Bass Lessons West

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer

I have spent the last few years creating many exercises, scale sheets, chord sheets, and theory resources. First I make sure that you have all of the essential foundations down and then we will work on implementing them and taking things to the next level. We will learn lots of cool licks, work on improvisation, learn classic and deep cut songs, and go over lots of great techniques. I have all of my students learn how to build chords, scales, and arpeggios all over the neck. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I have been teaching for four years in many capacities, from teaching full bands, to working one on one with students of all ages. I have taught many older students who have a strong foundation in music, as well as young students with no music expierience at all. I have competed in competitions and been a featured soloist, and my love for music challenges me to be the best teacher I can be. Read More

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

I continued my studies with Berklee online courses on jazz improvisation, music theory, songwriting, and recording. My musical background includes playing in many different groups over the years; I'm fluent in rock, alternative, blues, metal, singer songwriter, and jazz/fusion styles. I've toured the USA and performed from small clubs to huge venues (House of Blues, Whisky A Go Go, Fairgrounds, Camp Pendleton sponsored events, etc.), I've recorded on many records, and have made my living solely playing music for about 6 years now; Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar

Regardless of a student's skill level, I utilize my own personal methods and lesson plans when teaching. I find that building a personal plan with each student helps in building and maintaining the student's interest in continuing to learn. for beginners, as well as younger students, I start with showing the student how to hold and get sound from the instrument. I then assign them a single major scale and possibly a simple song to play along with. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Bass Guitar

My teaching experience dates began during my university days, as i began teaching private lessons part time for 3 month in France. encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points i like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I also found that learning the bases of music would help student to play multiple instrument and grow up as an artist. Read More