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About Aaron B.
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About Aaron
*** Lesson Details ***
I like to design a lesson plan for each individual student. The first lesson will begin with a basic assessment of skill level. We will discuss goals for the lessons then get down to work!
Students will learn:
1 Technique. the proper physicality to increase dexterity and avoid injury.
2 Music theory and comprehension. Usually through learning songs and analyzing
3 Ear-training/pitch recognition. Strengthening the ability to "pick up" new material more quickly and translate ones Ideas to the instrument.
4 Music appreciation/Musicality. Listening to new and different types of music focusing on the different elements that make up a great performer/performance.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Music Studio: piano, stereo system, no drum there! room to sit for parents
A1: drum kit, whole performance set up with recording studio, room for parents to sit in on lesson
*** Travel Equipment ***
amplifiers, cd/mp3 player
*** Specialties ***
ear training, most musical styles (pop/rock, r&b, reggae, jazz , world)
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· Bass Guitar · In studio

· Guitar · In home

· Bass Guitar · In studio

Aaron B.
About Bil M.
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About Bil
I have a Masters of Music from New England Conservatory in Jazz Piano and am comfortable and fluent in a number of musical styles, including pop, rock, gospel, traditional hymnody, jazz, and R&B. Although I love and study classical music, it is not something I teach at this point.
In addition to private lessons and performing, I do music transcription, workshops, and all forms of vocal and instrumental arranging. Bil Mooney-McCoy is a life-long Boston resident who has been playing music all his life. Having served as a church musician for more
I hold a Masters of Music from New England Conservatory in Jazz Piano and am comfortable and fluent in a number of musical styles. In addition to private lessons and performing, I do music transcription, workshops, and all forms of vocal and instrumental arranging. My passions include morning coffee, finding new guitar chords, creating killer PowerPoint presentations, and trying to figure out how to use my smart phone.
*** Lesson Details ***
My priority as a teacher is to make the learning process fun, life-giving, and productive. I teach with patience and humor, at a challenging but not frustrating pace.
Some quotes from my students:
"I absolutely love learning from Bil! I've watched my playing and the playing of others at church vastly improve as a result of his training."
"[Bil] is filled with a large amount of knowledge, so while sitting under him you not only learn about how to play but you learn about music history and theory. Beyond being a good teacher he is genuine and friendly and cares about others."
"I have really enjoyed working with Bil. His patience and wealth of knowledge has helped me come out of my musical shell and has encouraged me to discover my musical voice."
"Bil makes learning theory fun! His deep understanding of music is complemented by his contagious enthusiasm."
"Bil has taken me to a different level. I went from tab and basic guitar chords, to building jazz chords and a far greater understanding of music theory."
There are at least two ways that might set me apart from other teachers.
Firstly, I have honed and developed "people skills". I am an ordained minister and have held positions where I was formally and informally in a mentoring/pastoring role. I bring that sensitivity to my music lessons, understanding that personal and emotional issues can be triggered by the engagement with the music and skills being worked on.
Secondly, I've had a remarkable broad base of experience. My coursework has exposed me to a wide breadth of ideas and tools; my work life has been long and varied; I have had extensive experience in many different cultural contexts, both musically and otherwise; and I work well with many age groups and skill levels.
Regarding my teaching approach:
For beginners, I have a fairly consistent set of topics and skill sets to cover. Generally, in a few months, piano students (particularly those in middle school through adulthood) should know how to play major, minor and seventh chords, how to read simple chord charts and some very basic accompanying skills. Guitar students should know a dozen open chords and have been introduced to barre chords, and to have learned several styles of finger picking as well as strumming. Bass students should know how to find notes on the board and will have begun to learn how to fill out a song with an expressive but non-obtrusive bass line.
For intermediate students, the pace, direction and focus on lessons depends upon the goals and passions of the student along with the amount of time he or she has to practice. My goals for students at this level and beyond is to learn how to learn. I will use outstanding recorded examples of particular skills or stylistic idioms to help my students understand and master each new concept. I often will check in with my student to make sure that we are on track with what they are hoping for.
For advanced students, we will generally target very specific objectives. I also try to add elements of theory, history, culture, and even life lessons to apply to the topics we address. Because of my background in pastoral ministry, I can serve as a mentor addressing the emotional and relational issues of playing music as well as its technical aspects.
*** Studio Equipment ***
upstairs music room: fender Rhodes piano, keyboards, amps, drum set, seating for parents
*** Travel Equipment ***
if for guitar or bass, that instrument; I expect piano students to have an available keyboard and for other students to have their own instrument(s).
*** Specialties ***
strong in jazz, rock, pop, gospel, sacred, R&B.
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· Songwriting · In home

