Bass Lessons Alamance County, NC

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I began teaching when I was 15 years old, which was around the year 1984,in Brooklyn NY.I studied music at Samuel J Tilden High School and taught bass at Meyer Levin J.H.S two afternoons a week after school..In 1989 I moved to Charlotte NC, attended college and began working in various bands.I had to stop teaching for a short period of time due to my busy gig schedule.It wasn't long before I discovered that there was something missing in my life,and that something was teaching music.I have taught students from the ages of 9,which is the age that I started playing, all the way up to 60 years old.I encourage my students to practice and to have fun at the same time.I want them to not be afraid to try something such as listening to their favorite music and attempting to play it by ear.That is what I did when I was taking lessons.It is good training for the ear.When I see my students develop their craft and a love for music, that is one of the greatest feelings. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

I base how fast my lessons advance on how quickly the student learns and how often the student practices on his/her own. I ask my students to play their instrument every day. I believe encouragementis much more productive than criticism, so I will acknowledge a students accomplishments regularly to keep them motivated. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Keyboard

Helping students create goals is important. Teaching them techniques to master the instrument and reach those goals is a strength I have as a teacher. Music should be fun and being around the music world can be inspirational, whether it is at school, college, church, or in a local band. Music touches our spirit and can make us happy. If you are smiling and feeling satisfied, I have been a good coach! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Recorder, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching expereince dates back to before I graduated undergraduate school. Since I had a semester to wait for Commencement, I was afforded an opportunity to work as a Teacher assistant, in an Open Classroom Learning Environment. This immediately preceded a very rewarding Student Teaching experience in the rural southern state of North Carolina. I was as challenging an experience as I have ever had being that my travel mileage on some days was as much as 80 miles. Upon my return to New York, I was afforded an opportunity to teach Beginner Band Grades 4,5 and 6, per diem for one year. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Keeping music fun is the most important way to keep a student motivated and engaged. Many challenges come along the way with students, and I make it a goal to attack problem areas efficiently and effectively so that the most progress can be made while still maintaining enjoyment. What I've found is that students appreciate this method because it shows that I am paying attention and that I do care about their progress. Read More