Dennis F  
Instruments: Guitar, Cello, Bass Guitar, Double Bass
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, R&B, Opera, Swing

I started my teaching carreer in 1994, teaching doublebass and bass guitar. Two years later I began offering guitar lessons. In 1998 I offered cello lessons. My passion for teaching has grown over the years, and brought me great pleasure helping beginner students gain skills, confidence, and a sense of pride and accomplishment in learning to successfully play a musical instrument. I been able to teac advanced bass students techniques that increased their playing skills and understanding of their instrument and music in general. My greatest pleasure was helping a young, nervous, shy, and self conscious young boy, and over time, with his efforts and my guidance, was able to apply and get accepted into music college. The joy and satisfaction I get from watching a novice student gain confidence and satisfaction playing songs they love for their own enjoyment, or for friends, while having fun, is beyond description!

For bass guitar I use the Mel Bay Bass Guitar Method which takes a student from creating rocking bass lines to building kicking bass licks from chord changes.Double Bass students will have classical training, techniques to build a solid, warm tone, use of the bow, and orchestral repertoire, including solo pieces. For guitar I  use the Mel Bay Chord Guide Method, which shows on easy to understand positions for chord playing. For beginner cello students, I use the Strickly Strings Comprehensive String Method to learn how to use a bow and proper finger position and intonation along with building a solid, beautiful tone .