Michael has worked with kids for 10 years in schools and arts programs to find fun and their best self through performance. He has taught orchestra, chamber music, jazz band and music theory in the public schools, while performing in local ensembles in and around the city. He also has studied drama, voice and movement and believes all these skills help in expressing yourself--no matter what pieces you want to play!

In addition to working with students K-12, he also loves working with adults. I try to provide a nurturing atmosphere for someone trying revive or discover previously hidden musical interests!

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I am Andrew B. I have taught professionally, from ages 5 to 75, for almost 10 years. I have been playing music since I was very young. I was that infant sitting at the piano trying to play what ever melodies came into my head. I caught the bug for guitar at the age of 13 and my life has been about music ever since.

While I consider jazz to be my home base, I am deeply rooted in the blues. I try to feel the essence of the blues in every style I approach. That is to say, I look to find the deeper understanding of that style or piece of music.

Over the years I have studied and taught many styles of music on guitar and bass, including: jazz, blues, pop, rock, metal, funk, hip hop, reggae, country, gospel, and classical. I also teach songwriting, theory, voice, and double bass.

Just this last year I have had the opportunity to share the stage with several great musicians. Some of these include: Dana Murray (Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Witherspoon,...

I have been teaching private lessons for close to 10 years and have been an active performer for even longer, playing in all different types of groups, from rock bands and jazz groups to orchestras and brass bands. I studied music at Frostburg State University (Bachelors) and the Peabody Conservatory (Masters). I can teach just about any age and skill level and cover anything you are interested in learning; whether its a certain style, genre, technique or song.

Hi, I was born in Ukraine in 1982, and left for the states in 1989. I studied musical composition at UCSD, and have taught Orchestra at many public and private schools in San Diego for over a decade. I played in many ensembles of varying styles on various instruments. The combination of all these experiences have led me to create a complete music system.

Learning music is a challenge that I face with pleasure, passion and persistence. While doing so, I’ve learned to face other life challenges as well. For me, music is a way of life.

Currently, I play regularly with three different groups. In doing so, I get to play blues, rock & roll, and jazz. At shows you may see me playing electric bass, upright bass, or keyboards depending on the night. During the week I teach lessons to a wide range of ages and abilities.

Playing music quickly became my passion when I started playing at 15 years old. The electric bass was my first instrument, but guitar, drums and keyboards promptly followed. During these early years, I was playing with anyone in my small town who knew how to play at a venue which allowed young musicians.

There were many years of playing for fun between those days and when I first decided to make music a bigger part of my life. My initial step was to return to college to study electronic music and...

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I have been playing bass and guitar for over 11 years. I play professionally in the NWOH/MI area, I studied music at Bowling Green State University and got my Bachelors of Music in jazz studies spring of 2012.

I am friendly, outgoing, and passionate about what I do. I love playing music, and I love talking about music!

I tend to work mainly as a "For Hire" bassist with many acts around the area; jazz, blues, rock, etc.
In addition to local work I have played with major artists Balawan (Indonesia music star, Sony BMG), Mark Kroos (Touring artist, Guitar Player Magazine guitar player of the year), and a gig with grammy winners The New York Voices (GRP Records). I also am the house bassist at Blessed John XXIII Catholic Church, I work part time there playing bass in the house band.

In my youth, in Celina, OH. I studied guitar/bass with Matt Speca, a Berklee graduate, and early on he gave me fundamentals that led me to a lot of good things. My...

I play professionally, I have over 43 years of music experience I started at a very early age enjoying music, i have played recitals at the high school level on cello. I have been a featured soloist on the 4,5,6,string electric bass as well as the acoustic double bass, I have a CD out that show cases the genres of music that i have experience in. I am very passionate about teaching and instructing my students to acquire a love for music that will inspire them on to greater achievements in life.

I graduated with a bachelors degree in Music Composition at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and continue to write, produce, and record in all of my musical projects. As a self-taught musician, my goal is to help students strengthen their ears and sharpen their mind's eye.

Hello! My name is Michael and I currently just graduated form UW-Superior with a Bachelors degree in guitar performance. I've been playing guitar since I was 14. From day one I strived to get better and better and when I felt I finally arrived, I discovered classical guitar playing and pretty much had to start over again. . . . This never ending journey has been enriched with personal rewards that far exceed anything I could have possibly imagined and I hope to start my students out on their own similar paths. My plan is to one day get a Master's and possibly a Doctorate in Orchestral Conducting sometime in the future. In 2010 I won the UWS Concerto Competition and was awarded the Matinee Musical Scholarship. In addition to performing, I also enjoy writing music. I'm fascinated by classical composition and orchestration!

I am a teacher with extensive classical music training and music pedagogy. All my musical knowledge and expertise was attained in Eastern Europe. I play and teach piano, upright bass, bass guitar and a range of other instruments. Over the years I taught basic piano, the beginner violin, viola, cello as well as a variety of school instruments such as recorder and xylophone. I also teach advanced theory, harmony and basics of composition required for music colleges.

I am energetic, experienced and creative with a proven ability to get the very best out of pupils. I am an expert at identifying the appropriate resources required for a subject matter and then ensuring that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely always keen on building a strong relationship with my students.

The teaching begins with identifying student's musical needs, goals and tastes. For those wishing to pursue more of a classical approach to music, there are proven methods to accomplish...

Hello all. I have been teaching for about 10 years now. I have degrees from two universities, one for jazz performance and one for classical performance. I have played in multiple bands throughout my life ranging in styles from punk rock all the way to straight ahead jazz. If you choose me for lessons, we will work on developing your musical vocabulary, learning to read music, hand exercises, chordal structures, scales, tablature and so much more. I have a love for music like none other and a passion to share that with my students.

I'm surrounded by music and musicians everyday! I spend most of my hours recording musicians in my studio, but get the most benefit out of teaching students there. I Give my students the opportunity to not only learn to master their instrument, but also the chance to learn how to be a studio musician. Students of mine have the opportunity to record any of their lessons (that we hold in my studio) as i feel most students never get the opportunity to hear themselves play. I graduated from Ball State University under the instruction of Hans Sturm, former President of the International Society of Bassists.