Bass Lessons Dekalb County, GA

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I have a love for teaching as well as for learning, and am always sudying something new. I have experience performing in a range of styles, from classical to jazz to rock and pop to bluegrass. After graduating from Reinhardt University, I took contracts on cruise ships, playing electric bass in show bands and orchestras on Carnival and Princess cruise lines; this gave me the chance to see much of the world, as well as the opportunity to perform challenging music nightly. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

It brings me joy to see one of my students become passionate about music. It is something that can be taught under the right circumstances. With that knowledge, I recognize the importance of guiding progress to his or her own pace. I always set goals and aim to teach something new every lesson. Setting short term goals shows real accomplishments that help fuel students motivation to stay dedicated. As I said before, I am a student as well and I learn a lot by teaching. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Depending on the style and level of the student, we will either find a book to start them on and guide them through the lesson, or we will hand pick music based on skill level and what the student is looking to accomplish. I'm always sure to include the music theory aspect, and why the songs function the way they do once the student reaches that point. This will be an excellent tool to have in their pocket as they continue on in their musical journey. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin

My methods are largely dependent upon the personality and learning style of my students. One thing is always constant in my teaching, and that is the monitoring of the students ability to read and interpret written music and tablature. The first week or two is devoted solely to establishing a basic ability to site-read music within the student. From that point, the journey into the world of guitar begins. I tend to employ the Hal Leonard method of teaching, following along with several of the Hal Leonard guitar books, for electric and acoustic guitars, also bass. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods are relatively universal. With younger students, I focus more on learning to have fun while learning about their instrument at the same time. The more fun they're having, the more likely they are to stick to it. For adults, I keep this same philosophy in tact, but incorporate more technique, theory, and performance practice into our sessions in order to facilitate the learning curve. Once I know what my student enjoys about music, I tailor my lessons around that. Read More