Bass Lessons in East Austin, TX

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Harmonica

I'm a multi-instrumentalist/vocalist with a fresh, practical approach to teaching, based on my 27-year on-stage perfoming experience. Everything I share with students, I get them to apply it directly in the songs they love, which not only shows them how things work musically, but also keeps them excited and motivated about learning music. Fronting my own band for 20 years, writing/arranging songs, and performing them all over the world has given me the insight into applying music concepts into real songs, and real musical situations. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

As a drummer that has played in all kinds of styles and venues, I can teach any skill level from the first time picking up sticks to making good drummers great and great drummers legendary. Using my experience as a school band director (4 years), I am also able to teach concert band instruments (trumpet, flute, trombone, etc.) as well as Jazz ensemble instruments (drum set, electric bass). In the short time I have been with my current school, we have been awarded 3 awards: one for best in class, one for superior rating, and one band of distinction. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

The first thing I do is determine the student's skill level, what the student can play, and how I can build on that. For a student who has never played before, I begin by explaining the physics of the instrument. Why a string makes a particular sound, what makes that sound higher or lower in pitch and why that is; then how to use that to write or imitate a particular melody. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion

For teaching children, I approach teaching as to the execution of everyday and fun pieces, so that the child learns by, and in turn I introduce aspects of academic learning necessary to create a solid base. In the same way,with young and adults, I make a work placement of the necessary techniques for a good and fast implementation, from technical learning exercise repetitive and daily ices, as well as the elaboration of a plan that involves their daily chores. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I don't not use practice/lesson books. Unless the student wants to use it , I don't insist. I approach each student differently . I take it at their speed. I structure everything on what each student wants for themselves. Through lesson I also add new way to help, or advance them to or above their goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Bass Guitar

I am filled with so much passion for music education, which has informed my occupation as a music instructor. My love for teaching, inspiring and impacting my music students is incurable. I am a performing musician and i have performed for various bands and music groups in different continents. I dont just teach my students, but i mentor them on their way up their music dream and passion. I have also been opportuned to teach national singing groups beyond the shores of the US. Read More