Bass Lessons in South San Gabriel, CA

Instruments: Guitar Violin Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Acoustic Guitar

I have been an active performer since 2011, currently being the principal percussionist for the Southern California Philharmonic in Corona Del Mar, CA, as well as an occasional percussionist with the La Mirada Symphony, Palos Verdes Regional Symphony Orchestra, Dana Point Symphony, and Whittier Regional Symphony Orchestra. I also serve as the youth choir director at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fountain Valley. I have also had previous experience playing in musical theatre, playing for shows like Hairspray and Dr. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Hello, I began teaching professionally 9 years ago in my home studio. I first started with guitar lessons. I am very passionate about aiding and supporting the growth of students. I provide students with the skills needed for the complete understanding of the language of music. This equips the student to learn any kind of music that is desired. Students are then able to learn classical, jazz, blues, rock, and popular music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Hello. Sean O., here. I have been playing professionally for almost twenty years and am excited to be sharing my skills and knowledge, once again. I attended Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts, where I studied Jazz bass and music theory. My musical repertoire ranges from hardcore punk and metal, to pop, soul, reggae and blues. Playing consistently has also taken me across the country on tour and into some incredibly varied live venues. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I've held a variety of teaching positions since then that have enriched my abilities and experience as a teacher both privately and in the classroom. This includes being the Jewish Music Specialist and song leader for four different camps over the years, show directing at School of Rock, and single-handedly implementing the music program for Heketi Charter School in 2017-2018. Last but certainly not least, the transition to online formatting due to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced me to explore new pedagogies and business models alike. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

With younger students and those new to their instrument, I start with the basics, laying out simple chords, scales, and arpeggios, showing them how they are used in their favorite songs. Once an understanding of these concepts is reached I move on to how to incorporate them in real-time, and show the student how incorporate these ideas using their own unique voice. For more advanced students, I strike a balance between practical technical knowledge of the instrument and the music theory that drives the decisions their favorite artists make. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

Roman is the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of eclectic progressive rock project - Jigsaw Falling. Roman released his highly anticipated debut full length record “EQuilibrium” on 9.29.23. The music was composed and arranged in its entirety by Roman, with the project consisting of fellow musicians from the Los Angeles scene, including tenor saxophonist and engineer Brandon Wilkins, trumpeter Aaron Janik, guitarist Andy Waddell, keyboardist Scott Tibbs, drummer Jason Prushko, and Roman on bass (and sometimes vocals). Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Whatever the student is interested in, that is the direction we go in, whether specific or not.. we start with your interests.. beginners, we learn songs, intermediates.. scales, and soloing, advanced.. reading, theory, and composition. I am very song oriented, and we choose based upon the students taste, the songs to learn.. Then we do a lot on practice habits, repetition, metronome use, timing, right hand relaxation, posture, left hand correction. Read More