· Piano · In studio

· Piano · In studio

Bil M.
About Ed O.
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About Ed
All Levels & Styles taught.
Affordable in-studio music lessons for all.
Beginners always welcome.
FaceTime and Skype lessons also available!
Guitar - Bass - Banjo - Ukulele
Learn from an experienced professional with a proven track record!
- Instructor of the Grand Prize Winner in the 2016 Boston Pops and Fidelity Investments Young Artists Competition!
- Instructor of the 2016 MMEA All State Jazz Guitar and Junior District (bass) winners!
- Over 25 years experience teaching all styles of music: rock, blues, jazz, classical, country, etc.
- Bachelor's Degree from Berklee College of Music (B.M.)
- Master's in Education (M.Ed.)
- New England Conservatory alumnus
- A Certified teacher by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Published auth
Gift Certificates available!
Study the styles of the masters and have fun doing it.
*** Lesson Details ***
I'm happy to provide individual custom-tailored lessons to make you the best player you can be. If you're a beginner we'll start from scratch. If you're an advanced player we'll figure out which areas you need to improve upon, and I'll take you to the next level. After a few lessons with me, you should see a dramatic improvement in your playing!
*** Studio Equipment ***
Fully equipped teaching studio and library.
*** Specialties ***
All styles of music taught!
Rock - Blues - Jazz - Fingerstyle - Classical - Country - Folk
Songwriting - Music Theory - Ear Training - Arranging - Improvisation
Now offering Ukulele and Banjo lessons!
Learn the latest techniques.
Learn to develop your own style.
Learn arranging and composing.
Gain consistency and confidence as a player.
Prepare for acceptance to Berklee College of Music.
Beginners always welcome!

Ed O.
About Nathan W.
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I've been teaching all levels of electric bass in all major genres (rock, funk, blues, R&B, country, and classical) since 2012. It's my goal as a private instructor to be approachable, encouraging, and fun! I want your weekly lesson to be something you look forward to rather than dread. I take a personalized approach to teaching, which means finding what works best for YOU and not anyone else. No matter what genre you're interested in, I look forward to helping you reach your musical goals!
About Nathan
I studied composition and performance as a Dean's List student at Berklee College of Music, and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree. While there, I studied with some truly gifted musicians including Victor Bailey and Danny Morris. I also attended master classes with world renowned bassists such as Bootsy Collins, Ron Carter, and Victor Wooten.
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· Piano · In home

· Piano · In home

· Piano · In home

Nathan W.
About Jacob S.
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I play and study a wide variety of styles on bass guitar. This includes jazz, blues, rock, funk, worship, country, reggae and more! My expectations for students are commitment to practicing and purchasing necessary resources such as instructional method books and accompanying CDs as well as keeping a notebook. Assignments might include playing simple songs for beginning students to transcribing bass lines for intermediate to advanced students. Instruction can be catered to your specific goals.
About Jacob
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· Ukulele · In home

Jacob S.
About Benjamin Y.
CloseI will work on technique,improvisation in jazz and other styles,classical repertoire, playing different grooves,constructing bass lines, and overall bass playing (accompanying)
I will also work on styles such as RnB, Soul, Rock, Pop, Fusion, and Country.
I will mainly focus on learning new music and applying new techniques to new songs.
About Benjamin
Benjamin is mainly a jazz/contemporary musician, focusing on bebop through modern jazz, top 40, rock, pop, RnB, and many other styles. He is also trained in classical music.
Benjamin has been teaching privately for 5 years. He has a comprehensive approach that brings in technical study to any style of music.
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· Bass Guitar · In home

