Bass Lessons in West Linn , OR

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer

...I find out what styles a student likes, favorite bands and songs. Also, what they want to get out of learning a particular intstrument. Is it for fun, to be on stage and perform, to write songs, etc. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin

...There are so many ways to approach music - via reading music, improvising, composing, playing by ear, and I make sure to include them all over the course of my lessons with students. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele

...I have been playing music in many kinds of bands and ensembles since the early 1980's. In the late 80's and early 90's I was the drummer for the Seattle grunge band, "Violet Grey." After moving to Portland to go to college I played in the Concordia University String Ensemble and a number of rock bands, including, "Apostolic Tackle-Box," "Andy's Dandies," and "the Quick." I played in the folk duo, "Agile Grapefruit," and I have led praise bands at a number of local churches.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele

...The achievement will reinforce more effort toward the next step, but it must be "relaxed" effort. "Slowly but surely" is my motto as the challenges become greater and the success sweeter.... Read More

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

...With new students, my first goal is to surmise what they have learned thus far. I then "fill in the gaps" to get them up to speed, which depending on their skill level, can take one lesson or many lessons.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...In NYC Studied Composition with Argentinian grammy awarded pianist and composer Fernando Otero. During 2010 “Bang on a Can” fellowship at Mass MoCa working with Evan Ziporyn, Mark Stewart and David Lang among others.... Read More