Bass Lessons in Patapsco, MD

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have over two decades of teaching experience and have taught hundreds of students, from ages four to eighty-four and at every level of ability. Since 1997, I have maintained a private studio. I have also taught at many different schools since 2001. From 2003 to 2013, I taught full-time at Music and Arts Centers throughout the Baltimore/Washington area. From 2006 through 2008, I taught at the School of Rock Silver Spring location, where I was a Show Director and Guitar Instructor. Read More

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

Honestly, it's up to the student. I have truly enjoyed teaching all kinds of music, and my students and I have had lots of success learning fun, easy, and challenging songs. This also includes the option for the student to learn the vocal melodies of these tunes! Lastly, I am able to provide students the opportunity to write their own songs. This also includes writing vocal melodies and lyrics. This is the most popular mode of learning for my students thus far. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trombone Bass Guitar

I like to focus evenly in three areas: music fundamentals, technique, and ear training. I like to identify goals with each student, as well as identify the weaknesses standing in the way of improvement. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching privately and at different schools and music stores since 1997. I attended Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, I completed their BA program in 1999. After playing in various bands for a few years I decided to start writing, recording and producing music for placements on TV, Films, Commercials, etc. I have been doing that since 2003, I play guitar, bass and other stringed instruments on most of my music and for other artists as well. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I have been teaching upright and electric bass lessons to students of all ages and skill levels for nearly twenty years, and have a Masters degree in Music Performance and String Pedagogy from Northwestern University. Some of my favorite teaching experiences come from my time on the faculties of Dickinson College and the Performing Arts Institute of Wyoming Seminary. Students of mine have completed Bachelors degrees in music from top conservatories and gone on to successful full time careers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Since middle school, I have always loved helping friends with passages from solo and ensemble and band pieces, no matter the instrument. Whether it was rhythms, notes or intonation, even if I didn't know how to play the instrument yet, I would use a fingering chart and help them however I could. During high school, I would help beginner students that have never made a sound on an instrument learn the basics of what the instrument parts do, how to blow/buzz on the mouthpiece, and how to read music and play the instrument along with the music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For students of all ages, it is important to remember that the individual is key. From the youngest beginner to the seasoned pro, everyone learns in their own individual way. Because of this, I find it very necessary to hone in on the interests, aptitude, and abilities of each of my students in order to give them the best possible instruction. A student who is engaged on their own terms and who has a say in their own path through music instruction often becomes a successful and lifelong musician. Read More