Bass Lessons in Yaphank, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I always find out what the student likes and use that material as a format for developing good playing techniques and understanding, For beginners it's important to get it right from the start so playing and enjoyment can develop naturally. By immediately choosing songs they love the inspiration and motivation to practice will grow along with there playing. For intermediate students we balance repertoire and practice of the essentials such as scales, arpeggios, chord scales, triads 7th chords , melodies and progressions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a firm believer in not re-inventing the wheel. I don't use my own lesson plans. I meet with students to see what they know and what they want to learn, and then use books, YouTube videos or tutorials to teach - learn with- students. A typical curriculum for me first learning the chromatic scale, then the major two octave scale. Then the minor two octave scale, then basic major and minor chords. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Hello Musika students. I have been playing the guitar for over 15 years. I had the opportunity of studying classical guitar with William Zito, one of the top classical guitar teachers on Long Island. I also earned a degree in Music Performance at Nassau Community College. Whether you're looking to prepare for college level music classes, or just want to pick up a new hobby, I will be there every step of the way. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Worked with musicians, bands, and artists such as: Hilly Michaels, Dave Hart, James Moody, Jeffrey Johnson, Justin Tierney, G. Bliz, Mike Godette, Patrick Smith, Kurt Coble, Chris Coogan, Jeffrey Jones, Kurt Smith, NP2, Proof of Purchase & others I've taught an online Music Theory course on P2PU.org with over 131 participants and 100 followers. I also taught at a private music school for 2 years before they had to downsize due to financial reasons. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar Double Bass

I try to focus more on technique and the physical approach to the instrument, with the bass being so large and cumbersome it is most important that students are treating their own bodies well! Musicality is also very important, I may ask my students to listen for the longer line within a peace. If they cannot find the larger phrase we can explore it together! The focus on technique may seem tedious at first, but my students see vast pay off in their solo pieces. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a veteran of the teaching profession. I graduated from S.C.S.U. in 1986 and I have been instructing students in many capacities since that time. Some attributes I bring to my profession are a calm, understanding demeanor and a passion for helping my students achieve their individual goals. My motivation for remaining in this profession for this length of time is the benefit I pass to my students. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Bass Guitar

As a vocalist, Jason has trained with world-famous soprano, Marjorie Kahn, as well as top NY voice coach, Danny Richard. An accomplished musician, bandleader and music director as well, Jason has toured both nationally and internationally, having played, performed and recorded with the legendary Lou Reed, international recording artist, Rachael Yamagata, national recording artist and stage/screen actor, Val Emmich and others. Jason also writes, records and performs his own original music, which has been featured in programming for MTV, Nickelodeon and network TV, as well as feature commercial and independent films.Jason is also a well known solo performer who travels all over the country performing at high end corporate and private functions when he isn't teaching, performing his own music or performing with other musicians. Read More