Bass Lessons Macomb County, MI

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

I graduated from Calvin University studying music composition and jazz guitar. What first got me into music was the idea of creating my own sound. From the moment I picked up the guitar I was interested in recording and producing music. Over the years I have gone onto record songs in a number of genres. There are so many things I now know about music that I wish I knew when I started playing. Read More

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

I encourage lots of individuality and fun. Music is a way to express yourself. I'm never teaching for the purpose for the student to become better than others to win awards and perform at recitals. Self expression and achieving personal goals to me are far more important than winning competitions and on-paper accomplishments. I'll always tailor my lessons for each individual student, and I'll try my best to keep my lessons within the student's area of interest. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I believe that in order to effectively teach, one must also do. My extensive performance background allows me to read a student to see what their goals might be and custom fit a curriculum around them. Sometimes a method book is the right way to go. Books such as the Alfred series and Hal Leonard often offer easily attainable goals for younger students. However, it is always important to listen to one's students to find out what music makes them passionate and make sure to weave that into the practice of good technique, and theory. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Double Bass

My curriculum is largely up to my student, I write custom excercises as well as reenforce musical notation through transcription of the student's favorite music. Being classically trained I place a heavy importance on technique and the physical attributes of playing string instruments. I can hope to instill the passion I feel for music in my students lives, I believe music is the spice of life and inevitably enriching to the player! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a Grammy Nominated Music Educator who combines his intensive formal music training with over 30 years of professional performance experience to create customized curriculums designed for rapid growth and sustained interest by my students. I make each lesson an enjoyable journey of self-discovery and accomplishment. I show my students of all ages from beginning to advanced, how to make Music with their Instument, which is more FUN than being taught to just play the Instrument. Read More