Bass Lessons Frederick County, MD

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

I believe that the goal of music lessons is to discover what each student wants to achieve. Therefore, I seek to use different methods, lessons, and exercises that will work toward what each individual wishes to accomplish for themselves. If we can work together on a particular piece of music or a song that a student wants to learn, then there is a goal to accomplish and it is fun to reach that goal! Read More

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

Regardless of level, we work hard and have fun. I have high expectations but also patience with meeting you at your level and making it comfortable to progress! I believe that exposure to a diversity of musical styles best supports students in developing their skills and appreciation for all music. Technique is just as important as creativity. We practice both. With this in mind, I sometimes will listen to you play, and other times I will accompany you with percussion, drums, or guitar. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I think that lessons always need to be engaging and fun. This is accomplished by creating customize lesson plans for each student to ensure that he/she learns at there own pace. I want students to feel good about what they have learned, as well as, feel accomplished after each lesson. I also make sure to create a relaxed learning environment that way students feels free to ask questions if they have concerns on a particular musical concept. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar, Ukulele, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The main thing my years of lesson-giving has taught me is that everyone takes it in a little differently, but everyone needs to practice each and every day! Some work well with tabs, others learn by watching, still others are most comfortable with the formality of traditional notation. All these roads can lead to the goal of making music provided the student is motivated to pick up the instrument regularily. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Tuba

Lyndon Christie called them. These tasks or assignments were carried out with both equal doses of humor and pride and hopefully excellence. I taught at different times harmony, sight singing, low brass, strings, jazz improvisation, and ensembles. These ensembles included concert band and jazz ensembles. I had started teaching private string bass, and tuba lessons by 1964 so by the time I got to this high school I was well aware of what to do. Read More