Bass Lessons Suffolk County, VA

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

My background is partly as a local performer, and partly as a long-time music teacher. Teaching has allowed me to make thousands of meaningful connections with my students, both as a mentor and instructor, and has given my life purpose and meaning for over 15 years. Music in general has also allowed me to travel across the country, and given me the opportunity to experience the wonderful music of talented musicians both young and old, and has instilled in me a passion to put as much of that into the world as possible. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I use the song-by-song method: I have my students choose a number of songs they want to learn, and I teach them how to play those songs one by one, learning the basics of guitar along the way. For intermediate students, I would use the same method, but encourage them to choose more complex songs. This method teaches the student guitar playing techniques without bogging them down with confusing music theory and scales (although we can learn those things later after the student progresses). Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I usually just require that each student has a spiral bound notebook which I will fill with exercises and songs. I like to keep the mood light even as we might be doing very repetitive exercises. I also like to illustrate through example, but figuring songs out on the spot for the student, and playing them other examples of songs that relate to what ever concept we're covering that week. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I incorporate a students favorites songs (pop, rock, country, etc.) into a students lesson so that they really want to learn and then infuse music theory so that it isn't boring as I'm sure many of us had with certain piano teachers or others in past experiences. Read More

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

My teaching experience started after college, teaching a family friend bass guitar. From there I realized I could just as well teach guitar, piano, and saxophone as well. I find it rewarding to watch people grow and learn skills they can use the rest of their life, enriching their life with the expression of music. From taking private lessons of my own on saxophone and guitar throughout high school and college, I've learned that consistency of practice is key! Read More