Bass Lessons Washoe County, NV

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Luckily I was taught by not only very high skill level players, but also by charismatic individuals that were also very good educators. As an educator, my main focus is to emulate their masterful ways of teaching and incorporate that into my program. I use various methods: how to read music, hear music and create music. Ear training is super important to me as it allows the student to learn "feel". Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I have been a musician as far back as I can remember, my earliest childhood memories are of my mother teaching me songs on our piano. I started playing bass as a young teenager. In high school I played in the varsity jazz band as well as neighborhood rock bands. After high school, I toured for several years with a cover band playing many different styles of music. I am currently an active musician in the Las Vegas music scene with my original band The Bitters, I also compose and record TV and radio commercials in my home studio. Read More

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

My teaching style is entirely student driven. Every student has different goals and different styles of learning. Because of this, the "cookie-cutter" approach many teachers take are ineffective. I take the time during the first lesson to ask the student what their short and long term goals are with their instrument, and from there I can start laying out a lesson plan. As I have more lessons with the student, I can observe their learning style and adjust my teaching approach accordingly.  Read More

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

I love helping people learn music. I honestly believe that anyone can play an instrument with some work and everyone has a song to share. In 2012, I graduated from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelors Degree in Music Business. I started a band my junior year of high school called Local Uprising and we have traveled the states, opened up for some of the biggest reggae acts like Steel Pulse, Alpha Blondy, JBoog and Stephen Marley, we had #1 songs on radio and got nominated last year for Reggae Breakout Artist of the Year. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Bass Guitar

I specialize in simplifying the complex, and (also in) teaching exercises that simultaneously apply/demonstrate/develop knowledge AND skill(s). As a teacher, my preference is to teach "highly-motivated" students who want to become"really good", and I specialize in helping students "get really good really fast." I have considerable experience at doing this, applying proven sytems/approaches and techniques -while adapting to each individual student's strengths, weaknesses and needs. Read More