Bass Lessons in Fenway, MA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Creating and Directing my own music camp, teaching private instruction to all ages, teaching at Loyola University, Bolivian Conservatory, American Primary and Middle School and giving clinics around Bolivia, has given me the best tools and experience to share music the right way. Musicians of all levels travel from all around South America to study with me. I also have the most popular YouTube Channel for bass lessons in spanish with more than a million views. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Growing up in New Orleans, LA, I have performed with many outstanding musicians in the area including Russell Batiste, Johnny Vidagovich and Ed Petersen. I also had a regular gig performing withsaxophonist Bill Kelsey, formerlyDuke Jordans sideman as well Al Hirt. Notable venues in the New Orleans area include Tipitina's, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, The Maple Leaf and The Howlin' Wolf. While in New Orleans I co-led a Latin/Jazz ensemble that included guitarist Makuni Fukuda, currently touring with Aaron Neville. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My style is to create a stress-free environment. Making music is fun and fulfilling and I make sure the student gets to experience that for themselves. I am very flexible with my approach. If I notice a student hates to read music, then we will practice learning by ear, or vice versa. If I notice my student is writing his or her own songs, then I foster that by teaching composition. Read More

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

My teaching experience began as a Teaching Assistant at Florida State University where I taught undergraduate guitar students. After graduating from Florida State University, I moved back to Massachusetts and taught guitar both privately and through local music schools in my area. I teach all styles of guitar, including electric, acoustic, and I specialize in Classical Guitar, and all ages. Using the Suzuki Method, I have taught many children as young as age 3. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginners just learning how to play their instrument, I start with exercises from an assortment of beginner books as well as teaching the fundamentals of scales, and basic chords which would give them the grasp on the music they want to learn. For students of all levels I basically care about finding what the student is interested in and building upon their tastes. I find that the most important thing is keeping the student engaged by being interested in not only the music itself but also the practice and routine. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods are rooted in the balance between technical proficiency and emotional expression, reflecting my own journey and experiences as a guitar player. I craft custom lesson plans for each student, recognizing that everyone's musical journey is unique. For beginning students, I usually start with foundational techniques, ensuring a solid grasp of finger placement, chords, scales, and rhythm. I use a combination of traditional materials and my own specially designed exercises that cater to the individual's interests and musical tastes. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching music lessons privately in my early college years, and subsequently was hired as the bass instructor for a local music school. There I taught one-on-one lessons, as well as group band lessons. I like to approach teaching by finding what style of music the student identifies strongest with and then finding ways to incorporate theory, exercises, and technique into what the student already enjoys. taking music lessons should never be boring, and the easiest way to avoid that is to teach what the student enjoys. Read More