Bass Lessons in Old Hickory, TN

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching lessons in college. Most of my early students were elementary-school aged and novice. There, I learned that regular practice must be encouraged to allow interest to begin to pique and passion begin to form. I firmly believe that hard work and discipline go much further than talent alone. I also firmly believe in fun! My most deeply seeded goal is for my students to develop a life-long love and practice of music! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I began teaching lessons 8 years ago when I was 16. I was heavily involved in my church's music program and I began with a few students who were fairly young. By the time I was 18, I was teaching over 15 lessons a week to students ranging from 4 to 45 years old. During my college years I was in school full-time, so I taught a small number of students on and off; however the experience I gained at Berklee significant increased the quality of education I'm able to give a student. Read More

Instruments: Violin Bass Guitar

Typically for beginning students, I like to introduce students to basic theory such as reading music and understanding chord structure. My teaching styles for bass and violin vary widely. For violin students, I typically like to focus on developing their technique so that they are able to have a good foundation for playing in the future. For bass students, I like to focus on developing their ear early on so that they are able to be very versatile in their playing and be able to adapt to the genre they are playing. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

For beginners, I will start out teaching them the fret board from one end to the other and basic chords. Once the student is up to speed on chord changing and fretboard knowledge, I will begin teaching them easy songs. With students in their mid-teens and up, I will ask them what their interests are and teach them accordingly to meet their goals. As far as method books, I will use Alfred Methods and methods I learned from my past teachers. Read More

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

Teachers are faced with a unique opportunity that of being able to grow while helping someone else to grow. Whether it be a wide-eyed five year-old child with fresh ears, a socially challenged teen with a spark, or an adult whos finally started after a lifetime of excuses, teaching music combines many elements, many skills, and many rewards. Learn to play funk, rb, rock, blues, hip hop, jazz, or even classical Theory, Scales, Finger Exercises, Phrasing,Songs, How to read and write music, create solos, write your own songs, and Jam with others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a multi-instrumentalist, a songwriter, a producer, a performer, and a lifelong student. I believe there is an opportunity to learn with each new day, and I've always said that someone who has just picked up the instrument for the first time might have a fresh new take that even a seasoned veteran hadn't even thought of. My life has been enriched by great teachers, and I hope to pass that gift on to others looking to further enjoy making music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

For beginners, I usually start with teaching you basic technique on the instrument. For example, how to hold the instrument, notes on the fretboard, how to count and play at the same time, etc. Once the student progresses, I begin to teach you more intermediate techniques, music theory, ear training, and learning songs. For advanced students, I try and give more in-depth material to be able to play the music that you love to play. Read More