Bass Lessons in Bradenton, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My lessons can be catered to fit the style of music the student wishes to pursue, whether it be rock, jazz, heavy metal, classical, pop, etc. I work with students to find out what kind of music they are interested in pursuing and what their goals are. I focus on starting to play music quickly, and the student learns the theory and technique as we go. I am happy to help the student learn the particular aspects of music they wish to learn, whether it be improvisation, sight reading, theory, etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

We always start where you are at. So we begin by getting acquainted and assessing your present skills and discovering your interests and what you would like to accomplish. If you are a total beginner, thats fine. I can show you your first chord with just one finger. I often develop custom lessons for a student. I like to get you going where you can play something fairly quickly. If you're not having fun, if you don't feel you're accomplishing something, you won't stick with it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

We played in New York, New Jersey and Ohio, and of course, Florida. I've always like the creative arts, which led to owning my own advertising agency based in Saint Petersburg, managing advertising accounts that included a division of Anheuser Busch Agricultural. For the last eight year, I have been with the Downtrodden Road Band. Currently, I play part time with the Down Trodden Road Band writing and recording. Occasionally we play large gatherings, but mostly, play for our friends and neighbors. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

There are three phases of learning an art. Imitation, Assimilation, and Innovation. My method is specific to each student according to where they are in this progression toward mastery of their instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Double Bass

When students are being lazy I call them out on it by saying something like, "What is that?"  It shakes them up and makes them realize I catch every mistake.  It's done in a lighthearted way so that the students feel comfortable with me as I do not want to drive away students who fear their teacher.  Comfort and discipline are imperative to help them achieve their goals.  If a student feels comfortable with their instrument they are more willing to practice and achieve a higher goal of performance. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've had a performing career as a Jazz guitarist that spans over 25 years. After graduating from Rutgers University in 2001, I freelanced in the New York City area for 10 years and played with many of the worlds top jazz artists such as Grant Stewart, Frank Wess, Joel Frahm, Dr.Art Davis, Vic Juris, Ralph Peterson, Ralph Bowen, Orrin Evans, Sean Jones, and Gene Burtoncini. In 2005 I was a semi-finalist in the Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition (now known as the Herbie Hancock Jazz Competition). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

I teach an esoteric method based on numbers. If you can read an analog clock, know how many days are in a week, and how many months are in a year, you can learn music. I use these foundations, that we we're all taught from a very young age, to put music into perspective for the students. This works with all ages. Over the years I have refined my method to be as simplistic as possible. Read More