Bass Lessons in Monrovia, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As a passionate and experienced music instructor, I work with students of all ages and backgroundsfrom adults and teens to neurodivergent learnersoffering personalized one-on-one instruction as well as coaching for choirs and orchestras. My teaching philosophy is simple: music is a universal language that connects us, empowers us, and gives us a voice when words fall short. Especially in challenging times, I believe music is not a luxuryits a necessity. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Every single one of my lessons is individualized and focused on YOU and what YOU want to learn. Of course, there are things that I encourage such as posture and proper technique, among many others, yet I will always have a focus on MUSIC and helping you get to wherever you need to learn, not by theory alone but through putting what we learn into practice. I understand that some students want to learn the instruments themselves but without the context of how they function in music, I feel I would be doing them a disservice. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Music

By nature of being a performing musician at a various churches, I have had contact with many youths over the years that are eager to learn music in order to join the worship band. I have a private studio that allows me to teach students individually on a set of live drums and bass guitar. I am well versed with individual, private lessons, in addition to group or paired lessons that can instead focus on theory, concepts, and interpersonal musicianship. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Cello Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Acoustic Guitar

For young children I usually use the Suzuki method books for song selection and through those we can focus on the basic fundamentals of positioning and technical development. It is easy to see what needs to be addressed through those first few songs and we can go from there. For older children and adults we can select from a wider variety with input from the student and we can work on whatever technical issues arise based on the level of the student. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I am Grammy Nominated bassist who makes a living playing bass and teaching. I love watching my students improve their playing. In 2018 I received my Masters of Music Performance on Upright Bass from California State University of Fullerton. I've had the privilege to travel all over the world playing music and count this as one of my most treasured life experiences. I love to impart the knowledge that I have gained in my over 24 years of playing to my students and love to see them grow musically. Read More

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

Your lessons are all about you! My lesson plans are customized for each student, based on their level, goals, and stylistic preferences. Here are some examples of what we can work on, depending on your playing level: For beginners, we will start with the fundamentals: open chords, strumming, rhythm, reading tabs, and if you are interested, reading music. Right from the first lesson, you'll learn fun songs that you get to pick yourself! Read More