Private Bass Guitar tutoring lessons Kansas City, MO.

Are you a beginner or intermediate bass player interested in learning how to memorize the fret-board, find notes, play funky rhythms or create your own? Maybe you want to rock out to your favorite band and play that bass line that's been stuck in your head.

I've been playing Bass for about 2 1/2 years now, and picked up all the theory I needed to know about the bass on the road playing shows. I had to learn quick and usually on stage (while singing), so I can show you all my tips & tricks to enhance your playing or help you get started.

Whether you are planning on playing in a band, by yourself, or just want to learn for fun as a hobby, I can teach you all you need to know to meet your bass guitar goals! If you have any questions, please message me!

I've been playing bass since 2003, tackling everything from metal to jazz to chamber orchestral & band music. When teaching bass, I like to cover as many areas as I can to ensure my students are as well-rounded as they would like to be (& then some). We will discuss proper bass techniques, writing walking bass lines, reading chord changes, how to achieve good bass tones & gear, etc.

I've been teaching Bass Guitar for about 15 years. I typically use the Hal Leonard Bass Guitar Method by Ed Freidland books 1, 2 and 3. Great set of books, Covers all aspect of bass playing. Early on, I like to introduce some Blues patterens for the 12 bar blues. These are easy to play but sound great so the students really like them. They give the student an idea of what they will be playing like. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

(Students are free to take both upright and bass guitar lessons interchangeably). Whether you're looking to learn bass within the scope of meshing with other live musicians or have more of a soloist mindset, I've got you covered. I have played bass since 1997 and will never run out of new things to show you.

We're gonna play some grooves and HAVE FUN! I'm a professional musician and have been a performing bassist for over 20 years, and I hope to pass along some of my knowledge and expertise to you. I customize your lessons to your needs and what you want to do with your ability to play bass. I can prepare you for any genre as I include fundamentals (for example, scales and arpeggios) in your practice. I use these books for reference and/or lesson work:
- Hal Leonard's Bass Method-Books 1, 2 & 3 (Ed Friedland)
- Mel Bay's Deluxe Jazz & Rock Bass Method (Vincent Bredice)
I can help you learn how to play with a pick, how to "slap & pluck," how to sing and play simultaneously, and even how to sightread.

I teach beginners all the way up to very advanced students.
From the beginning starting levels to reading advanced Jazz and classical pieces,
Also working with the metronome and scale playing in rhythm,