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Alex G.

Alex G.

“Berklee College of Music Grad helping YOU become a better Musicican”

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    • Levels: Beginner to Advanced
    • Ages: 5 & up
    • In-Home Lessons: Yes
    • In-Studio Lessons: Yes
    • Online Lessons: No
    Subjects Taught In Person
    Bass Guitar, Piano, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Upright Bass
    Education

    University of New Hampshire - Economics - Sept 1 1996-May 15 2000 (Bachelor's degree received)
    Berklee College of Music - Contemporary Writing and Production - Jan 3, 2003- Dec 15 2005 (Bachelor's degree received)

    Specialties
    My specialty is Electric Bass and Upright Bass. I teach and have performed professionally, a variety musical styles with special interests in Jazz, Funk, R&B, Pop, Rock, Latin, and Classical. I work out of the Simandl Method For The Double Bass Books 1&2. For electric bass i use a variety of Berklee Press Bass books.
    Aside from bass, I play piano very well and teach out of the Berklee Press Basic Keyboard 1&2 Books.
    For music production I have hands on digital audio workstation ...
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    Lesson Details
    My teaching style is geared towards customizing the lesson to each individual student's interests and goals. I teach Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced bass lessons, and Beginner piano lessons. I am patient, thorough, flexible, and creative. I combine the basic teaching methods along with a more hands-on, intuitive approach that involves actually playing music.

    The formal basic method is where you learn the proper technique and fluidity to play instrument. You learn how to read and write music ...
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    About

    Music is therapeutic to my soul and essential to my everyday existence. Absorbed by it, I dedicate most of my energy toward creating, writing, and playing music. I am here to help you to do the same. I am fortunate and grateful to have worked with many of the world's most amazing and creative performers, artists, composers, and producers.  Because of this, I've learned to appreciate a diverse range of musical genres, while showing no bias toward any one musical form. After all, at the ...

    Alex started his formal music education in the fourth grade where he first played trumpet in elementary school. After dabbliing with the piano and drums, he finally settled on bass just before his 20th birthday, while attending the University of New Hampshire. In less than two years, he earned a spot on the bass chair for the UNH Orchestra.

    After graduating in 2000 from UNH with a B.A. in Economics, he got a job playing bass for a national touring act, CHAD, with former members of teh Jerry Barcia Band. On the tour he opened for such bands as Blues Traveler, G Love and Special Sauce, and SevenMaryThree.  

    At age 23, Alex applied to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, auditioned, and won a half scholarship from the Berklee World Tour Scholarship.  At Berklee he was fortunate to study privately under world-renowned bassists John Lockwood (Joe Henderson, George Garzone), Bruce Gertz (Mike Stern, Jerry Bergonzi), Oscar Stagnaro (Paquito D' Rivera, Chucho Valdez), and Anthony Vitti (Liberace, The Platters). While attending Berklee he did a brief tour through Scotland and Paris including the Dundee Jazz Festival with the Konrad Wiszniewski Quartet. He finished Berklee in December of 2005 with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production.

    Alex currently resides in New York City and is now a member of the popular upcoming alternative rock quartet Man on Earth. In October 2008, Man On Earth released their latest album, "The Time Spent Wondering" which was produced and mixed by 6-Time Grammy winner Ken Lewis (Lenny Kravitz, Beastie Boys, Fall Out Boy, Kayne West). The record features a guest appearance by Dr. Fink (of Prince and the Revolution).

    Aside from Man On Earth, Alex plays regular gigs as a first call freelance bassist on the New York City music scene as well for national touring. Other projects include playing with a diverse array of musical acts including the modern jewish Rock group Josh Nelson Project, singer-songwriter Jessica Labus, and jazz vocalist Julie Lavender Quintet to name a few.

     

     

     

     

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    Equipment
    In-Studio: HOME: Dedicated music room; 88-key keyboard w/ amp; bass and guitar amplifers; upright bass; music recording equipment.

    In-Home: Lesson sheets, staff paper.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 by 3 reviewers.
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Alex G. is the perfect music teacher for my son! Alex G. has not only been a great piano instructor for my son, but a great communicator, as my son is on the autism spectrum. He also inspires my son to be a better player than he was the week before. I'm impressed with his musical knowledge and taste as well as his talent for playing and teaching music. I really am a grateful dad. May 7, 2013
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Alex g. is the right instructure for me. A lex understand me very well, and he has thouhgt me a lot. I am glad that I chose alex. I have nothing but high praise for Alex. I give Alex an EXECELLENT RATING. July 16, 2011
    Rated 5 out of 5 by Perfect Teacher For Special Needs Son Alex G. is very patient and encouraging with my son; the exact qualities I was looking for in a music teacher for him. I actually wouldn't advise Alex on how to proceed from here as I see my boy is responding to him very well. Just keep up the good work! July 12, 2010

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