Bass Lessons in Cambridge, MA

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass

I'm an active experimental musician, with lots of jazz and classical training. I like making new sounds and having fun playing with others, and I want to encourage my students to explore and enjoy music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I'm a rather relaxed individual, and I don't like making my students feel pressured into achieving a specific goal in a strict manner. My attitude allows students to accept mistakes as part of the journey of guitar playing, while at the same time understanding that it is the correction of mistakes and discipline to play correctly that segways into higher level playing, and that the ultimate drive behind guitar playing is the passion to learn and expand their horizons either by attempting new techniques or ideas, or simply being exposed to new types of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For humor, creativity, and fun are a big part of how I teach. At the same time I am serious about being disciplined in regular practice. I try to find out what my students are passionate about and use that as motivation. One thing I do compared to my past teachers is use technology. Frankly this technology did not exist when I was young! I often "sample" musical phrases and have them play on a loop. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass

Some students want to learn a few songs by their favorite bands so they can play music with their friends and family. Others are looking to make music a career. My job to help each student reach their own personal goals while having a good time doing so. I teach lessons in a relaxed atmosphere and feel that positive encouragement works much better than criticism. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar French Horn

I began learning piano at the age of three. My dad is a band and chorus teacher and didn't consider it an "optional" skill. I actually learned to read music before english! (I was confused in kindergarten when I found that the alphabet went past G!) Music has been an integral part of my life since then with my elementary and high school years filled with festivals, concerts, auditions and competitions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Drums Bass Guitar Organ Euphonium Tuba

Music professional with 30+ years experience in live performance, studio recording, soundtrack recording, large/small band and private 1 on 1 teaching. Driven by the love and possibilities of music in the lives of people of all ages. Stellar relationship skills, making each student feel special and unique in their abilities. Personable, empathetic, and quick to put people at ease; forges long-term relationships based on trust, collaboration, and exceeding expectations. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

I give a very good foundational approach to the learning experience. For example, I teach students how to find the notes on the guitar and the bass. From there on the guitar, I teach the open string chords. On the bass, I give fingering exercises and patterns to work on. With the chords, we look at simple songs to play. On the bass I show them how the bass lines work with songs. Read More