Bass Lessons in Edison, NJ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

All I want is to know that my students are enjoying music more deeply, and that they gain the self-sufficiency to learn between lessons. I make sure to point out milestones that a student has achieved to encourage that innate human drive for improvement, and always keep looking for what is exciting and inspiring for the student at a given time. I make sure each student I work with knows what elements to include in their practice, how to learn a piece of music from scratch, and how to break things down into manageable, learnable chunks. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Private instruction and workshops with Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Dave Creamer, Michael Brecker and others Performance Experience. Extensive experience as a solo and ensemble guitarist, performing all genres of music. Appearances include tours in Europe, Central America, the Caribbean, Asia and throughout the United States. Live concerts and recordings include performances with: Jeff Andreas, Dave Creamers, Vince DelGato, Joe Deninzoa, Mark Egan, Ian Froman, Hans Glawischnig, Craig Handy, Molly Holm, Carol Lawrence, Donny McCaslin, Danny Paradise, Bill Rogers, Bobby Rydell, Ben Vereen, Michael Wilcox, and others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

As a vocalist, Jason has trained with world-famous soprano, Marjorie Kahn, as well as top NY voice coach, Danny Richard. An accomplished musician, bandleader and music director as well, Jason has toured both nationally and internationally, having played, performed and recorded with the legendary Lou Reed, international recording artist, Rachael Yamagata, national recording artist and stage/screen actor, Val Emmich and others. Jason also writes, records and performs his own original music, which has been featured in programming for MTV, Nickelodeon and network TV, as well as feature commercial and independent films.Jason is also a well known solo performer who travels all over the country performing at high end corporate and private functions when he isn't teaching, performing his own music or performing with other musicians. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I'm a driven, fun, and extroadinarily hard-working instructor who has almost a decade of experience in teaching students of various ages, distinct personalities, and unique lesson goals. As a professional touring musician, session bassist, and composer for award-winning shorts and series, I have devoted my life to playing music, educating music-lovers, and furthering my musical growth. I graduated from Tufts in May of 2015 with a degree in music and during my time there as a full-time student, I played in five acclaimed musical projects simultaneously, released three albums (one of which was a Bandcamp "best-seller"), toured Portugal with a renowned Jazz Orchestra, and taught bass lessons to my college peers. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Saxophone Bass Guitar Double Bass Keyboard

For students aged 3-6, I ensure to use visual materials. I also try to give the student time at the end of the lesson to improvise, which ensures ending on a positive note.-Students aged 7-13 always a quick Q&A regarding music studies in school if they are participating in the school's music program. They are also given scale exercises to ensure a solid knowledge of the major and minor scales.-Students 14+ are given the opportunity to express particular interests and goals that they are specifically trying to reach. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass

I studied at Belmont University in Nashville with Roy Vogt and Jim Ferguson. In NYC, i have studied with Ben Wolfe (Juilliard jazz faculty and member of Wynton Marsalis sextet) Some of the artists i have played with (and continue to): Chaka Khan, Ashford & Simpson, Blood Sweat & Tears, Jason Miles, Max Weinberg Orchestra, MJ (Broadway) The Harlem Gospel Choir, Sachal Vasandani, Peter Cincotti, Jeff Lorber, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Vonda Shepard, the Brooklyn Philharmonic, hip-hop cult faves Camp Lo, the Metermaids, Felicia Collins (of Late Show with David Letterman). Read More