Bass Lessons in Center Ave, CA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I approach teaching in a fun, practical way. It is easy to get swept up in technique and theory when learning an instrument. While those are very important, it is essential to apply them musically. Every concept I teach, I will provide an example in an actual piece of music. I will help students set realistic goals to achieve to keep the passion going. Music is my life and I want to share my love for music with my students. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have been teaching music for 10 years. In that time I have taught in 3 major cities, or 2 continents both privately and through respected insitutions such as the Hollywood Academy of Music and Brooklyn Guitar School.During my most recent time in New York (over 2 years), I maintained a roster of 15-20 private weekly students, throughout the 5 boroughs.Working with different students from different backgrounds in multiple cities has greatly informed my teaching and stoked my passion for passing on my musical knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Conga Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with CAGED System. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance looking into different genres such as RnB, Blues, Rock, Pop, Jazz. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. 5 minutes of warm up, 25 of theory, 20 of repertoire and 5 of talking about the next class. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

It’s always been my dream to learn music, then perform and teach. And like a good student under the tutelage master musicians of the past, I’m passing on the art to others. All while making my own lesson plans that cater to the student. It’s an endless river of knowledge and fun. Music was innate in me from my family of performers and curators. Private instruction taught me the language; jamming taught me how to implement what I had learned. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

Im a passionate and motivated instructor who loves sharing that passion with students. Ive been playing upright and electric bass for 24 years. Ive studied and performed a variety of different styles, including classical, jazz, musical theatre, pop, rock, soul, funk, country etc. I graduated 2011 from Penn State University with a Bachelors of Music focused on bass performance, and I graduated 2014 from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a Masters in Music Performance. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I am a bassist with a versatile pallet of experiences that inform me when teaching my students. In 2016, I graduated from Berklee College of Music with a MM in Contemporary Performance(Production Concentration). Along with my education, I've been fortunate enough to perform in a diverse set of musical situations. I've have traveled across Europe and North America as a professional bass player. I have had the opportunity to perform with a number of great artist including Terence Blanchard, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Sting, Tia Fuller, and many others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Keyboard

I am a passionate and disciplined instructor that believes that students should enjoy music at all times. In 2010, I graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a Bachelor in Instrumental Music. One of the experiences that I always enjoy in music is performing. I am a Los Angeles based musician that has worked with different groups, styles and artist. Another skill that I have acquire during the course of my career is the ability to arrange and write music. Read More