Bass Lessons Marion County, OR

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I want to help my students set goals, both large and small, and help them understand the step by step process to get there. I also emphasize understand why you are playing something. Students often get frustrated with beginner songs or simple (aka boring) exercises. I make a point to explain that we're learning how to learn. It's probably not that essential that you know how to play Red River Valley, but it is important that you go through the process of learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

As much as possible, I usually try to make custom lesson plans for each student. For beginning guitar or ukulele students I will usually begin by teaching them to play a familiar song using only a couple chords. This gives them something tangible to work toward right from the beginning. We can then add more chords and more challenging songs as we go, as well as learning to play scales and melodies, etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

There is no one-size-fits-all way to learn music, and my methods are constructed with this in mind. At the fundamental level, I begin by focusing on ear training and the subtle human elements of music - dynamics, tone, and expression - so that my students have a solid framework. Listening to music on a visceral level and understanding what makes a musical performance interesting is critical for developing as an artist. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Conga, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching for over 20 yrs. I love watching students get it! I started on drums and went through school playing all the bands, jazz, marching, symphonic etc.. I still gig professionally but love teaching the best! I have been teaching for over 20 yrs. I love watching students get it! I started on drums and went through school playing all the bands, jazz, marching, symphonic etc.. I still gig professionally but love teaching the best! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

With new students, my first goal is to surmise what they have learned thus far. I then "fill in the gaps" to get them up to speed, which depending on their skill level, can take one lesson or many lessons. For younger students who need more inspiration to be able to do that sort of catch-up work, I attempt to balance the fun with the learning. Learning instrument technique can be tedious, so I do my best to help my students be aware of their weaknesses and play to their strengths, to work smarter, not always harder. Read More