Bass Lessons Washington County, PA

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar

My strategy generally is to focus on fundamentals as well as effective strategies for practicing at home. I have found that most improvement happens at home in your living room on your 3rd or 4th practice session of the week, which is one of the most fulfilling feelings in the world. Lessons then become a pit stop for encouragement, updating goals and strategies, and learning a little of the why behind the what (music theory). Read More

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

I am an experienced and engaging music educator who loves sharing my skills and talents and inspiring my students. I commit personal resources and expertise to ensure each student has the opportunity to thrive and realize their maximum potential. In 2001, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and I am a Board Certified Music Therapist. Additionally, I am a published author/composer of an original academic-based music program called Music, Math & Money, and the creator of Staff Saver and Tab Saver: perforated carbonless music manuscript, tablature, and chord chart copy paper. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I am a bassist and artist with a passion for developing my students creativity, as well as preparing them for a myriad of musical settings. I began performing publicly on a weekly basis over ten years ago and am very familiar with the skills necessary to be the kind of musician people want to perform with. The main focus of my teaching curriculum is to develop a life long love of music and a passion for the creative arts. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

In regards to teaching style, I am persistant with practice, while understanding of ability. This is a method that is applied by setting goals and following a direction that introduces and builds upon ideas, all while taking the student's progress and aptitude into account. I often try to balance out the harder, sometimes tedious work of technique and theory with songs that the student requests or shows interest in playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, I first incorporate the fundamentals of each instrument while catering to their musical interests, along with encouraging them to take regular performance opportunities. I want students to focus on the technicalities of what they are doing, but relate it to how it relates to performance and musicality. In students analyzing what they are doing to create sounds, I am guiding musicians to be reflective in their practice and performance, which I believe is one the key characteristics of becoming a life-long performer and learner. Read More