Bass Lessons Michigan

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

1. Lessons are more enjoyable and are retained better when students are shown how to  learn  to play music with their chosen instrument as opposed to being taught to play an instrument. 2. All new concepts should be put to practical use immediately after they are learned  for better memory and retention. 3. Music Theory concepts are embedded throughout the learning process. 4. The unique Learning Style(s) of the Student dictates the primary focus of the lessons. 5. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Double Bass

I have opened for National and International acts such as Dead Kennedy's, Powerman 5000, The Aristocrats (Guthrie Goven), Fishbone, Lucky Tubb (Ernest Tubb III), .357 String Band, Angry Samoans, Sixto Rodrigues (Sugarman), Mike Dillon (Primus), and many others. Touring solo and with groups on a National scale since 2010. Read More

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

I started playing the cello when I was 10 and the guitar and piano when I was 13. I studied at Central Michigan University from 2012-2015 and received my BA and MM in cello performance from Western Michigan University. I currently teach through the Academy of Music in Grand Rapids, the Ada Conservatory, the Music Center of South Central MI and the Gull Lake Partnership. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Euphonium, Tuba, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I like to keep students engaged, giving them practical exercises and studies that lead to a goal that we establish together. I believe that setting and meeting performance goals is one sure-fire way to ensure independent study and keep our lessons progressing. I use different method books for beginners depending on age and in which direction they intend on pursuing. All lessons and materials are customized to students' preferences and tastes. Read More

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

I generally try to customize my instruction plan to meet what students are interested in. For the beginner, I like to incorporate Hal Leonard's Essential Elements for guitar and I reference Edward Ayola's Winning Rhythms quite a bit to assist in the hurdles of understanding tempo and rhythm. This provides students with the opportunity to get familiar with terminology, playing and rest positions, string sequence, tuning, finger and picking concepts, chord structure and much more. Read More