Bass Lessons Yamhill County, OR

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I began teaching lessons and teaching an elementary school band my senior year of high school in 2006. I encourage a regular practice schedule that includes journaling your practices. Though I may no play every instrument, my time in various ensembles as well as my experience writing and arranging music have given me insite to various instruments to answer questions that may arise. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer

I find out what styles a student likes, favorite bands and songs. Also, what they want to get out of learning a particular intstrument. Is it for fun, to be on stage and perform, to write songs, etc. Once a student starts seeing how all songs are connected the whole music scene opens up. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods tend to vary based on the student's particular needs. For young students, I would say up to the age of 12, I like to use the Beginning Mel Bay books, because they have a nice, even approach that introduces fundamentals. For students older than 12, the Berklee books "A Modern Method for Guitar" are my go to. Also at this age, I introduce the concept of transcription. After about 16 or so, if the student shows that they are passionate and have the attention span to stick with something that isn't easy at first glance, I graduate them to Mick Goodrick's "The Advancing Guitarist." At this point, they should have some grasp of ear training and transcription, so they will be picking solos and tunes they are challenged by and are excited to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching in high school, helping my fellow guitar players and others in band and jazz band. I continued off and on through college, and became a full time private lesson teacher not long after graduating. I taught full time for about ten years and then moved into working with music publishers and music notation projects. I returned to teaching part time in 2016, both online and in person. I teach beginner to advanced students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Focused on technique and creating a lifetime of enjoyment through playing music. Read More