Bass Lessons Bergen County, NJ

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

In addition to teaching the skill of playing the instrument, I provide information on care and maintenance of the instrument and related equipment. Further, I am able to provide insight and assistance related to playing in real-world situations and progressing toward playing in bands, recording music at home and in studios, and making money through music. One of my favorite pieces of advice that I have picked up is, "Don't just practice until you get it right. Read More

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

It is a great book for all ages and covers the necessary beginner to intermediate topics that build a solid understanding of guitar and music fundamentals. It presents technical, rudimentary, and musical aspects in an easy to understand format. I have other books that I pull examples from for topics being studied as well. I often create my own custom lessons for which the students and I work on together to create a lesson plan that can be viewed via tablet or computer, or printed out in PDF form. Read More

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

I have been performing and teaching music privately in the Philadelphia area since I graduated with a Music education degree in 1991. I have performed on my instruments in a variety of venues (such as television, cruise ships, clubs, musical theater, and outdoor concerts) and styles. Over my career, I have successfully taught students at the elementary, middle and high school level, as well as adults. I've created the curriculum for guitar programs in various school districts and have given seminars to teachers in how to build their own programs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching just after graduating college in 1978. Although I took some breaks to pursue other musical endeavors I always returned to teaching whenever possible. i always encourage students to find an area of music that they love and find out as much as they can about it. As soon as they learn the basics then we focus on that area which they feel most drawn to. I learned myself through a strong practice schedule so I try to impress the omportance of that to each student. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Learn a very straight forward approach by applying theory and technique to pieces of music. Learn how to improvise amazing solo's and compose your own music.By understanding the language of music, you can play any style of music and sound great.course's of study. Will work on music theory, technique, improvisation, reading, ear training, chords, chord inversions, chord melody, chords with bass lines, scales, arpeggios,song repertoire, composition song writing. Read More