Bass Lessons Virginia

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I teach what is needed by the student: Here are Examples: Basses, 4, 5, 6 string, Active vs. Passive, EUB, Case vs. Bag, polish, stands. Finger & Palm Muting, Strings – Round Wound, Half Round, Flat Wound, Coated. String Length. Looping, Effects Transcribing, Scales & Chords, Modes, Soloing-Improvising Chord Charts, Writing-Arranging, Reading Music, Theory Equipment selection – Amps, Speaker cabs, Speaker Impendence, Straps, cables, Music Related Injury, Ear plugs Survival Kit Bass player’s role in music, playing in the Pocket Types of Music – Rock, Reggae, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Metal, Classical, Country, etc. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

Through college I have given lessons to those around me fascinated by the bass and how to play as more than just a typical bass. All of these students were either teenagers, or in there early 20's, but I am open to teaching children as well. Most of my lessons revolved around slap, harmonic, and chordal techniques, like those showcased by Les Claypool Victor Wooten, and Jaco Pastorius. To really grasp these techniques, or any other facet of bass playing, I encourage students to practice regularly, listen often, and note progress. 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

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love showing people how fun music can be, and learning an instrument is the best way to do that. I've been playing guitar since 2002, writing songs since 2005, and recording/releasing music since 2009. I'm now fortunate enough to do this for a living! My songs have been on multiple TV shows, tens of thousands of people stream my music every month, I produce music for other artists, and I also write blog posts geared toward helping my fellow musicians. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For students of all ages, it is important to remember that the individual is key. From the youngest beginner to the seasoned pro, everyone learns in their own individual way. Because of this, I find it very necessary to hone in on the interests, aptitude, and abilities of each of my students in order to give them the best possible instruction. A student who is engaged on their own terms and who has a say in their own path through music instruction often becomes a successful and lifelong musician. Read More