Bass Lessons in Philadelphia, PA

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass Music

Multi-instrumentalist, performer, educator, arts administrator, arranger, contractor, organizer, and native New Yorker currently based in Philadelphia. Experienced recording artist and performer in orchestral, musical theater, pop, rock, folk, and cabaret settings. Electric and upright bass private instructor of all ages and levels. Graduate of the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College with a Music Performance degree in double bass, private study with Daniel Krekeler of the Metropolitan Opera. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Every student is unique in how they approach and respond to music, so I make it a point to teach each individual student at their own pace. I also try to gauge what motivates and excites them, which allows me to better help them grow and develop in desired areas. Knowing these areas will help make lessons more fun, engaging, and rewarding for the students. When teaching adult students, I will accommodate them based on their goals, needs, and skill level. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

While students arrive to my lessons with an array of different skills, I always make sure they have the fundamentals of music down; such as keeping a consistent rhythm and ensuring the notes choices are harmonically pleasing and intentional based on the piece. Making sure the student is learning what they enjoy learning as well as what I feel are the necessary next steps to improve their skills are essential in the learning process no matter what age the student is. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

It is my duty to make sure the student is always engaged and enthused. The student always comes first. My method of teaching needs to be flexible so that I can give each student my all so they can perform at their very best. By finding out what a students goal is, I can craft my teaching so that they get the maximum amount of information from me. All while making sure any and all improvements and accomplishment are noticed so they can see their progress and have it affirmed so they feel that they are going places. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

I honestly and openly admit that when I first started taking guitar lessons (at age 13), I had struggled with many of the same things as a large percentage of my students do.   So unlike many other teachers out there, to whom guitar playing came much more naturally and easily, I can still truly understand the students' problems and offer my own insights and solutions to these problems. This is something that the other, more "naturally talented", teachers simply can not do - because they never experienced any of those problems themselves firsthand. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar

Each student approaches music differently, and I tailor my teaching to fit that approach. I will ask a student what they're aiming to accomplish, then set short and long term goals in order to acheive them. I believe a strong technical foundation leads to freer ease of artistic expression. My students recieve a wholistic approach to music on whatever instrument of their choice. Read More