Bass Lessons Virginia

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

I started teaching private lessons on guitar and bass in the mid-1970's, after playing for about 10 years. If you want to learn to play, you have to practice. It is a physical and mental exercise that is a significant challenge to any beginnner and and on-going project that you can work on for your entire life. That's why I emphasize, encourage and enable you with many methods and techniques to keep yourself focused on praciticing, rehearsing and performing so it becomes part of your daily routine. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin

For beginning students who are children, I start them with Hal Leonard Guitar Method Book One. This book helps the student grasp the fundementals of the instrument by teaching them common songs as well as different exercises. Once the student has a grasp of the instrument I like to tailor my lessons to each specific student. We will learn popular songs together, explore music theory, and improvisation. For adults and older students, I like to find out what each students goal is. Read More

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

My teaching experience started after college, teaching a family friend bass guitar. From there I realized I could just as well teach guitar, piano, and saxophone as well. I find it rewarding to watch people grow and learn skills they can use the rest of their life, enriching their life with the expression of music. From taking private lessons of my own on saxophone and guitar throughout high school and college, I've learned that consistency of practice is key! Read More

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

I like to start with the basics, centering in on songs that I learned as a kid. From there I quickly introduce kids to chords on guitar, and we work on rhythm and how that relates to everything. I think rhythm is the most important part of music and I definitely drive that point home, usually by relating it to pop music and things the student already enjoys. I'm not trying to train a musical warrior, as much as I am trying to create a musical explorer. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

I am an experienced guitar, bass guitar, and trumpet teacher. I have played these instruments from a young age, and I have studied a diverse array of genres and musical styles. Let me know what you want to focus on and we will take it from there. I have toured with bands and played countless gigs, and I am excited to share my musical knowledge with you. I am also an experienced teacher and have taught students of all ages, grade levels, and levels of experience. Read More