Private Bass Guitar tutoring lessons Upper Marlboro, MD.

Bass lessons are given to the very beginner up to more advanced players. The lessons include instructions in note reading, theory, improvisation and repertoire building. Through the use of specified books, exercises, and songs, students will learn how to play various styles of music including Rock, Blues, Jazz and Country. All levels are welcomed.

I've been playing bass since I was 11. I have a degree in jazz performance so improvisation plays a key role in my lessons, but am fully capable of teaching any style. If you take lessons with me, we will certainly cover the basics of two finger style grooves, but can easily dive into advanced techniques like two hand tapping, artificial harmonics, chordal playing, three finger techniques, and slapping and popping.

I think the best thing to do is know what kinds of music you want to learn. What songs you want to learn and how fast. If you want to know theory then ask the instructor if that's what they start with. If it's just learning chords or songs then great, if it’s what you want, get after it. If you want to be a rockstar, ask the teacher their opinion on what it would take to make this experience more enjoyable for you..

Frankly, if you're not having fun then why do it?

Bass is really the energy of the band. I have played both upright and bass guitar in orchestras and in bands. It is a very easy instrument to learn and can give you the opportunity to pick your band in so many cases. Some of my guitar students added bass to their repertoire and within weeks have auditioned for and now play in their junior high and high school jazz bands.

I 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. We can also focus on real world application of various techniques. These might include bass line construction, ear training, composition, and reading.

Whether you're just starting out or you want to take that next step to becoming a better bassist, I'm here to help!