Bass Lessons South

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

I have gotten better, ... but to this day, I am always more comfortable when playing by ear or by memory. I today's world, I don't see that as a problem, and I try to not force sightreading on a student who seems to not have an inclination towards that skill. I emphasize that sheetmusic is like the recipe for a great meal ... it is just a piece of paper ... and sheetmusic in not the MUSIC itself, anymore than a recipe is the actual meal. Read More

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

I first started teaching music in 2014. I began as a guitar instructor, then made my way into teaching piano, drums, and bass as well. I believe that the best way to teach a student how to play an instrument is to first teach them how to play music. In my experience I have found that allowing students to try several different instruments and participate in group jams with other musicians teaches them to fall in love with making music. Read More

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

Listening to the goals or having the student create goals is a very important first step towards a successful student. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. I am a kind and understanding teacher, pressuring students to reach goals on a time line isn't something that I feel would be productive. Creative teaching and exploring the entire musical world is a life long journey, so no need to rush it, but learning the tools to navigate your way through is something that can be invaluable. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

I tend to be very patient with students and understand that if they are not enjoying the lesson they will not learn or practice as much as they should. I try to get my students playing music quickly, once they are playing and not just practicing it becomes fun. I use small duo pieces that allows the student to learn a very simple melody then play along with me. This become quite enjoyable in a very short amount of time. Read More

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

My style is patient and encouraging. For beginning students I use Mel Bay Guitar Book 1 for standard notation reading along with my book Fret Board Explorers which has finger strengthening drills,and various picking exercises. Along the way I introduce basic chords teaching the correct fingering. In addition to that I introduce scales, arpeggios and chord inversions. As the student progresses we move toward each students favorite music. I am versatile, i can teach classical, folk, rock and blues. Read More