Private Bass Guitar tutoring lessons Marrero, LA.

My lessons vary from tips to get gigs, how to do solo bass, and how to be more of a musician rather than a bass player.

Learn the practical application of music theory on the bass by studying songs. You will begin to understand how bass lines are written. After learning shapes and patterns you will be on your way to writing your own bass lines and jamming on your favorite songs.

Fingers or a pick? Why did you you choose electric bass over the guitar? I’ll help you understand the role of a bass guitar and show you basic techniques to those catchy fills that have been remembered for decades.

Beginner level: technique and positioning is paramount. I prefer to use fingers over a pick to begin with but it is purely your choice. I will start from one position (left hand) and work with the right amount of finger strength (both hands), timing of notes, and coordination. A plethora of popular songs can be played in just one spot on the fret!

Next, I will incorporate some simple theory and show you how to move around the fretboard comfortably by shifting or sliding and really emphasize cooperation with the right hand. You want to make those notes shine and “mean it”. You are the band’s “anchor” and you Must listen to your bandmates (even if you are just jamming to your favorite songs).

My goal is to make you feel comfortable in your role and get the ...

College Performance Degree in Bass
Diploma from Grove School of Music in Bass
20 years professional experience of Bass Playing

I currently play upright bass professionally, however my degree is a double major double minor in Jazz piano/Recording engineering and jazz and classical guitar.
I teach electric bass (bass guitar) and will teach some upright bass in certain styles like rockabilly, blues, bluegrass, country, etc.
i teach reading and writing music, rhythm and groove and counting those rhythms, composing, improv, etc