Bass Lessons in Havre De Grace , MD

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar

...I have several tools that I use to get students playing music.  One of my favorite tools is the Music Flashcards made by Bastien.  Rather than teaching notes using an acronym like "every good boy deserves fudge" to teach notes, I use landmarks which get students to see the relationship between notes and allow them to read music with fluidity and ease. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...My teaching style is certainly a relaxed one. Music is and should always be fun. I try to combine my core lessons with what the student wants to learn. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...When they have a good grasp on that, I start to teach the basic modes, such as the major, minor, pentatonic, blues, lydian, mixolydian, and dorian modes, and while they are learning these, I give them exercises that use these modes to increase the student's mechanical skill, such as going up and down the scales in patterns of three/four/etc.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...With lap-steel guitar, it's all about learning to play one lick, but playing that lick in tune! Advanced students and adults get a customized approach tailored to their interests.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...Once I began to teach private lessons, I kept the same mindset. If the student is having a bad day and not soaking in as much information, I would make sure that there was something new they could perform to ensure they felt some sort of progress and enjoyed their time, whether is was a piece with a new note, or a new fingering or technique.... Read More