Bass Lessons in Briarcliff Manor, NY

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I have recently taken a break from teaching to focus more on the craft and hone my own skills but I'm eager to take on students since I have finished my own schooling. Past experience includes teaching middle school and high school bass students privately. In addition to private lessons I have also conducted/instructed a middle school string ensemble. I have also taken a string pedagogy course aimed at younger learners. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

One of my main goals in teaching is to inspire my students, to make them excited about music. I find that the best way to do this is to work on playing music that the student wants to play. That said, there should be a basic interest present. I expect each of my students to have an idea of why they want to play music. Ideally each student should be listening to music and know what he/she likes or dislikes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Double Bass

Ever since I first started playing I was always into teaching and sharing knowledge, in the practice room, on the bandstand. I was always learning and always trying to share what I knew to make the music sound better. Thats what its about really, trying to make the music as good as it can be, trying to make the vocalist or saxophone player sound great. Thats the role of the bassist. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Music

I have a strong grasp of music theory and specialize in Jazz. I believe ear development to be the most important skill in music as the ear is what we use to enjoy music after all! However I am a confident reader and will gladly help my students to develop their reading skills. I am proficient in a wide variety of styles such as Jazz, Funk, Latin, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop, Blues etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Music Keyboard

Taught with iPianoLab, keyboard program for kids age 5-10, for last 2 years. I teach private lessons as well as group lessons, in schools and privately. I have played bass professionally for the past 10 years, playing in jazz bands, pop bands for private events, and many other genres of music, playing upright and electric bass. I currently serve in a church band that I've been a part of for the past 4 years, playing a mix of traditional Gospel, Caribbean worship, and CCM. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Abraham has taught over 25 students (and counting) with Musika since 2007. He has taught in classrooms and private lessons with students ranging in age from 4 to 70 years old. He is also an active performer, joining the stage with some of New York's hardest working jazz, pop, and rock bands. Read More