Welcome to the official website for Salem, OR based musician, Manny Martinez. Here you will find information on taking guitar lessons with Manny, as well as hiring Manny's Jazz groups and Rock Band.
Manny's private guitar lessons take place in his teaching studio, which is conveniently located off of commercial st SE
Born in Baltimore, Manny started playing guitar at age 13. At age 17 Manny moved to Boston to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music, from which he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. While at Berklee, Manny studied with several notable musicians, such as Charlie Banacos, Bruce Bartlett, Dave Samuels, Alain Mallet, Ed Saindon, Ed Tomassi, and many others. Since graduating, Manny has gained a wealth of experience in live performing, recording session work, and teaching private lessons. Manny is currently a student of world renowned guitarist and musician, Bryan Baker.
Manny teaches students of all skill levels, from total beginners who have never touched a guitar, as well as intermediate, advanced, and pro level guitar players. Manny has worked with students from ages 6-80, and tailors all private lessons to meet the individual student's needs. Students will learn Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal, Classical, Country, as well as learning to read traditional notation and all basic guitar techniques. Please contact Manny with any and all questions regarding private guitar lessons.
one pack of 4 guitar lessons. Each lesson will be a minimum of 30 minutes
one pack of 4 lessons. Each lesson will be a minimum of 45 minutes
The trio features Manny Martinez on guitar and vocals. The other members of the trio play bass and drums.
The quartet would have one additional musician, either piano, saxophone, trumpet, as well as other options.
Birth of Happiness is an original rock band, featuring Manny Martinez on guitar and vocals. For booking, please visit www.birthofhappiness.com
Here is Manny improvising on a song called Cantaloupe island. This is a great example of the use of modes, legato, and other improvisational techniques.
Here is an example of Manny improvising, using modes, legato, hybrid picking, and more.
In this video, Manny is in the recording studio with Jazz Vocalist Sarah Mutinelli. You can hear Manny comping Jazz chords in a variety of difference jazz styles.
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