Bass Lessons San Bernardino County, CA

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

I am a bassist, keyboardist, and vocalist located in Los Angeles, California. I play for local bands and artists in venues throughout LA. Currently, I am attending the University of Southern California majoring in Popular Music at the Thornton School of Music with a minor in Music Industry. I have recorded and written with various artists and producers throughout my career, as well as performed on multiple radio shows such as as Q104.3, 94.3 The Point, and KXSC. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Banjo, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing professionally for over 40 years and have taught music for 30.  I enjoy teaching people to play or sing music because it is a gift to be given and received.  I can also assist with orchestration or arranging instruments into a group format for performance.  I can teach anyone with an interest to learn and do so on a regular basis.I have taught country, blues, modern, metal, classical, folk music, jazz, etc. Read More

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

Topics For Beginners May Include: - Fundamentals of music (pitch, rhythm, notation, etc) - How to read music - Ear training - Body position/relaxation - Left- and right-hand technique - Concepts of meter and time feel - Scale/chord theory - Standard songs and repertoire (that you prefer) For Intermediate and Advanced Players: - Concepts and methods of improvisation - Modal theory - Advanced chord/scale relationships and exercises - Odd meters or time signatures - Transcription exercises - Creating individuality as a player and developing an individual sound and approach -Advanced Guitar Read More

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

For beginning students I start by showing them the open strings on the guitar or bass and give them exercises to navigate the pick or their fingers through the the strings. Once the student understands the open strings I'll begin showing them single note lines starting with the low strings and working up to the higher strings. For this I'll use examples from simple rock and pop songs. Once the student begins understanding the fret board, I will introduce chords and scale patterns that are essential to playing the guitar along with building a repertoire of songs that the student can perform. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods are geared toward the individual. Oftentimes I might start with a methods book for a beginner, but supplement it with musical choices by the individual. In selecting these choices, I find ways to simplify the music so that the student is able to be able to play it. My method is also based on questions that the student might ask. So while we will have an approach that is organized and structured, I find that addressing seemingly unrelated musical questions, can actually be incorporated into the tasks at hand. Read More