Bass Lessons in Rye Brook, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Once the student has progressed to an intermediate level, I like to start introducing more advanced music theory and musical references to enable the student to start finding their own unique style. For advanced students, our focus is on perfecting playing technique and style, as well as continuing to expand our knowledge of music as an art form and an industry, and I speak with my students about the ways that they can use their talent beyond home, school, and the local gig venue. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Phase 2: Simple Riffs and Tablature This is where we get into "lead" guitar. Simply put, this is the "one note at a time, faster" section. We'll start here by learning some catchy riffs within the students ability and interest. Speed will certainly develop in this phase and the student will be a more well rounded player. This is also where I will introduce reading tablature (tabs). Tabs are the guitar equivalent of sheet music and allow a guitar players to learn new songs quickly for years to come. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Bass Guitar Double Bass

When I was a kid I've never had a mentor presence in my learning experience and when I grew up and had the chance to study at Berklee I realize that good teachers let you understand that all of us are great musicians. I believe if you want to be a great musician you have to be a great teacher first. Be a teacher an important role that we need in our society and Love to be part of that role. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I offer lessons via Skype, FaceTime, or in studio. I have 39 Years of playing experience and 30 years teaching experience. My method is Thorough, Clear, Patient, and Makes Sense! After graduating high school in 1980, I went to New Jersey’s Bergen Community College, where I immersed myself in music classes. I then continued to pursue music at Boston’s Berklee College Of Music where I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass

My teaching style really depends on the student taking the lessons. It's important to set realistic goals each week for students that way they can progress at his or her own pace. Recognizing accomplishments goes a long way to fuel a student's desire to progress and makes the student coming back to learn more. By finding out what inspires the student to play, I can tailor my methods to their own wants and needs. Read More

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

I started playing guitar when I was 7, and music has been a huge part of my life ever since. I've performed countless shows in the New York/New Jersey area as well as many around Europe. I also write my own music, and would be happy to allocate lesson time to songwriting. I took guitar lessons for years at School of Rock Montclair, and I also attended the Berklee School of Music Guitar Sessions Summer Program during the summers of 2015, 2016 and 2017, where I studied mainly blues guitar and music theory. Read More

Instruments: Piano Bass Guitar Double Bass

Ive been a professional musician for the last 20 yrs and have appeared in Jazz festivals in Europe, Australia and the United States. Since relocating to New York I have been the principle bassist on Broadway NYC and held several jazz residencies at clubs and hotels in and around the NYC area. Some of the music I've played here and abroad as an upright bassist includes straight ahead jazz, bebop, vocal workshops, jazz big band as well as salsa and afro cuban music. Read More