Bass Lessons Tennessee

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

I have been teaching since around 2011, after only have been playing guitar for 2 years. I learned very quickly , primarily playing metal and jazz. I played trumpet in band when I was a child, so this helped me learn to sight-read music on guitar. This allowed me to play in the university bands at both schools I attended, mainly playing jazz music. Teaching has spawned a fiery passion that I want to explore and encourage, eventually making it to the University level teaching classes and private lessons. Read More

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

I have been teaching for several years. I love touring and performing, but learned that a lot of satisfaction comes from teaching new music students and passing on the musical tradition. I personally have taken lessons since I was 10. I am most proficient at bass guitar, but also love playing and teaching piano and guitar. My focus when it comes to teaching is giving students the tools to compose their own songs or to accurately play songs by other artists. Read More

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

I think that when teaching an instrument it is very important to get the student off the ground and playing with others as quickly as possible. I am a strong believer in teaching a few chords and one scale and letting the student begin playing with bands and making their own music. I think that music is a personal thing that shouldn't be too strict or rigid from the start. Read More

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

I am is a singer, songwriter and guitarist based out of Nashville, TN. Although firmly rooted in bluegrass and classic country, my music incorporates elements from all facets of American roots music drawing inspiration from jazz, blues, rockabilly and old-time. I lead my own country band which plays original music as well as the music of my honky-tonk heroes such as Merle Haggard, George Jones and Gram Parsons. I am an in-demand side man and when not performing with the band, I play guitar and sing with a number of other musicians and bands including The Bad Oats, Miles Burger and Corrina Tadros. Read More

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

I have used many different methods over the years and will supplement any method book to meet the individual needs of the student. My preferred method for young students is the FJH Harris Young Beginner's Guitar Method series. For older students I tend to use either Mel Bay or Hal Leonard methods to teach the fundamentals and then add onto them with whatever suits the student best. For advanced students I prefer the William Leavitt methods from Berklee University Press, which will be a challenge for anyone! Read More