Bass Lessons Burlington County, PA

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

I don't think there is any one method book or instructional DVD that will give you everything you need. Even if an educational resource is extremely well done, it will still need to be tailored and digested in a certain way for each student. I generally use Mel Bay's Guitar 1 - expanded edition. While working with this book, there are additional materials such as exercises, concepts, and musical ideas often inserted at key moments. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I encourage my students to experience all styles of music, classical, pop, blues,country, rock etc. so they can create their own music. I teach students to sight read their music. For beginning students I require a guitar methods book. Young students like to accomplish finishing books and I find this is a useful means to measure accomplishment. It is important to me that my student learn the basic fundamentals and after they have grasped the concept and proved and understanding I introduce them to different styles to using the guitar pick. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Some people strive to play like their guitar/bass heroes and to know all there is to know about music and music theory, while others just want to entertain themselves, their friends and family. Let's face it, nobody decides to learn a musical instrument just so that they can play scales...you want to play songs! Read More

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

My Experience with private guitar instruction began when I was attending the Jazz Program at MDCC. I worked in a small music store and realized that teaching was one of the best ways for me to share my love for music with others. The excitement of seeing someones eyes light up when they figure out a new chord, solo or song was very motivating to continue my teaching career. Once I moved to Boston to attend Berklee, with limited time I began teaching privately lessons from my home. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Music is a general subject that everyone loves. The idea of being able to pass that on to others makes it even more worthwhile. The usage of positive reinforcement in my lessons allows students to learn more effectively and efficiently. Setting up micro goals that build up to larger ones has been successful in my classroom. Students I've taught have really enjoyed that because they can see their progress. I feel a sense of accomplishment with each little step towards a final goal. Read More