Bass Lessons Will County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and loves showing that making music can be both rewarding and fun! I have a degree in Music Education from Illinois Wesleyan University, and I am on my last semester to get my Master's in Orchestral Conducting from Illinois State University. I have sung in numerous choir, played jazz and classical trumpet all through college, and have a burning interest in Music Theory and how it relates to playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

i use many different books for different students. whether they are children or adults. i typically use hal leonard books such as fast track or play today or essential elements. other method books i teach are mel bay, alfred's, warner brothers, kjos, fjh, suzuki and many others. i have my own fun and fast way i teach to learn about music and your particular instrument. i motivate each student accordingly. and i guide them thru the many challenges music has to offer. in all, music should be a part in everyone's life. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Trumpet, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a motivated instructor who loves working with people who love music. I have been a performing musician since I was a child, growing up in a musical family in New Mexico. I have since traveled the US performing many different kinds of music. I currently perform in an Irish and Classic Rock band all over the South Side of Chicago. I studied music and marched in the marching band at New Mexico State University. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

I like to take the time with a student to understand what he/she wants and needs. Some want to play just for enjoyment and some will go on to perform. I have performed with bands and I do understand that these are different skills. The ability to tune up quickly, change a string quickly, and adjust to problems during a performance, are not qualities that every teacher has. Once I understand what a students needs are, I can provide advice for books, techniques, advice that are rare to come by in a teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Bass Guitar

I believe in providing a well rounded education for you or your child. My approach entails a 50/50 split between doing the hard work necessary to excel and learning to enjoy music. Therefore, their will be and allotment of standard scales, chords, sight-reading and music theory education. However, one must also learn how to use these elements to find there own stylized expression, creative abilities and improvisational voice, which I believe to be necessary if one is to really enjoy music. Read More