Bass Lessons in Farmingdale, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

The most rewarding part of being a teacher is to see your students grow and love their musicianship. Music is a language that is more universal than any other language in the world! Passing on the knowledge and works of composers and artists from yesterday to today. I set realistic goals for my students that are achievable and rewarding. I tend to look on the positive side of each performance and I teach through kindness humor and respect. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching when I was a junior in highchool 5 years ago. As I progressed and study music at college I've kept on teaching as I've kept on learning, both at school and at home. Consistency is key and I always ingrain this into my students, no matter the level. The more you play the more you'll foster a love for your instruments! Being classically trained has given me a phenomenal base for my playing and I always try and incorporate the excellent form and technique it produces when teaching, especially with students of different genres! Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I always try to adapt to every single student's personality and transmit the passion I feel through my instruments. I believe it is important for a teacher to invest time on their students even when they're not in class, so the program flows better and immediate improvement is more likely to occur. A real teacher doesn't keep secrets. The actual goal for me is for my students to be prepared to play out there in the real world. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Phase 2: Simple Riffs and Tablature This is where we get into "lead" guitar. Simply put, this is the "one note at a time, faster" section. We'll start here by learning some catchy riffs within the students ability and interest. Speed will certainly develop in this phase and the student will be a more well rounded player. This is also where I will introduce reading tablature (tabs). Tabs are the guitar equivalent of sheet music and allow a guitar players to learn new songs quickly for years to come. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I am a professional musician, active across New England. I perform classical, jazz, folk, and other styles actively across Connecticut, Massachussets, New York, Pennsylvania, and Vermont. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I try to strive for a delicate balance of productivity and fun, by engaging students in their true musical interests, as opposed to pursuing what they think they're "supposed to do" in order to improve. Picking up an instrument as a means of self-expression is such a powerful thing and I fundamentally believe that everybody should have access to do so. I seek to guide students through this process, with whatever outcomes they seek. Read More