Acumen Productions
Acumen Productions

Acumen Productions

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Introduction
The most important aspect of how I teach is focused around enjoying music and excitement for your instrument. I don't really teach to strict adherence to any specific system but instead I love helping people navigate their own path in playing an instrument or making music. Although some aspects of learning an instrument can be challenging, enjoyment of playing music is my number one priority. Music has been a lifelong passion and journey for me starting when with school band in the 3rd grade. I got my first guitar when I was in 5th grade and later on went to receive by B.A. in Music from UC Riverside in 2013. Just a year before that I received "Best Soundtrack" award from CMF 2012 an international film competition for college students. Since then I have been actively teaching and working as a producer/composer/mixer in Oakland and the greater Bay Area. If you're local to the area you may see me around at show or event - feel free to come say hi!
Overview

Hired 20 times

Background checked

1 employee

9 years in business

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Facebook, Instagram

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and work quality.

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Phillip N.
Mar 13, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Acumen Productions is great to work with. He was hired to Mix a song of mine in which he was able to do online. Relaying what I needed done through the thumbtack app and him being able to deliver was a great experience. 1 song down many more to come

Details: Singing and instrumentals • Hip-hop / Rap • R&B / Soul • 26 - 44 years old • 1 track • 6 - 10 minutes • Mastering • Mixing • Editing

Acumen Productions's reply
Thank you so much for the opportunity Phillip! It was a joy working on your track. Looking forward to working together again in the future.
Audio Recording
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Vivian P.
Jan 8, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Awesome to work with, made me feel comfortable during the whole process. Did a great job, would definitely go to him again !

Details: Singing and instrumentals • Hip-hop / Rap • R&B / Soul • 18 - 25 years old • 3 tracks • 5 minutes or fewer • Mixing • Mastering • Editing • Pre-production • Post-production

Acumen Productions's reply
Thanks so much Vivian! It was a pleasure getting to work with you on your song!
Audio Recording
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Gema C.
Mar 30, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

I’ve taken guitar lessons with Stephen for several months and I’m so happy with the progress I’ve made. Stephen is a talented musician and teacher who is patient, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. His lessons are well-structured and tailored to my individual goals and interests, which has made learning guitar a fun and rewarding experience. One of the things I appreciate most about Stephen is his ability to break down complex concepts into manageable pieces, making it easy for me to understand and apply them to my playing. He is great at providing constructive feedback and helping me identify areas for improvement while maintaining a positive and supportive attitude. Overall, I would highly recommend Stephen to anyone looking to learn or improve their guitar skills. He is an excellent teacher who cares about the success of his students. Thank you, Stephen!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

Acumen Productions's reply
Thank you so much Gema! It was a pleasure getting to work with you and I appreciate the thoughtful words.
Guitar Lessons
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Digne G.
Jan 18, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

Stephen is a thoughtful and supportive instructor who really caters to your needs and interests. I was eager to dive into learning songs, learning some music theory, and most of all enjoying the fun of making music, and he really responded to my requests. He crafted lessons that quickly got me strumming happily away at some of my favorite songs, and always provided the perfect amount of new information and advice so I could take my playing up a notch without becoming overwhelmed. He provides you with a google folder of all the lesson materials which is v helpful, and he's got all the answers when I ask him endless questions about theory or technique. Best of all, he's just a joy to work with and he creates a warm environment to explore and have fun!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Acoustic • Folk • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Acumen Productions's reply
Thank you for the very thoughtful and kind review Digne! Happy to work with you and glad I could help you with learning the guitar.
Guitar Lessons
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Anais P.
Sep 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack

Hired on Thumbtack

A true professional who was patient and very kind. I had no idea what I was doing, I'm a beginner and he knew how to be patient, guide me and transform a vague project into something professional and beautiful!

Details: Singing only (pre-recorded instrumentals) • Rock • 26 - 44 years old • 1 track • 5 minutes or fewer • Mixing

Acumen Productions's reply
Thank you Anais - it was a pleasure getting to work with you!
Audio Recording
Credentials
Background Check

Stephen Fong