Bass Lessons Prince William County, VA

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin

The two paths that are commonly chosen are the hobbiest and the advanced student. For someone who is interested in guitar as a hobby we will focus on learing songs that they enjoy listening to, and how to recreate the guitar riffs and solos they love. For the advanced student we will begin to learn the guitar on an indepth level. We will explore advanced techniques, improvising over top of the complex harmonies of jazz and modern music, and other advanced concepts and ideas of music. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass

If your hand or fingers hurt, or you get frustrated STOP playing, you can do damage to your hands and your mind. Come back after taking a pause and try again. This takes time don’t overdo it! Enjoy playing and have fun doing it. Schedule time to practice. 15 minutes a day or more if possible. Use this as a Guide. Find the best Practice Regiment that works for you. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe the single most important part of a musician's work begins in the ear. Building a foundation in aural training, and understanding what you're hearing, will allow any student to then approach an instrument with clarity and patience. For most students at beginning or intermediate levels, I'll use a dual-curriculum approach to develop ear training/theory understanding alongside technical skill and practical ability. I create my own lesson plans with each student's needs in mind, in order to help them follow their personal path to musical success. Read More

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

My teaching style is casual, friendly and positive. Eveyone progresses at a different pace, so I set realistic goals and use different approaches based on the various learning styles -- visual, tactile and auditory -- that work best for each individual. I play along with you in unison, in accompaniment and in duets, starting with the very beginning lessons. I want even the simple things to sound good when you play them because that is what motivates you to keep learning more and more. Read More

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

I have a variety of teaching styles. Every student has a different way of learning, so I adjust according to the student’s needs. I provide lesson plans, review lesson plans with the students, and demonstrate the lesson for visual. The student will learn how to tune the guitar, proper way to hold the instrument, and taking care/cleaning the instrument. Questions can be asked at any time during the session for clarity. Read More