Leon Rubenhold

Specialties

If you or your kids want to learn to play Guitar or Harmonica or just pick up some new ideas or licks from a working professional musician with decades of live touring, recording and teaching experience who has played with major artists, Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack, David Ruffin, the legendary Outlaw Blues Band and many others you have found the place. Styles taught on Acoustic or Electric Guitar, Blues/​Rock/​Country/​funk/​Soul/​Finger picking/​Slide/​alternate tunings/​strum and chord techniques. Harmonica lessons also available specializing in Blues and Country styles. If you are a songwriter I can help you arrange your songs with alternate chord suggestions, melody concepts, lyric ideas to get you past that writer’s block. You can learn this and more within a relaxed and fun environment.

History

Established in 1977.

Mission Statement

It has been said that, «it is the duty and responsibility of a Musician to pass the knowledge they have onto the next generation».

Albert Einstein was quoted saying,

«Teaching should be such that what is offered is perceived as a valuable gift and not as a hard duty. It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge».

These two above philosophies are the foundation for me as a teacher.

There is nothing more rewarding than the twinkle in the student’s eyes, as they «get it» regarding the lesson.

When a student sits with me I make if a fun and friendly lesson sometimes referred to as a «good hang» which makes for a great learning experience.

At my disposal are five plus decades of knowledge I have accumulated to impart on playing the instruments (Guitar and Harmonica) to start out beginners, (young & old) hobbyists and pro’s.

Meet the Business Owner

Leon R.

Business Owner

Leon Rubenhold’s musical experiences range from being lead guitarist for R&B legends Wilson Pickett, Bobby Womack and David Ruffin to writing tunes for soundtracks, artists and bands. Born in London England, and raised in Los Angeles California, he got an early start in music at age 17 recording two albums for ABC Bluesway with «The Outlaws Blues Band» produced by the late great Jazz producer Bob Thiele. The tune,“Deep Gully” from the second album was sampled by the rap groups De La soul and Cypress Hill. Following Freelancing on the blues circuit playing with such notables as John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, George «Harmonica» Smith, Leon formed another original band with Little Feat leader, Lowell George producing. From there Leon worked with Motown songwriter/​producer Deke Richards (Corporation/​Jackson 5) they wrote and recorded together for the Four Tops, Marin Jahan (Flashdance) and TV/​movie soundtracks. For more info Log onto Leon’s website www​.lenruben​hold​.com