Bass Lessons in The Colony, TX

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar Double Bass

I earned my Associates Degree in 1984, in Music Performance, from Community College of Rhode Island. I've been playing bass guitar and double bass, professionally for over 35 years in various bands, groups, orchestras and with international stars such as Ray Charles and Andrea Bocelli. I've played in locations such as Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, Maryland, New Jersey, and as far west as Chicago an Detriot. I have performed with several classical orchestras, and as principal bassist with The Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Conga Latin Percussion Music Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My main goal and teaching is to inspire self motivation and make it fun! I like to pick songs that are fun to play and challenging at the same time depending on what level you are at that time. By doing this I think keeping the instrument out and not in the closet is a good start that way if the inspiration hits you and you want to play it is within your reach "guitar stand and wall hangers are ideal" and not in the case the put away " Out of sight out of mind" I suggest buying a music stand for your instruments and or wall hangers which seem to work very well as a display and also so the instrument is within your reach. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For Reading: "You're in the Band, Unplugged" Dave Clo, Pop melody books by Hal Leonard, Berklee Press reading studies, Bach's Violin Sonatas and Partitas, Charlie Parker's Omni Book, Jazz Real Books. I have my own methodology for every other aspect of music including theory, ear training, improvisation, etc. Teaching Style I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student’s decision to study and/or play music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I focus on indvidualizing the lesson to the student. Every student has different goals, dreams, and personalities. I typically use the Faber Books for piano, Hal Leonard for guitar and ukulele, and I work in sight-reading with my voice students. I also work in music theory when appropriate, and enjoy explaining the "why" behind how music works. I'm also a singer-songwriter and have tunes on Spotify Apple Music. I write and produce my own songs and have had my compositions performed frequently. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Bass Guitar Keyboard

As I have previously stated, I tailor my lessons to each individual student in order to maximize their learning potential. Yes, I do usually assign one piece that will be good for them to learn even if it is not their favorite song to play, but the rest of the time I make sure that it is music they are going to enjoy. If a student loves Disney songs, then you can bet that's going to be an assignment. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and need. can help you out. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar

My methods are based off individual basis so that no matter if your a beginner or advanced you will learn how to play music you aspire to learn. My methods have been developed over 40 years of playing electric guitar,acoustic , and bass. With 29 years as a private music instructor teaching private one on one lessons to all ages from beginner to experienced for a personalized master class, which would include advanced recording and composition for rock,metal,jazz,funk,blues,pop, classical rock, prog rock,and jazz fusion methods. Read More