Private Bass Guitar tutoring lessons Franklin, MI.

Learn components of the bass, fretboard, strings, notes of music, major and minor keys, chord construction, scales, shapes, transcription, reading, ear training, timing and rhythm, music theory, improvising, several playing techniques, how to play songs, and much more. i teach not just to play but to understand what you are playing.

My teaching style is relaxed but with a firm accent on Practicing specific techniques as well as approaches to Creativity. I teach Blues, beginning Jazz, Pop, Rock, and Experimental techniques. I know some "slap" and "snap" techniques for Funk. I am fluent with either the use of a guitar pick or fingers.

I aim to instill a sense of groove, to teach the students how to play well with other musicians in a band setting, as well as advancing their own personal development on the instrument through various technical and rhythmic exercises. Most importantly how to love holding down the low end.

Want to play your favorite gospel & worship songs "by ear" at church? Want to learn how "sight-read"? I'd love to help you start playing and help you use your gift even more efficiently.
I'm an experienced teacher, specializing in the beginner/intermediate/advanced bass guitar student. Ages 7+ welcome. Lessons are constructed including helpful technique strategies catered to both the student who is highly motivated to play by ear in contemporary gospel church settings and/or the student whose goal is sight-reading. I will help you build a solid foundation of ear training, music theory and technique while tailoring to your personal tastes and goals. Ask me a question. Send me a message now. I'd love to help you!

I like to cater my lessons to what the student wants to learn. Spend the time learning your favorite bass licks, studying sight reading, learning the fundamentals of groove, dive into jazz theory, or learning about the mental approach to the role of a bass player. The choice is yours!

I have been working as a professional musician since 1987. In that time, I've played many roles alongside a wide range of established and emerging talent, from around the world, including band leader, accompanist, music producer, composer, arranger, co-writer, teacher, coach and mentor. Along the way, I have continued to pursue my passion for education, teaching private music lessons to amateurs, professionals and hobbyists from all walks of life.

I can take you through the basics of learning to play the bass guitar, and into the intermediate level. For advanced technique, I can point you in the right direction.