Bass Lessons in Westfield, NJ

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

I enjoy watching students progress and improve. It brings joy to them and myself. Playing guitar or bass for me is a form of art therapy/meditation. It's a place where one can lose themselves and activate/stimulate the brain unlike any other engagement as the brain is simultaneously multi-tasking when playing an instrument. I've helped clients get past obstacles in their abilities and philosophy about the guitar/bass and music in general. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I teach to each students style of learning and thinking, and approach my job from a place of complete respect for the students. The most fundamental quality of my teaching style is my desire to make everything I teach relevant and personal for the students, so that they truly connect to what is being taught, rather than simply learning facts and assimilating information. My ultimate goal as a teacher is for my students to be complete, well-rounded players, able to approach any genre with a complete understanding of the depths of music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar

Abraham has taught over 25 students (and counting) with Musika since 2007. He has taught in classrooms and private lessons with students ranging in age from 4 to 70 years old. He is also an active performer, joining the stage with some of New York's hardest working jazz, pop, and rock bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Viola Clarinet Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Double Bass Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I like to make learning an instrument an enjoyable experience and allow students to progress at their own pace.  I also introduce them to different styles of music such as classical, folk, Broadway musicals as well as popular songs.  In addition, I teach students new skills and techniques to enhance their playing abilities. I encourage my students to practice, ask questions about the music and how it should be played with respect to the technique and expression required to perform a piece of music effectively. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Double Bass

For young beginners, I typically start with keyboard exercises and basic lessons in music theory fundamentals and ear training. Upon mastery of a few fundamental skills, students are introduced to a range of compositions that they can choose to learn to study and to play. For all my students at various levels, I assess their abilities and consistently challenge them to sharpen their skills.  Now i'm incorporating concentration, breathing, counting and stretching exercises. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Bass Guitar Double Bass Classical Guitar

I am a passionate and motivated teacher who loves working with kids and sharing my love,passion and performance experience of music .I graduate from Academy of Fine Arts in Tirana with a Bachelor Degree in Musicology .I got my MAT Graduate Degree for Lehman College in Music Education .Performing nationally and internationally has been a great experience for me in other fields of music such as chorus director of National Children's Chorus in Tirana and artistic director for Albanian American Youth Voice Competitions Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass

Having taught students of several different age groups, on several different instruments it is hard to have a definitive "set method". For all students, however, I try to do several things that will help them no matter the age or instrument. I help them develop their technique, music theory knowledge and work on ear training. No matter the age or instrument I believe these 3 things lead to musical success no matter what. Read More