Bass Lessons Will County, IL

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

I am a versatile performer who graduated from The University of Denver in 2008 and have toured the midwest with a rock band. I taught guitar with Musika from 2009 to 2011. I look forward to teaching my students even more about the vast knowledge I have accrued both in performance and teaching. The biggest gigs I have ever played was with my band at Monona Terrace in Madison Wisconsin and with The London Symphony Chorus. Read More

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

For every student I always start with the basics. What are the basics? Well, first and most important for getting you started is open chords. That along with pentatonic scales will really help to develope finger dexterity and get the student adjusted to proper hand and finger positioning on the guitar. During that same period we will practice strumming patterns and exercises to fully bring the use of both hands up to a level that allows us to play simple songs. Read More

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

Building a list of songs that they choose and learning them start to finish so they can then start playing in front of crowds. For online lessons I basically help with what the student wants to accomplish for that lesson, if they continue to take lessons we then start to work on songs, scales, chords, and soloing. My end goal is getting them out playing in front of people like family, friends, recitals, talent shows, open mics, etc. Read More

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

I’m a very dedicated, passionate musician who loves working with students and sharing the beauty that is music. I spent my teenage years playing in a variety of bands and touring the country with said bands which only further solidified my love of music. I then attended Western Illinois to study music at a collegiate level and there I received formal training in both classical and jazz music, I graduated this past May of 2018 and since then have been playing full time with a professional cover band named Karma Committee who I play with most every weekend at a variety of venues throughout the Chicago area as well as some venues in Ohio and Iowa. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

As a teacher, I plan out lessons beginning with a short recap of the previous lesson, and then I work with the student to set a goal for that day's lesson, and then we work together to achieve it. I also often will invite students to see me perform, hoping that this will inspire them to work hard so that they can perform as well. Also, I try to create a positive learning environment for my students, so that they can learn in the most effective way for them. Read More