Bass Lessons Kendall County, TX

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

For beginner and intermediate students: I begin with the end; or rather, an end product. I ask questions like: What sort of music inspires you? What music do you love? What music could you not live without? What music do you aspire to make? Which musicians do you look up to? Depending on the answers, we can figure out a song / artist / style to choose as a goal together. Then I personally learn the chord structure and melody. (In the rare case that they are completely directionless, I'll choose a popular song that they can easily listen to on their own.) From there, I start teaching the fundamental techniques of the instrument, and continually refer back to our song, for why the technique is important. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

I have seen what hard work and diligent practice schedule can produce, I have had students that teach at University and others play with "A" circut bands, and yet others have their own Guitar methods, web site and are very succesful! The greatest skill a teacher can have is determining how to relate the information in a way that causes the student to want to practice and become better. It is up to me to determine how to best impact my student in a such way that challenges them and motivates them to excell and achieve greatness. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone, Clarinet, Bass Guitar

For beginning students I tend to start with them learning the basic elements of the instruments and go over exercises that help familiarize them with the instrument. I then will start the student in the Hal Leonard's Essential ELements of books. After they have gained a grasp of the fundamentals I will start to focus more on the type of music they will learn. For example if they are interested in jazz I would have them start to go over standards. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Bassoon, English Horn

I AM A BAND DIRECTOR THAT HAS TAUGHT SINCE 1982. i HAVE A LOT OF EXPERIENCE, AND AM PASSIONATE ABOUT TEACHING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. I HAVE TAUGHT AT EVERY LEVEL EXCEPT COLLEGE. I HAVE TAUGHT IN ALMOST EVERY SITUATION IMAGINABLE. I HAVE BEEN FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO HAVE HAD STUDENTS SELECTED TO ALL-REGION AND ALL STATE BANDS IN TEXAS AND IN OKLAHOMA. I HAVE PERFORMED PROFESSIONALLY WITH DOC SEVERINSEN AND PETE FOUNTAIN. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO PERFORM IN EUROPE IN DIFFERENT VENUES IN FRANCE, GERMANY, AND SWITZERLAND, AND PERFORMED AT THE NOTRE DAME IN PARIS. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I've been playing music from childhood, and have been teaching in studios since I was 16. I extended my practice to include home lessons when I graduated from college in 2011. While my primary instrument is guitar, I have also taught piano and bass. I aim to be an encouraging teacher and I tailor my curriculum to fit my students' musical goals. I love teaching both children and adults! Read More