Bass Lessons Clay County, MO

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

In the first lesson I sit down with the student and we just asses goals and what motivates that student to play I like to create an exciting environment when it comes to playing your instrument cause after all it's hard work but it's not work it can be fun and should make you want to come back and learn new things. Been doing that for 7 years going on 8 and have never lost a single student to my methods. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music

From there, I prefer to gather materials on an individual basis that I believe will be helpful to that particular student. If they want to learn blues, I will start with old delta blues recordings, breaking down the simple chord structures and gradually introducing each technique that is used to elaborate them. If they want funk, I will start with Funkadelic, explaining the role of rhythm first and foremost with some basic time-keeping exercises and gradually apply them to pentatonic scales. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I feel its important to take very basic elements and build upon them. I always like to keep things interesting and fun, yet challenge my students at the same time. Students have different needs, wants, and goals. Its important to consider those things when structuring a music program. If a student wants to be a metal guitarist, Im probably not going to spend a great deal of time teaching them standard guitar chords. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

In my career as a teacher as well as in my personal life I have found that it is impossible to teach all people the same and expect the same results. Thus, my methods are highly tailored to the student's unique needs and desires. Additionally, I've found that certain teaching methods work better with certain instruments. One of the first questions I ever as of a student is what their goals are for these lessons so I might better adjust my lessons to suit. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe in a student learning to hear music and think for themselves. Through ear training, creativity, and learning "how" music works, the goal is to get each student to not need a teacher to learn their instrument, but want a teacher so they may become their best version of it. I focus on this as a primary value in my studio. In lessons, we'll use formulas and concepts to understand "why" things sound good, and "how" we actually get better. Read More