Bass Lessons Sonoma County, CA

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music

These learners come with their unique life experiences and musical interests. My job is to listen to their preferences, whether it's classical, rock, jazz, or any other genre, and guide them toward their musical aspirations. I firmly believe that music is a lifelong adventure, and the journey should be as enjoyable as the destination. Therefore, I am equipped to cater to a wide range of musical tastes, styles, and abilities. Read More

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

My teaching experience started while I was in college working on my Bachelor of Music degree. I gave private lessons to fellow students at my college and also was a substitute teacher for the music school in my hometown. From working with multiple guitar teachers over the course of 10 years, I have picked up on what did and did help me when I was learning. From that, I am able to adapt my methods for the individual student. Read More

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

Perhaps we could make up a new song with the note names. Or for example an older adult who is having memory problems for learning a new piece, but is very good at associating the sound of music with a feeling or image. Perhaps we could take the music in smaller chunks with an image association for each new musical chunk. It makes me very happy to watch each individual begin to understand and harness their own personal strengths during the learning process. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I began teaching guitar when I was 15. Since then I have taught people of all ages and varying abilities. I help students to learn at their own pace and own style. Not everyone wants to learn to read music right away, so i Taylor my instruction to your personal goals with playing guitar. I encourage my students to practice daily and to play with other people. Most of my teachers showed me the path, I just had to walk down it. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe every mind and thus every student is different. So especially when teaching something inherently creative like music, I almost always have to be inventive with my pedagogy. Every student has their own interests, learning style, and goals, and as an educator, listening to and really HEARING those is just step 1. Step 2, 3, etc. is to "creatively" construct a curriculum that fits that student; creativity is a requirement. To use specific example to highlight my teaching style, I worked with a boy named Adam from the time he was 9 through about 13. Read More