Sherwood, OR Bass Guitar Lessons

From your first notes to learning groove, chords and scales and how they work, to interpreting songs in your own way, using clear and clean materials; from Blues to Jazz to whatever you want, it will all be in reach!

Bass players ALWAYS have gigs.

Hi, there! I've been teaching private lessons since 2010 and have loved helping my students learn how to read music, perform in groups at a higher level, and compose their own music. I have a teaching style that is engaging, fun, and effective. I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

Becoming a proficient bass player involves so much more than just instrumental technique. A good bassist needs to be able to establish a groove. They need to be able to make a strong musical connection with their drummer. In many ways, the bass player is responsible for making the entire band sound good. This, along with a strong emphasis on technique, is the central focus of the curriculum that I use to teach bass guitar.

Time will be spent on exercises, learning songs, and on personal projects

I can teach all levels and many styles. I make it easy for you to learn at you're own pace so you can achieve your goals and have fun playing music.

Experienced teacher of over 20 years. All styles, techniques taught..focusing on fundamental musicianship for beginner/intermediate levels. Hal Leonard books used with lessons tailored to students goals and musical tastes. Teacher and staff member of Victor Wooten's Bass Nature Camp and Gerald Veasley's Bass Bootcamp for over 15 yrs. Let's have fun and learn together!!

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.

Bass is the latest instrument I picked up playing, and I love it! Bein a songwriter and producer, I love how instruments work to make a song shine, and to support the feel of the song. Bass guitar is such a fun instrument, because locking in with the drums, creating dynamics and tones that can really enhance the performance of a band and the presentation of a song. I will teach you not only the foundational techniques playing this instrument, but also the creativity you have playing bass lines and rhythm patterns.

Want to learn how to play electric bass or upright bass? I’ll have you playing classic bass lines and grooves in no time. With tons of live, studio, and songwriting professional playing experience I’m the teacher who can help you take your bass playing to the next level. Lessons are tailored to each students specific learning styles and are also augmented for students from complete beginners, intermediate, and advanced.