Bass Lessons Washington County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My methods tend to vary based on the student's particular needs. For young students, I would say up to the age of 12, I like to use the Beginning Mel Bay books, because they have a nice, even approach that introduces fundamentals. For students older than 12, the Berklee books "A Modern Method for Guitar" are my go to. Also at this age, I introduce the concept of transcription. After about 16 or so, if the student shows that they are passionate and have the attention span to stick with something that isn't easy at first glance, I graduate them to Mick Goodrick's "The Advancing Guitarist." At this point, they should have some grasp of ear training and transcription, so they will be picking solos and tunes they are challenged by and are excited to learn. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I was employed at First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ - Minneapolis during this time as a tenor section leader and soloist, and assisted with directing the bell choir with fellow musicians Adam Conrad, Michael Vasich and Tanner VanderKrabben. As a post-graduate I accepted a teaching position with Cyber Village Academy in St Paull, Minnesota, teaching K-12 general music. These classes involved music composition, performance, appreciation, and individualized studies in piano, guitar and choral singing. Read More

Instruments: Bass Guitar

I have been a professional for over forty years. I have recorded on over 100 CD's. I am a Solo Artist with three CD's under my name which I composed all the music for. I have written articles on bass techniques, music theory, jazz improvisation, and composition. I was the Editor for the online bass website Bass Musician Magazine for four years in which I wrote dozens of articles and interviewed the top bassists in the world on a monthly basis. Read More

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

I've been teaching independently since the start of the new year and have since acquired a few students. I took a years of music courses at my local university and I am currently seeking my Bachelors in Music Production. Additionally I have been playing both guitar and bass for over 10 years. Though I am primarily a guitar and bass player, I am also an experienced electronic music producer and recording artist. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Double Bass

I begin with asking "What do you want to get from these lessons?" and start from there. I have a number a resources (books, videos, recordings, experience) to proceed through the various paths that one may chose. I try to think of music as a language. You are not born speaking english, just as your not born playing music. We learn our language by immersing ourselvesin it and pick it up as we go. Read More