Bass Lessons in Stony Brook, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

I have been featured as a solo guitarist in many area venues and am currently performing throughout the Tri-State as one half of the "Dina Woody" duo. Teaching highlights include preparing students for recitals, auditions and/or on the gig performance allowing myself to enjoy the gratification that comes with their success. I have been fortunate to mentor more than a few on to prominent music programs, some of whom enjoy part full-time careers in the art. Read More

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

For beginners to the guitar, bass or banjo I usually start with the basic notes and chord shapes. When they progress and for more advanced students, I introduce reading tab, music, scales and basic chord progressions. For advanced students I generally work with modes, finer technique and advanced sightreading, chordal and modal melodies. To work in practice exercises I typically bury them in pieces the student enjoys to better get the hang of them. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Seriousness and also keeping fun and interesting. Being serious to understand music is a science, and fun not to let it become tedious. Most music students don’t stick to practicing for the mere reason nobody has ever showed them the right way to practice, practice with the mind and not as a robot, and keeping it interesting and challenging. You need to challenge yourself, put yourself to the edge. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass

I began teaching private lessons In Zurich, Switzerland, where I received my Bachelor of Music in Performance and Pedagogy. I've taught students of all different ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. I encourage all my students to practice consistently and to play with passion, energy, and musicality. Now living in the US have had the experience of teaching not only individual lessons but group lessons, also I work as a Musical director for Bergen Performing Arts Center where I had the opportunity of directing different musical like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as well as the Lion King Jr. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I'm a driven and enthusiastic guitar and bass teacher that enjoys working with people and sharing my enthusiasm for music. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Music from Berklee College of Music in 2015. Performing worldwide has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career as a musician. I've been able to perform on significant tours across North America and Europe with multiple artists in various genres. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I base my students' curriculum on their individual needs and interests. I strongly believe in learning fundamentals and the principals of music through scales, music theory, ear training, and reading music notation. I believe it is equally important for students to develop their own musical interests and goals so that we can apply all of the practiced skills in a fun and meaningful way. An example of this would is if a student wanted to learn a Beatles song I would have the student learn the chords and melody, but also the associated major/minor scale that song uses and develop an exercise that would be helpful towards learning the song. Read More

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

My teaching style is grounded in my own absolute love for music! This passion translates through in my teaching, which hopefully results in successful student learning. I also believe that the teacher needs to develop a rapport with the student, in order for successful learning. Furthermore, as previously stated, I've studied pedagogy at the undergraduate level. I realize what it takes to be a successful teacher, and believe in the importance of exposing young people, as well as folks of all ages, to music and the arts. Read More