Bass Lessons South

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I've taught guitar and bass at music shops in the North AL region for thirty-seven years. As a successful singer who has performed for many years I have started teaching voice as well. The desire and interest to learn music and to practice are important if progress is to be made. Some students have innate talent and may progress more quickly and some students may have to work longer for the same results. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mandolin, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I think above all else, the passion for music and growth is important to maintain in a learning environment. I make a point to give students materials and goals that are obtainable, yet challenging, in order to fully engage them in the learning process. Having a relaxed, malleable teaching style allows the lessons to take the form of what is needed for the individual, thereby creating an environment that not only allows the student to feel welcome, but inspired and motivated to reach such goals. Read More

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

I am a classic depressed musician. I also believe that mental health is something that is not talked about in our pop culture enough. Music has helped me through a lot of tough times and struggles. I work to bring more attention to mental health and suicide awareness with my solo project Mr. Nobody, I do all the instruments for my project and it has been quite the learning experience for myself. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I first find out a little bit about my students musical likes and taste, or, with younger students, find somethingfun that interests them, just to find some common ground. I also find out a students long term goals. For instance, if a student seeks to be a opera singer as opposed to a worship leader, the training needs to be more pointed towards classical pieces and Arias instead of learning church music and how to engage a crowd. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I make every effort to get the basics down for a student and then to keep things fresh I introduce or ask the aspiring student to start thinking or picking a few songs that they would like to learn within reason of their abilities. Often times its harder to learn without proper practice time or a student's dedicated practice time not being filled to it's potential. I emphasize practice as where the talent comes from. Read More