Bass Lessons in Leeds, AL

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

My approach to teaching music is essentially a synthesis of my formal music education and a distillation of what I have learned from my experiences gigging. While a fluency with music notation is a great benefit and a necessity for some styles, a bassist will not work without the ability to make the music feel good. This feel can only be achieved through developing one's sensitivities to pitch and time. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I am truly rewarded in seeing my students developing a passion for music and their own musical expression. I believe it's vital to teach each student at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic and attainable goals for my students at each lesson. I enjoy acknowledging progress and accomplishments in each student and I believe it enhances a student's desire to progress and eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I come into a lesson with a plan, but I try to engage students in a individual manner that keeps them interested and growing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Saxophone Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm very big on motivation. I tell my students from day one how great there doing and give them something to work towards. For example if I have a guitar student that really wants to be a lead guitarist I will play the solo of one of there favorite songs and teach them a small part of it or all of it if they are at an advanced level. I believe this is why my stufents never quit and always are excited to lesrn more because theres never a dull moment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Double Bass

I began teaching privately in 1999 when i started music school at the university of alabama. I then moved to Miami in 2006where i taught through the school of music. Once i graduated, i taught at many of the colleges in the area, Miami Dade University, Palm Beach Atlantic College, Palm Beach College, West Boca High School, Boca High School, and Forest Hill High School. In 2010 i moved to Houston Tx, where i taught at Robert E Lee High School. Read More