Bass Lessons in Bloomfield, NJ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass

For young beginners, I typically start with keyboard exercises and basic lessons in music theory fundamentals and ear training. Upon mastery of a few fundamental skills, students are introduced to a range of compositions that they can choose to learn to study and to play. For all my students at various levels, I assess their abilities and consistently challenge them to sharpen their skills.  Now i'm incorporating concentration, breathing, counting and stretching exercises. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

MUSIC EXPERIENCE The Last Class, Cover Band, New York, NY September 2021-Current ● Lead and rhythm guitar and backup vocals ● Co-founded and manage gig booking, practice scheduling, setlist creation, general operations, and social media ● Played several venues across New York City including The Bowery Electric, The Delancey, Chelsea Music Hall, City Winery, and Red Lion ● Sold out every venue and nicknamed Guitarden by the people Union College Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, Schenectady, NY March 2018-June 2019 ● Lead and rhythm guitar ● Played classic jazz songs as well as modern classics The Cutoffs, Originals/Cover Band, Baldwinsville, NY September 2014-August 2015 ● Lead/rhythm guitar, bass guitar, and lead/backup vocals ● Wrote and performed several originals Guitar Lessons, Instructor, Baldwinsville, NY September 2014-August 2015 ● Taught a novice guitar player and took him from simple chords to complex melodies and reading tablature ● Lead him through songs of his choosing while instilling core guitar fundamentals ● Taught in-home, one hour per week as an independent instructor MUSICAL COURSEWORK ● Music Theory 1: Diatonic Harmony - Traditional harmony and modulation through writing and listening ● Music Theory 2: Chromatic Harmony - Composition and performance of intermediate music theory ● Seminar: Early Music - Listen, analyze, discuss, and write the music of the Middle Ages and Renaissance ● Baroque Music - Study of opera and sacred and secular music by Bach and Handel ● Music and the Holocaust - Analysis of music writing during World War II and its impact ● East Asian Music Cultures - Live performance, discussion, and composition of East Asian Music Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I offer lessons via Skype, FaceTime, or in studio. I have 39 Years of playing experience and 30 years teaching experience. My method is Thorough, Clear, Patient, and Makes Sense! After graduating high school in 1980, I went to New Jersey’s Bergen Community College, where I immersed myself in music classes. I then continued to pursue music at Boston’s Berklee College Of Music where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder Double Bass Music

I am a musician, composer, and educator seeking to share my musical knowledge with students who are eager to learn. I was born into a musical family, and was exposed to great music from an early age. I began playing the piano when I was eight, picked up the saxophone at ten, and have been playing flute and clarinet now for about six years. Following my musical education, attaining my Bachelor's of Music Performance at Ohio State University and then a Master's of Music at Western Michigan University, I worked as a musician for Royal Caribbean Cruises, performing alto saxophone, flute, and clarinet as part of the Show Band aboard the Radiance of the Seas. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Everyone is different. Some students learn faster by using their ears and some by reading. Both of these skills are clearly important but one will always be weaker. This is where knowing your student and what they're trying to achieve is important. Some students want to learn a simple drumbeat, some want to learn a specific song. I have two goals in my lessons. One: What does the student want to learn? Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Every student learns at a different pace and many students learn differently. Music is an aural art form and I've found that many younger students haven't always heard a lot of music. I like to incorporate listening and appreciation in those cases. I like to encourage creativity and share ideas that show the student they can create music of their own. I like to see the student enjoy what they are doing and I like to point out their growth, especially when they feel frustrated. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder

You can learn so much about a student in a 30 minute trial lesson! If a new student is not a total beginner, I will ask them to play their favorite song (or one of their favorites if they have trouble choosing just one). After their performance, I ask them what they liked about how they played. Its important for students to always be aware of what they do well. If they arent able to see their strengths on their own then I share with them what I think their strengths are and encourage them to keep that up. Read More