Bass Lessons in Clark, NJ

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Recorder Piccolo

My name is Norbert. I am a saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, composer, arranger, and teacher. I also run a small recording studio where I personally do all of the recording, mixing, and mastering for all kinds of projects. My professional musical experience includes performances and recordings with artists including Tower Of Power, Sheila "E", Prince, Freddie Hubbard, Roy Hargrove, Roger Waters, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz, Diana Ross, Boz Scaggs, Wallace Roney, Zigaboo Modeliste, D’Angelo, Billy Joel, Flora Purim & Airto, Les McCann, Charlie Haden, Benny Green, Don Cherry, Dream Theatre, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aerosmith, En Vogue, and many others. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Recorder Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I encourage my students to learn at their own pace and push them when I see I can. I do not want to deter my students from liking what they do. I try to find the passion for a style of music and bring it out in my students while connecting that style to other styles to show the student that styles are idiosynchratic, but that they can also interchange with other styles. Read More

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

I have a friendly and open-minded attitude. I believe in mentoring and aiding, not just assigning work. I love to play the music we are working on together and i like working out the details as we go. I believe in following the student's goals rather than my own agenda. I am reliable and flexible with scheduling. I tend to bring worksheets or study guides as well as sheet music or books that go with our lessons. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

Lessons are very relaxed and we will focus on ways to practice and getting the student to learn what he/she wants. Some people just want to come and learn a few tunes, some want to really learn the instrument and practice all the time. It all depends on the individual and I`m more than ready to adapt for each one of my students with the methods I have. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Practice regularly: Consistent practice is key to improving as a drummer. I might encourage students to set aside a certain amount of time each day or week for practice, and to break down their practice sessions into smaller, more manageable chunks. 3. Use a variety of exercises: To keep things interesting and help students learn more effectively, I might incorporate a variety of exercises into my lessons. This might include rudiments, beats from different styles of music, and sight-reading exercises. 4. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

My approach to teaching varies in accordance with a students playing level and needs. With beginners and young students, experience has taught me that it is best to get someone playing actual music as soon as possible, usually in the first lesson. It is just as well to have a student begin by learning a simple riff from a song that they like, as to make them learn some hokey melody from a one size fits all how-to book.Going forward, I continue to work with a new player on music that they would like to play, while simultaneously covering music theory, and technical information, as they relate to the choice of repertoire. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

In my third semester at Berklee I auditioned for a cruise ship gig with Guille & The B. Band, a latin jazz quintet. We got hired by MSC Cruises Company and sent on board of the ship "MSC Divina" where I have been performing on board everyday for almost 5 months (Jan-May 2016), playing both upright bass and electric and doing some background vocals before coming back to Boston to pursue my studies. Read More