Bass Lessons Will County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

Included in these experiences was Chicagoland regular rotation play on XRT's local music showcase and an interview on the Flabby Hoffman Show. While attending UIC I even dabbled in theatre, and though I I had little to no experiece as an actor, I achieved a lead role in three out of the four productions I was cast in. Of these four, two were rock musicals, including the Who's "Tommy." As you can see, my whole life is music.I love to teach, perform and compose music.Although I love all these elements of music, I would have to say that my greatest joy comes from seeing my students progress towards becoming accomplished musicians.Whatever your goals may be, I take great pride in helping you attain them. Read More

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

I was taught with Mel Bay books and prefer to teach out of them although it all depends on what the student wants. Usually we're in the book for beginners and we stay in the book until the students shows improvement. I usually wait to get to a point where a student has a good grasp on reading playing and I thats where we will start working on a set list. Read More

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

My style of tutelage differs from many other teachers in that I place as much emphasis improvisation as on fundamental techniques. Etudes are fun and all (really, they are), but nothing beats having the ability to ... This, of course, entails important theory elements and special techniques, when needed. I have taught students since high school, and all throughout college was a guitar teacher; even TAing for special guitar courses over the summer. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Lute, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Whether I have been working with college students, retirees who are finally returning to music, or teaching music to a young child; I put the emphasis on the student. For guitar; I use various method books to start my students such as Berklee Guitar Phase 1, Bradford Werner's Guitar Method 1, Le Petit Guitarama, or simply no method book. Each student is different, so I do not necessarily use the same method book for each student and make decisions based on their strengths and interests to decide what materials to use in their lessons. Read More

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

With nearly 25 years of music-related experience and more than 15 years as an instructor, I have taught a multitude of students, young and old, and within a broad age range and abilities. Moreover, I have worked with the United Way of Santa Barbara in the summer of 2014 as a guitar instructor and was instrumental in developing a guitar program with the City of Pismo Beach in 2013. While working in Pismo Beach, my dedication to the students, most of whom were young children, compelled me to reached out to music instrument vendors and successfully solicited for donations of instruments and equipment to the city’s music program. Read More