Broken Arrow, OK Bass Guitar Lessons

Because bass is most often not a solo instrument, I place an emphasis on playing with other musicians. Knowing how to read TAB's and Chord Charts are important and I help with this while making it fun and inspiring. I often say that bass is the easiest instrument to learn, but like all instruments, it is challenging to become very good. This is a terrific instrument for people who more anything want to be a part of a group but don't have a lot of musical experience. At the same time, if you want to be very good, there are many feels and techniques that I give you to be successful.

I've been teaching Bass Guitar for 27 years and my students have gone on to play in bands and work with major artists. Within the first few lessons, you'll be able to know you way around the instrument and as time goes on you'll be able to play what you hear and want to play. I specialize in Pop, Rock & R&B and I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

I've been teaching bass since 2009.
Some of my favorite bassists are Flea from RHCP's, Les from Primus, Cliff Burton from Metallica, Victor Wooten, John Deacon from Queen, and many more.
I use Fender, Ibanez, Flea bass, Tech 21 SansAmp, JBL, and Ampeg.
There is not just one book that will give you everything you need so I teach from a number of books by different companies like Alfred, KJOS, Hal Leonard, song books, to individual pieces from music notes. I also create, print, and email custom lessons created on a program in my Mac.
It usually takes around 2 - 3 months for beginner to start catching on and be able to play well. It really depends on how much the student practices. Some people catch on faster because they are naturals and others have to work a little harder. It's my goal to help each student become the musician they desire to be. My philosophy is to teach my students to be smart musicians. What I mean by that is, it does you no good if you can play a song but ...

I've been a musician all of my life. I have a music education degree and have performed in professional ensembles. I've played bass guitar in a funk rock band, covering many Red Hot Chili Peppers songs, as well as others from the 90's.

I currently focus my energy on the acoustic guitar, however I feel very comfortable playing and teaching introductory and intermediate skills on the bass, including techniques in finger picking and slap bass techniques.

Curriculum will include technique, styles discussion, songs, and performance.

Learn fundamentals of bass playing and what it means to be a bass player.

Learn how to read music and chords and be able to play in a simple rock band setting.

Been playing bass for over 35 years and have done so in a variety of formats. Commercial CD recordings, rock, blues, folk, broadway, stage, you name it.

I have been a professional level performance and recording artists for ten years behind the bass guitar. I went through the BIT program at the Musicians Institute. I have played over 1,000 concerts all over Europe, Mexico, and North America. I have released multiple albums and have endorsement deals with Hartke and Ernie Ball. I have been teaching for several years. My students ages range from 8 to 50 years old. I cover a wide variety of genres and styles, and can teach any level of player.

lots of bass