Bass Lessons Rutherford County, TN

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

It is important that every student learns and improves at their own pace because everyone learns differently. So I break down songs and theory in to increments so that they can be more easily digested over time. I find that this method of learning is extremely helpful in the retention of the knowledge the student learns. Also not all students are interested in learning the same things so I think it is very important to find out what the student wants to learn and gain from playing music and what their expectations for themselves are. Read More

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

I have been teaching for several years. I love touring and performing, but learned that a lot of satisfaction comes from teaching new music students and passing on the musical tradition. I personally have taken lessons since I was 10. I am most proficient at bass guitar, but also love playing and teaching piano and guitar. My focus when it comes to teaching is giving students the tools to compose their own songs or to accurately play songs by other artists. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

My main focus is on reaching the student, and fostering their love of music. I am adamant about instilling in students the genuine excitement and desire to pick up their instrument and practice. This is the most important lesson and will never leave a student. I do this largely by integrating what a student needs to learn in order to excel into what they want to learn, and I have had great success with this method. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Music

My teaching experience dates back to 1995, I have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 25 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of jazz and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the bass guitar and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

My teaching methods for all instruments are to start with the basics and slowly build the foundation of a good, overall musician. For piano, I begin with Faber Piano Adventuresand Beginning Piano for Adultsby Bastien Bastien. With vocal instruction, I prefer to begin with vocal excrsises to strengthen the voice. Once the student is ready, we will move into repertoire like the first and second book of solos (for any range) by G. Read More