Bass Lessons Warren County, VA

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

I always start with getting to know the student and identifying his or her goals. What is the objective? From there, we will map out how we are going to get to that point. Most students' goal is to learn songs, so we will begin by identifying what those songs are. I will then figure out what skills are needed to play those songs, and we will start learning those skills at the most basic level possible, gradually increasing complexity until you have the ability to put those skills together and start rocking out! Read More

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

Michael Geddes Productions in Virginia a recording studio dedicated to recording and producing authentic music and narrative recordings from the Shenandoah Vally of VA. 1999, Composed theme music for PBS special, “Slow Train To Yesterday”, “Home Town Christmas”, 2001 received certification in mediation, Harrisonburg, VA 1998, 1989-2003, Produced Jingles in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Virginia region. 2002-2017, Teaching studios in Fredericksburg and in Stafford Va. 2007. ICF Certified iPEC life coach. Currently resides, performs and teaches Michel Geddes Comprehensive Guitar in Richmond VA. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

A student's progression is completely up to them. I teach them the techniques and give them the knowledge and then give them a goal to reach by our next lesson. I try to be as encouraging as possible while still pointing out things they could be doing better. Again, the main point of learning an instrument is to have fun with it. So I try to have fun during the teaching process. Read More

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

I usually just require that each student has a spiral bound notebook which I will fill with exercises and songs. I like to keep the mood light even as we might be doing very repetitive exercises. I also like to illustrate through example, but figuring songs out on the spot for the student, and playing them other examples of songs that relate to what ever concept we're covering that week. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

Drums: Pad , Drumset, and occassional Hand-drumming sessions. Classical Staff instruction in drums, I use a different methodology here , (Guitar being a new-age music theory approach.) Guitar: Acoustic, Acoustic-Electric, Electric, with a pick or without a pick styles. I teach tablature and diagrams and charts. I can get you through novice on into intermediate play with classical staff, but if you want to go advanced, stick with the tabs and such for the while. Read More