Bass Lessons Gaston County, NC

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I am a passionate and extremely patient music instructor who loves to see his students succeed.It's self fulfillment for me to know that I can impact a person's life through the art of music.I always encourage my students to always ask questions if there are things that they do not understand.There is no such thing as a "stupid question.When I started bass,I attended The Bennett Music School located in Brooklyn NY.I had a very good instructor that was very encouraging and extremely patient and influenced me to persue music as a career.Throught my career I have had the opportunity to record as a session bassist as well as playing with various national recording artists. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar

I bring a wealth of hands on experience in many settings as well as a background in music education at an academic level to my lessons and interactions with students. After initially discussing the student's musical background and ambitions, I am able to assess what is the best path for them moving forward. For beginner students that usually means providing a beginner method book to introduce the fundamentals of music (the Hal Leonard Guitar Method is my go-to for aspiring guitarists). Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Accordion, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. In 1977, I graduated from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performance. In 1999, I was certified to teach Music K-12 by the state of North Carolina after attending NC Central University. Performing all over the US has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play in North Carolina, Virginia, Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Kansas, Alabama, Ohio, Florida, and Connecticut. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

There is no better reward than seeing my students develop a passion for music! My goal in lessons is primarily to equip students to know how to practice and have fun at the same time. Because that is the key for success ! The level of achivement in anything is a reflection of how well we were able to focus on it ! Because the only thing that is holding you back is the way you're thinking. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Keyboard

My teaching tools include some of the well known basic instruction books and I add to that with student-specific exercises and assignments. I like to see some playing, learn technique music theory, but like to apply everything to something useful to the student. Each instrument has challenges and their own personality. The process of learning how to enjoy and master that instrument comes from thorough understanding of its history in music and how to make it wonderful. Read More