Bass Lessons in Jarrettsville, MD

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Mandolin

I have been teaching since 1982. I have taught privately in 3 different states. Currently I teach in Pennsylvania and Maryland. I have taught hundreds of students over the years. All students are invited to participate inour recital two times per year. Recital participation is not required. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

CHERRY HILL EMS, Baltimore City, General Music 3-8 COPPIN ACADEMY H.S., Baltimore City, Band/Chorus 9-12 9/17-6/20 ARLINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityInstrumental/Vocal music teacher K-8 9/04-6/16 FRANCIS SCOTT KEY ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 1-8 9/02-6/04 SINCLAIR LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/98-6/02 THURGOOD MARSHALL MIDDLE SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher 9/96-6/98 BETH TFILOH SUMMER CAMP, Pikesville, Maryland Music Teacher summer 1997/1998 THE CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-8 9/95 to 6/96 HARLEM PARK SCHOOL, Baltimore CityMusic Teacher K-5, long-term substitute 1/95 to 6/95 Instructional Intern in 4th 5th grade self-contained classes 3/93 to 6/94 Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass Tuba

The next chapter of my life was living in the East Village starting in 1976 and playing in jazz clubs, subbing on Broadway shows and later getting married and raising a son who I am very proud of. In a busy and sometimes struggling life you don't always have time to look back and talk about your art. It is only later that you get that unique chance. My wife helped me organize myself and after finishing my first degree I found myself teaching in China Town, and later in Brooklyn, and Harlem. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Conga

I used material from the Musicians Institute, Berklee, National Guitar Workshop, the internet and my own materials that I have designed over the last20 years. I also record the students' lessons and email it to them, so that it will help them with their practicing at home. I also encourage them to play with other musicians, as that will make them a better musician. I also teach improvisation and how it is so important to go outside the box and play! Read More

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

For students who are beginners, I usually start with the Hal Leonard Essential Elements 2000 books. Not only are they a great source for fingering charts and basic instrument fundamentals, but they also offer great full band exercises in band balance and togetherness as well. Once the beginner student learns more fingerings and is able to read music from the book faster, I will give the student beginner etudes and studies to build their embouchure and fingering skills. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

During my employment with Sallie B. Howard School for the Arts and Education (in Wilson, NC) where I introduced a marching band program and lead the band to winning second place in the Music in the Parks competition in May of 2015. During my internship I was able to develop a percussion line with the students in under a month. The formation and level of proficiency of the percussion section was so astonishing that administrators, staff, other teachers, and even the principal dropped in from time to time just to hear the progression of the ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Trombone Bass Guitar Euphonium Acoustic Guitar

I believe in being being honest and encouraging, allowing students the chance to struggle and fail in a safe environment, while stressing and correcting proper techniques. I encourage practicing a little almost every day of the week, and finding what fires you up about the instrument. I also make sure to take an interest in student's lives beyond music- people are busy, and I understand those pressures! Besides that, music can relate to many areas and disciplines in life, and one's own previous experiences offer many methods for greater understanding. Read More