Bass Lessons New York County, NY

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I studied at Belmont University in Nashville with Roy Vogt and Jim Ferguson. In NYC, i have studied with Ben Wolfe (Juilliard jazz faculty and member of Wynton Marsalis sextet) Some of the artists i have played with (and continue to): Chaka Khan, Ashford & Simpson, Blood Sweat & Tears, Jason Miles, Max Weinberg Orchestra, MJ (Broadway) The Harlem Gospel Choir, Sachal Vasandani, Peter Cincotti, Jeff Lorber, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Vonda Shepard, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, hip-hop cult faves Camp Lo, the Metermaids, Felicia Collins (of Late Show with David Letterman). Read More

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

My experience as a teacher started almost 20 years ago in Colombia, country where I was born and raised. I started by giving private lessons, and at some point I was a part time teacher in the High School i've graduated from. Since i started my lessons, at least 30 students have been taking lessons with me, and actually 4 of them are now a days professional musicians who make a living out of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar

I use the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements method for my beginning students. As my students progress, I introduce solo repertoire suitable for a recital/performance situation. I start with music of the students' choice as soon as I see fit which encourages practice. A good part of my lesson time is spent is playing music with the students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Accordion, Ukulele, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is very "go with the flow." Each day is a new opportunity to learn a little more about music and your chosen instrument. Each lesson is a time where we can delve deeply into one piece of music, or jump around to several different topics. Of course, there is always room for structure and I make sure that we stay on track! There are so many different aspects of each instrument to cover, but there no need to get bogged down with complicated acronyms and over complex methodology. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods are non-traditional for some students and traditional for others. Each person learns differently and needs different methods to achieve their goals. I have used Essential Methods books, Jump Right In books, and others that I have found in my studies as a music teacher. I believe music is learned in many different ways, by ear, by reading, and by playing. We learn to talk by talking and being surrounded by those who talk. Read More