· Bass Guitar · In home

· Upright Bass · In home
Highly recommended!
Benjamin Y.
About Larry K.
CloseWe'll focus on the fundamentals to get you playing in the style or styles you want to play in. Playing in the groove,working on songs,reaching your goals.I also teach upright acoustic bass.
About Larry
Studied at Berklee
Privately with Jim Orleans- Boston Symphony Legendary jazz educator Charlie Banacos
Ed Friedland-Bass Player Magazine
columnist/educator
Berklee faculty- John Lockwood Bruce Gertz Dave Clark
Rock,metal,funk,blues,jazz,r+b,roots,Latin and pop.
I have played with Ronnie Spector,Bo Diddley,Herb Reed and the Platters and continue to freelance in all styles.
Music should be fun while you're learning and tailored to the individual.If you have been an electric player and want to learn to play the upright I can help you !
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This is a recommendation for a friend whose musicianship, I hold in high regard.
Larry Kukors, is an exciting jazz bassist with whom I often work, playing jazz in
Boston clubs. I've had an illustrious jazz career, having recorded my drumming
with Stan Getz, Bill Evans, George Russell, and others in NYC and New England.
Larry is a serious minded musician who is passionate about his work. He is a
skillful bassist who is a natural improvisor. I have little doubt that he would be
capable of jazz improvisation instruction online.

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Larry K.
About Wake A.
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I teach the Berklee Method for contemporary music.
My curriculum is an in-depth study of music theory, improvisation and modern technique.
I do not focus on brutal sight-reading or memorization, but I teach through technical exercises that equip students with the faculty needed to analyze, read and write music.
It's great for students who are into jazz or pop and want to pursue Berklee instead of a classical conservatory.
The knowledge will allow you to join any band, regardless of genre, while building your songwriting and improvisational chops.
About Wake
Check out my website for more info:
www [dot] bostonguitarist [dot] com
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· Guitar · In studio

· Guitar · In home

· Guitar · In studio

Wake A.
About Ian T.
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The lessons are about YOU and the music YOU want to learn. There are always certain aspects regarding technique and theory that encompass all musical genres, but I always try to put it in the context of the music YOU enjoy.
About Ian
My father is a professional studio and touring musician who worked with bands and artists such as Supertramp, John Denver, Dolly Parton just to name a few. He started hiring me at 16 years old to play piano on numerous projects getting my foot in many doors. I have since built my own career working as a songwriter, session musician, live performer, recording engineer, and teacher.
I have performed live or on records with John Robinson Jr. (drummer for Michael Jackson, Barbara Streisand, Quincy Jones, etc.) Abraham Laboriel (Bassist for Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancoc
I have written and recorded 60 plus songs that have placed in Television shows such as Access Hollywood, Dr.90210, Jack and Bobby, and others.
I was the musical director for Jillian Cardarelli (an up and coming Country music artist).
In the end, who I am to you is a musician passionate about teaching. It's the most rewording job I've ever had. So if you want a teacher who is excited to be teaching then I'm the guy for the gig.

Ian T.
About Scott M.
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Bass is the foundational element of music. It's an instrument that usually plays a supportive role while maintaining the integrity of the groove, and the feel of the overall sound. My experience as a bassist has been performing with a wide variety of ensembles from soul and funk to folk and rock. This is an instrument I have a passion for teaching because of it's link between the rhythmic and harmonic elements of music.
About Scott
My name is Scott, and I'm a musician with 15+ years of performance experience. I've studied performance at Berklee College of Music and performed in various configurations from funk/soul ensembles, to folk-rock bands and I write my own music that I perform as a solo artist.
I love teaching because it allows me to share my love of music and help people grow creatively in the direction of their choice. My feeling is, if you're choosing to invest in your artistic development, it should be an enjoyable experience based around what you're interested in learning about. To that end, all of my lessons are customized to the tastes and preferences of each student. We'll identify the goals you'd like to work towards, the music you want to play and take concrete steps in line with your creative vision.
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Cheers,
Scott
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· Bass Guitar · In studio

· Acoustic Guitar · In home

· Drum · In studio
Another reason to take lessons with Scott - he's incredibly talented and plays multiple instruments. For example, I wanted to practice playing drums in a "band" setting, so Scott grabbed an electric bass and we started jamming.
10/10 would recommend, especially if you like laughing a lot while you learn a new skill!

Scott M.
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