Bass Lessons Contra Costa County, CA

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

When I begin with any student, I like to ask what they love, what they wish, and what they'd like to do during their lessons. Depending on the answer, I may start the student with tape on the fretboard, under the strings, outlining the chords for a guitar player. Or I may start with a book outlining the fundamentals of music and focus on sight reading. I like to have the lesson be a mix of what the students want, and what I believe to be useful information. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

My go-to books for Drummers, beginners and advanced are 1. Advanced technique for the modern drummer by Jim Chapin and 2. Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone. No matter what you listen to, the material in these books can be applied to any style. Another tip is to learn what influenced your favorite players. I Guarantee every one of your favorite drummers has studied this book. It contains beginner techniques through the most prominent advanced skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Additionally, some other books that I use with my drum set students are Syncopation by Ted Reed, The Art of Bop by John Riley, The Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion, and The Essence of Brazillian Percussion by Ed Uribe. For more advanced students, I work on trancriptions of their favorite drummers, chart reading by playing with recordings or live musicians, improvisation over musical forms, and developing indivdual exercises for each student. Read More

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

I work to determine how best you learn, and then we move in your direction. I am left-handed and have learned to accommodate as well as individuate. My idea about life is that anything a person wants to learn CAN be taught. What is required? A deep desire and patience. But there is nothing as exciting as playing an instrument! Or learning to sing, and feeling the power that comes when you express yourself. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

For all of my students, beginner to advanced, my methods will vary to cater to and help mold the musical needs, and desires, of each, unique indivdual. I prefer not to use the same methods, or books, until I meet the student, and determine which would be the most comfortable yet effective way to proceed. I like to find the best ways for my students to find a path of learning without feeling discouraged and overwhelmed. Read More