Bass Lessons Westmoreland County, PA

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

In my lessons I integrate music theory with instrumental technique as I feel that comprehension of the music is essential to better performance and developing better musicianship. I will work with students to help them learn repertoire that they are interested in and excited about as well as serving them their healthy music vegetables to help them develop as musicians. There are several methods books that I like to work with; Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I began teaching five years ago around the age of twenty. Now, at twenty-five, I have had the opportunity to teach people from all walks of life, with ages ranging from 6 to 60!  I encourage students to practice "perfect practice", which means they are as relaxed as possible when practicing (mentally and physically). Daily practice is also something I cannot emphasize enough, even if only for five or ten minutes a day. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

My first lesson will focus on: - Your goals (short-term and long-term) - Your ability level - The time you have available - A strategy for combining the above to maximize the achievement of your goals Once we have a strategy, we will shoot for small successes so as to maintain inspiration. After each success, we'll work on your strengths to overcome your weaknesses. Every month we'll re-evaluate your goals to ensure that our trajectory stays customized to you and your newly acquired set of skills. Read More

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

Versatile, skillful guitarist and a highly motivated, charismatic educator who feels at home in the classroom. Highly proficient in Ear Training, Music Theory, Music Technology, and Jazz Studies. Adept at creating impactful classroom presentations and thought provoking exercises to promote student engagement. Possesses strong communication skills to foster efficient and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and administrators. Teaching history out of a textbook is one thing...teaching a student to hear the color of an altered dominant chord is a totally different beast. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Conga, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching lessons started back in high school, playing with the schools jam band. I'd give lessons for 20-30 minutes on scales, chords, circle of 5th and so on. After graduating high school, I moved to Los Angeles to continue musicianship. Giving private lessons in Hollywood I began to see the power of passing music along. I will never forget when I had one of my first few students bring a new song to me and played it all on his own. Read More