Bass Lessons in Theatre District, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been teaching for over 25 years now, and my students have includedDavid Lee Roth, Edward Burns, Joie Lee, and John Leguziamo. Besides teaching music, I also teach fine arts classes in both studio painting and life drawing. I have also composed the scores and cues for many film projects over the years. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard

For beginners, I normally start with simple melodies and exercises. Scales and tunes can be added at a certain point. From early on, I also focus on ear training - the essential part of music learning - so a student gradually learns to hear what he/she plays. Sight reading music is also incorporated in the process from early stages. As for adults, I discuss the particular person's interests and goals as well as assess his/her ability level in order to shape the learning process with maximum efficiency. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I'm a graduate of SUNY Oneonta where I majored in Music Business and then went on to work at Sony Entertainment in NYC for 15 years as Director of Business Affairs handing various artist and licensing issues with everyone from Bob Dylan's manager to Bruce Springsteen's lawyers, from members of Kansas to Barry Manilow's manager, from the President of Sun Records to Sharon Osbourne to George Harrison's estate...and much more... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Acoustic Guitar

I definitely believe in realistic goals and I think one of the most important things during learning is that my students properly know what they have to do to be prepare for the next lessons and to achieve the current goal! I also really encourage my students in having a daily and enjoayble instrument practice. I am sure that doing at least 30 minutes technique exercises every day is the best way to feel comfortable with our instrument quickly. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have a variety of books I use for beginning students, depending on age and level, including the Alfred guitar book for kids. Regardless of level, I always help students learn some music they are already interested in, as that is a key path to enjoying both the pure joy of music itself and the delight of learning something you didn't know you could do. Another important pathway that I explore with students, earlier or later depending on the student, is to begin to learn to improvise and compose their own music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Harmonica Banjo Mandolin

           I base my lessons around the student, not a cookie cutter method. I look for three crieteria: a student's interests, ability level, and time they have to practice. I am very interested in what the student thinks of the lessons, and ask for feedback frequently. I encourage them to bring their own ideas and songs into the lessons. I am very keen on review; if someone doesn't understand what we did last week, they won't progress to what we are doing now. Read More

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

I had my first experience teaching private guitar lessons when I was just 16 years old. I immediately felt the rewards of passing on what I had learned up to that point. After nearly 30 years of working as a professional musician I have always maintained a roster of students. My experience has taught me that each student is different and that there is no one-size-fits-all method when it comes to teaching music. Read More