Bass Lessons in Smithville, TX

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

I have over 20 years experience playing music, including saxophone, bass clarinet, Guitar, bass, piano, ukulele and drums. I attended the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin where I received a full ride and earned my Bachelor of Music in Instrumental Music Studies with Guitar as my primary instrument. In addition to my own studies, I have been teaching for the last 2 years.I am also an experienced performer and composer, playing weddings, art galleries, and private events and writing songs and composing film scores. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I began my musical training at age 8, began playing professionally as a teenager, and have been teaching for 15 years. I graduated from Northern Kentucky University in 2011 with a Bachelors of Music Education, with a minor in Percussion Performance. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to perform several nights a week around Austin, and to have toured the US multiple times during the past two years. In addition to teaching and performing, I have also written many works for concert band, percussion soloist, chamber groups, jazz ensemble, and percussion ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Piano Saxophone Bass Guitar

Honestly, there are very few things in life that get me as excited as when I get the opportunity to share my knowledge with someone else.I'vetaught privatemusiclessons since I was 11 -- over 20 years ago -- andI wake up every day wanting to do more teaching! I'm patient, I connect well with people of all walks of life, and as a father of three, I absolutely love kids. I teach everything from beginning piano, saxophone, and bass students through university level musicians seeking more advanced composition, improvisation, and theory knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

In high school, I was blessed with an incredibly patient, thorough and talented choir teacher. He taught me the fundamental building blocks of musicianship as I understand it best. To this day, I use the key concepts I learned from him in my lessons. 1) Rhythm is the most important element of music. 2) Understanding the importance of persistence, practice, and patience with the instrument. 3) You can manufacture energy and put it into your music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

My teaching style is a positive and flexible one. I love children and approach teaching young children with a fun and patient outlook. I try to convey my love of music by making lessons a fun time for them, while also instilling discipline by rewarding good practice. I also really enjoy teaching adults, as you can get into the more theoretical and specific aspects of music. I aim to help my students' reach their musical goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

30+ years performing experience: baroque, classical, jazz, orchestral, march, gospel, blues, folk, bluegrass, big band, country, rock, metal, theater, pop, punk, Americana, avant-garde, grunge; Solo, small combo, large band, and orchestral experience. 30+ years teaching experience: guitar [Spanish, acoustic, electric], electric bass, voice, piano, keyboard, woodwinds [specializing in saxophones], percussion, violin, composing, arranging, songwriting, recording, management; A long roster of satisfied clients. Excellent professional and personal references available. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Organ Accordion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I began teaching piano 4 years ago, I had not originally intended on teaching, but I had several people inquire about lessons, since they had seen me perform. I began to pick up more and more students, and I realized that I am actually very passionate about teaching, and sharing all of the knowledge that I acquired over the years. I encourage my students to be creative and write there own music as well as learning traditional and contemporary pieces to even out their repertoire. Read More