Bass Lessons in Lisle, IL

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Lute Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Over the last few years and while feeling that some areas had been completed and other new ones were opening up ahead, I concentrated with much love, patience, persistence, and research in the writing of educational music books. My goal was to present my own views on music education since I discovered areas that lacked certain kinds of educational material. I tried to cover those areas in the most comprehensive way possible while at the same time sharing all my lifetime personal knowledge and experience. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe honest communication is the best foundation for teaching; it truly allows the student to know how I feel about their progress and how they feel about their experience learning a musical instrument. I balance my personal view of the student's abilities with their opinion of their abilities and progress and try to tailor what we can do together to strengthen our time together. I think that there is the idea that having the student learn what they want to learn must be balanced with considerations like ability level and progress. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Bass Guitar Organ

I do that by simply finding out what they enjoy. And when I find what they love I teach it to them. For ex. teaching them how to play their favorite songs or to play the theme song from their favorite tv show. Small things like this are what keeps students engaged and exited about lessons. The excited created bring pure joy to students and that joy bring peace and happiness to me. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Bass Guitar

My teaching experience began in the Chicago public and private schools in the 1970's. Wanting to have the ability to work with a student on a one on one basis, I went into business for myself as a private teacher. From 1976 to 2010 I taught music in a music store that I co-owned in the Chicago area. During that same period I worked with several universities with theMethods of Private Instruction in the area of Music Education. Read More

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

I have been teaching and tutoring private students of all ages for over fifteen years. I take great pride in seeing my students succeed and have great performances; whether it be in front of thousands of fans at a venue, or for their family and friends in the living room. I am a life-long student of music and it has enhanced my life in a way that only the arts can, and I love sharing and providing this experience with all of my students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have taught students as a private instructor and private tutor for the past 7 years, with students as young as 7 and as old as 40, I have developed the ability to adapt and cater my lessons to a variety of different scenarios. I primarily find myself teaching guitar, but am equally capable in teaching bass guitar and music theory. As a working Bassist and Guitarist, on top of music theory, I can teach a variety of styles including but not limited to jazz, rock, punk, funk, RB, country, and metal. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My first job at the age of 16 was as a beginning guitar instructor, and since then I have been a teacher for over 1000 students. My students have ranged from pre-literate 4 year olds learning the ukulele, to the middle aged working man looking to pick the guitar back up, to the retiree looking for a new hobby. I currently instruct over fifty students, in addition to my pre-k music classes of which I have over 100 students. Read More