Bass Lessons Prince Georges County, MD

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginners, it's important to carefully approach the basic skills so it's fun and not discouraging. For intermediate and advanced students, we hit the ground running and build on skills already developed while filling in any gaps too. Here's an example of how I structure a 60 minute drum lesson: warm up, technique drills, drum beat practice, song study, jam session Here's an example of how I structure a 60 minute guitar/bass lesson: warm up, technique drills, chords/composition practice, song study, jam session Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

Music is a very personal form of expression. There are many different ways of learning, teaching and practicing. My forte is getting a student on their feet quickly so they maintain interest and build confidence. Students need to learn the fundamentals of the “language” so they have the ability to communicate with other musicians and learn from other players. I studied music and performance in college. My senior thesis was based around writing songs that conveyed a cohesive message and thought. Read More

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

 If the student does not reach his/her goal and they put in genuine effort and most importantly, heart, then undoubtedly they have gained from it and I am never one to harshly criticize a student.  If I think they can do better I will tell them how, but for me, music is made primarily for enjoyment and self improvement and not for the approval of others or to be better than others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I tend to take a relaxed and fun approach to teaching music. I think it's imperative for any student, especially beginners, to be able to walk out of their first or second session with excitement and a song or two that they can play. Learning a new technique or new pattern is fun for me, but to see someone's eyes light up after finally hitting that note dead on is really rewarding for me. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

In addition to the Danish pedagogical methods and the training I received from my own teachers, I base my methods on what I learned from the renowned and innovative educator, Jeffrey Chappell (see http://musiceverybody.com/). I also hold to the philosophy that music is, in itself, another language. Because of that, no matter what the students age or skill level might be, I always combine the technical and theoretical elements of music with the expressive and creative elements. Read More