Bass Lessons Napa County, CA

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

Gabriel has been teaching privately for over 2 decades to students of all ages and backgrounds and is well versed in most styles: jazz, blues, rock, funk, punk, metal, acoustic, shred, etc. So he is capable of playing/teaching anything. Often his students bring in songs that he's never heard or played before, and he is able to teach them how to play them within minutes upon hearing them. Gabriel prides himself on being versatile and enabling each student to achieve their own goals. Read More

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

Topics For Beginners May Include: - Fundamentals of music (pitch, rhythm, notation, etc) - How to read music - Ear training - Body position/relaxation - Left- and right-hand technique - Concepts of meter and time feel - Scale/chord theory - Standard songs and repertoire (that you prefer) For Intermediate and Advanced Players: - Concepts and methods of improvisation - Modal theory - Advanced chord/scale relationships and exercises - Odd meters or time signatures - Transcription exercises - Creating individuality as a player and developing an individual sound and approach -Advanced Guitar Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Bass Guitar, Organ, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

I always start a lesson with a new student by assessing their current skill level. If the student already has a certain curriculum they are working on, I usually have them pick up from where they left off so I can see where we're at. Taking things into consideration like intonation, posture, dynamics, form etc., I either assign a new curriculum or continue on. My lessons usually consist of 3 books: a scale book, an etude book, and a leveled song book like the Suzuki method. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have had the most success in working with students who listen to a lot of music in their spare time. The nature of my teaching style is to teach music as a language. The best way to learn a new language is to listen and repeat, trial and errors. Considering the variety in my music background, I meet the student where they are and guide them to their goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele

I am an enthusiatic and experienced instructor and I want to share my passion with others. I graduated with my Bachelors of Music in Music Composition from Indiana University in 2004. In 2013, I graduated from the University of Redlands with a Masters degree in Guitar Performance. As well as being an experienced instructor, I am also a seasoned performer. I have an eclectic and extensive musical palette and have found myself performing in everything from classical guitar recitals as both a soloist and ensemble player, in pit orchestras, small jazz combos, folk music duos and pop music groups. Read More