Bass Lessons Washington

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Tuba

I began playing tuba, trombone and bass in middle school. I won the grand-prize and special prize in National Youth wind instrument players contest (1985) competition at the age of 19, and made my concerto debut with the State Opera Orchestra later that year. I got my Bachelor degree from Music College in 1985, and Master's Degree from Gnessin Academy of Music - 1990, Moscow, Russia. In 1991-96 I was the Soloist at a State Jazz Orchestra in Moscow.I played with all major jazz musicians of post-Soviet era and frequently toured around Russia, Spain, Finland, Poland, Germany, Israel, Egypt, Greeks, Italy and Switzerland. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer

My style of teaching is all built around assisting students in finding their own musical voice. I love using theory and technique as a means to unlock each student's full musical potential. I have developed a good method that is enjoyable and easy to understand. Learning the basics of theory like intervals, harmony, scales, and arpeggios is super important. The other main thing is to learn how to organize the fretboard. Read More

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

I see music and theory education as a necessity for all blossoming musicians, and I enjoy helping others along in their creative process. I have been giving private bass and guitar instruction since the age of 16, and I believe patience and a teaching style that adapts to each student is the key to success in an educational environment. My experiences, passion for all things instrumental, and enthusiastic outlook make me an excellent choice for students looking to explore the guitar or bass at any experience level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Clarinet, Bass Guitar, Organ, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Double Bass, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching for thirty years and find it very rewarding. I like to use classical studies as a core for development and then bring in music of other genres for a diverse background. I also like to use music that the students are interested in. I believe it is important to be a literate musician as well as training to play by ear; to understand theory for improvising and to understand standard performing practice. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Organ, Synthesizer, Lap Steel Guitar, Ukulele, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I love to see my students grow and develop as their passion for music increases. I facilitate this by giving examples of goals that they can reach and examples of different styles and genres that they can immerse themselves in. By doing this students see that playing and possibly mastering an instrument is not just about discipline and practice but about a high level of expression and communication. The reward my students feel from being able to accomplish this instills in them great joy and pride and motivates them to work at other things in life the same way. Read More