Bass Lessons Monroe County, IL

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

I am interested in students who are serious and are wiling to put in work and practice. I can work with you to find out where you want to be musically. I can work with beginners to help them decide what they want to do. I can also work with more advanced students to further their playing abilities and become working musicians. There is more to becoming a working musician than just playing an instrument and I am willing to share that information with the motivated student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard

I began teaching in my sophomore year of high school. I was asked to be a student teacher at the summer camps hosted at the School of Rock Chicago. I learned a great deal as I taught rock songs to kids of all ages, prepared them to record original music, and helped direct their performance. I fell in love with the process of engaging a students learning style and figuring out how to relate to each student as an individual. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ

I do that by simply finding out what they enjoy. And when I find what they love I teach it to them. For ex. teaching them how to play their favorite songs or to play the theme song from their favorite tv show. Small things like this are what keeps students engaged and exited about lessons. The excited created bring pure joy to students and that joy bring peace and happiness to me. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I start my students with a single lesson where I gain a knowledge about the student's musical abilities and personality. I don't generally start with a single method book, because I believe that in individual lessons, the methods used should be tailored to fit the student. I will pull from Essential Elements, Accent on Achievement, and Standard of Excellence, as well as writing and devising my own warm ups and methods. Read More

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

I think the most important thing to identify is the style and type of music that my student would like to be able to play. Think of your favorite artist currently. What makes them so special or unique? Identifying something like that is what will help me to better understand what teaching style is going to be most effective for you! I love seeing students progress and get past the beginner phase into more complex play styles. Read More