Bass Lessons in Malibu, CA

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My biggest goal in any lesson is that my students are engaged and having fun! I chose songs based on the taste and goals of each student I teach, and make sure to go over different technique and musical devices found in different songs. Initially when working with new students I like to begin with learning to play some songs and developing some basic fundamental skills, and then circling back and going back over any theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Piano Marvel and Alfred's piano methods are a great start for all ages as they have books that are geared toward both younger and older beginners. For guitar and bass there are various Hal Leonard books that work well; one thing that I try to do with guitar and bass students is encourage them to know what note they are playing and to eventually read music notation if they are curious and interested in it. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been involved in music for most of my life; it is simply who I am. From teaching and composing to arranging and producing, all aspects of this art intrigue me and give me great satisfaction to share with others. I graduated from Columbia College Chicago in 2015 with a Bachelor of the Arts in Music Composition and a minor in Management. It has been my pleasure to perform all over the city of Chicago, from the House of Blues and the Bottom Lounge, to Chicago Acoustic Underground and Reggies. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I have had the honor of studying with many great teachers, and also I'm a graduate of Berklee College of Music. I am able to use many resources and teaching material from many of the great teachers I have studied with. Being a Berklee graduate I use a lot of their teaching materials, from the Harmony 1- 4 books plus the arranging books, and many exercises to build up your technique and harmony knowledge so you can compose your own bass lines to any style. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I believe in the four T's of bass playing. Tunes, which is your repertoire of music you must have ready to play and be willing to expand everyday.< Technique, having the ability to play anywhere on the fretboard and being able to play passages of music/ or scales at rapid speeds, cleanly and in tune. Transcription: All student must be able to transcribe their favorite bass player, or favorite bass lines or solo. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar

As part of Art and Soul I prepared students for public music recitals where they performed in front of their peers and parents. Throughout my music teaching career I have witnessed students of mine go from not knowing how to grip a guitar to being able to do an improvised jam with a band. Now that I have relocated back to where I grew up in Ventura County and I am searching for more students to continue my music teaching adventures. Read More

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

My methods are geared toward the individual. Oftentimes I might start with a methods book for a beginner, but supplement it with musical choices by the individual. In selecting these choices, I find ways to simplify the music so that the student is able to be able to play it. My method is also based on questions that the student might ask. So while we will have an approach that is organized and structured, I find that addressing seemingly unrelated musical questions, can actually be incorporated into the tasks at hand. Read More