Bass Lessons Niagara County, NY

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

My pedagogy is based on the American jazz tradition and the teachings of Orff and Kodaly. I like to impart a holistic love of music in my students, without boring them with too much history or theory. However, it is my belief that theory and musical literacy will open doors to a greater level of fulfillment and understanding of music as a whole. The materials I use vary from student to student and from instrument to instrument, depending on each student's goals and progress. Read More

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

I began teaching in college, and participated in several years worth of teaching courses specifically designed around guitar instruction. After taking several years away from music, I have gotten back into teaching as both a way to share my love of music, and as a valuable tool to provide not only inspiration to my students but to myself as well. I love teaching students at all levels, and find teaching beginner technique and musicianship just as enjoyable as teaching at more advanced levels. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

My favorite thing to watch happen with a student is when they understand the concepts behind the notes. Playing music is so much more than just the mechanics of "this song goes like this"--what's more important is a deeper musicianship that understands how the whole thing fits together and why it works. That way we can both communicate better musically, but also learn how to teach ourselves. My goal as a teacher is to help every student learn how to learn on their own, by showing them the tools of music, which are the general underlying principles of all music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I love teaching music. I make the lessons fun and I am very easy to get along with. I work around you! I will not make you learn a style that you are not interested in. I plan my lessons in advance so that I am always prepared.I provide facts about the music business through out my lessons so the student understand more about being a musician. I am currently working on my third degree in music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin

Depending on a student's level of experience I use either the Mel Bay Modern Method or the Berklee Modern Method for the development of reading skills. More importantly, I can draw upon a large library of transcriptions and instructional materials that I, myself, have developed over the last three decades, supplemented by recordings and videos. I make sure that a lot of the lesson is spent actually playing, and like to give the student many opportunities to play along with someone else-namely, me. Read More