Bass Lessons in Virginia Gardens, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

As almost any instructor will tell you, the methods I use depend largely on the student and their abilities. Younger students usually benefit from learning to read music and a beginning method book is usually helpful. I strongly believe that ear training is the key to musicianship so I use the material we cover in lessons to help students develop good aural perception. I know that understanding music theory is crucial for communicating with other musicians. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to when I was in high school, I've always tried to show that anyone can express themselves on a guitar and play a little music once in a while if it makes them happy.Throughout my career as a teacher I have always dedicated myself to sharing knowledge that leads you to achieve your own style and identify with your instrument. There is nothing more comforting than watching a student develop and create their own style or just play and enjoy what they do. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Accordion Harmonica Electric Violin Fiddle Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If the students already had books from prior music instructor, we pick up from the last lessons after answering questions to make sure the students thoroughly understand the previous lessons from the previous chapters. For beginning students, I've used the Mel Bay's modern bass and guitar methods, James Bastien piano library, Essential Elements for wind instruments, Advanced Rock drumming and Master theory books by Charles S. Peters and Paul Yoder or any music books and online documents download by the the student. Read More

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

Generally, I find that students that can read music can understand music concepts a lot better that those that don't read music. That being said, there are students that don't want to learn to read and I understand that as well. For those students there are many methods available that can help them achieve what they want. In some cases, I may not even use a method at all but I always write down the information students need so they can go home knowing how to practice and what to practice. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Since the age of 9, I've been learning and performing with a guitar. First it was recitals among my fellow peers at my local Music school. After gaining enough proficiency, I started playing in a multitude of bands as a teenager, playing various local venues around South Florida. My love of music comes from the personal fulfillment attained when creating original compositions. Learning to play songs that are enjoyable is great, but the best part of music comes from the ability to be able to invent and create something new. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele

I like to use a combination of books from different authors and also incorporate my own lessons as well. I keep the lessons fun and engaging with a variety of material that I think is suitable. I play music games with my young students, teach their favorite songs, while showing them all the necessary fundamentals that are required for becoming a great musician. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Euphonium

Music in the school system is taught backwards. If you're a beginner, you were put in a beginning class. this makes it very difficult for students to advance quickly because they aren't playing music with people who are more advanced than them. I make sure the students have the ability to play the instrument before they learn a ton of theory, because knowing how the wrritten form of music work without being able to play them is recipe for frustration. Read More