Bass Lessons Stafford County, VA

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar

I have worked for years with students in a variety of settings--from public schools to jails and prisons to community college. I am skilled at meeting students where they are at and designing a musical curriculum that fits their needs. All students need a combination of positive encouragement and rigorous practice. We will come up with a game-plan that fits your goals, whether those include learning a new instrument, improving your skill at an instrument you can already play, songwriting, or playing gigs. Read More

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

My methodologies for teaching will vary based on different factors such as age and level of musical knowledge. The number one thing I try and do for my students is make sure they have FUN and ENJOY the process of learning. I do like to use established books that focus on the fundamentals of music such as the Hal Leonard Guitar Method Books. Literature like that is very informative, but also a bit clinical at times, so I always like to find out what my students want to play and tailor lessons towards their specific goals. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As the kid who always had a knack for useless facts, and an insatiable sponge for a brain needing to know how and why the world works- I have always been someone to share a little know how, and I know how to instill these things in an exciting way- whether it be a subject I've spent years filling my head with almost useless facts about things like the weird world of quantum physics, or my silly excitement in important, yet otherwise useless facts that might make ya think. Read More

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

Recored composed and performed sound track for non-profit fund fundraising film “Another Day For Teresa” RCA recording studios 1971, Decision to pursue guitar and vocal performance as a career and has continued until present time. 1975, Tampa FL, 1st place talent competition, began professional performing career. 1976-1981, Guitar instructor and vocal studies at Carbonnell Conservatory of music 1976-1982, Tampa, opening act for Judy Collins, The Pure Prairie League, Dave Mason, and Lou Rawls, Tampa Bay Super Bowl. 1985, Wrote, produced and recored first album "Open Highway". 1991-1999-Adjunct guitar instructor Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg VA 1999- Received certification to teach“Suzuki Method of Teaching Guitar”, 1981, Started Michael Geddes Productions, writing and producing jingles for radio and television in greater Tampa Bay area. 1984-2001-Key performer at Massenuttten Resort, Skyland, and Big Meadows in the Shenandoah National park. 1998-Voice, James Madison University, 1985-2017 Written, recorded 5 Cassette and 3 CDs recordings of original music. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar, Double Bass

Beginning Students need direction, depending on natural abilities. Intermediate Students need direction to hone the skills they start with. Advanced students need guidance to decide where they want to go with their careers. Helping students with their Passion for music, extends beyond playing, Composition, Arranging, understanding Theory and reading music can create a better atmosphere for learning. Teaching is a two way street, both teacher and student need to stay on the right side of the road to connect musically. Read More