ride the lightning!
Any student can
play the drums, too!
(click for short video)
(click for short video)
"Thanks for everything ~ I hope you know how much I appreciate everything you do for Ian and Conner." Sue K.
"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.
"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.
| Recently
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.
Regan Balman
"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."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 K."
"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!"
!
"I
truly
thank
you
for
all
you've
poured
into
Isaac.
I
have
no
hesitation
to
recommend
you."
Brian
L."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.
Joan S. [vocalist for the Glenn Miller Orchestra]