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Popular Bass Guitar Teachers in State College, PA
Jonathan B.
36 Reviews
State College, PA
Starting at $25
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- Speaks German
- Music Theory from Temple University
- Teaches students 1 and up
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Bill I.
13 Reviews
Online
Starting at $45
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- Bachelor Of Science Jazz Performance from San Jose State University
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaching since 1991
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Russell S.
23 Reviews
Online
Starting at $200
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- Teaching since 2000
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Music Theory from Las Vegas High School
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Jesse M.
104 Reviews
Online
Starting at $70
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- Speaks English, Japanese
- Teaches Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
- Teaches students 10 and up
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Kevin T.
27 Reviews
Online
Starting at $190
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- Speaks Chinese (Mandarin), English
- Teaches students 3 to 93
- Teaching since 1990
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Adam F.
6 Reviews
Online
Starting at $50
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- Guitar Performance from University Of North
- Teaches students 10 and up
- Teaching since 2012
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Average cost of Bass Guitar Lessons in State College, PA
The average cost of 60-minute Bass Guitar lessons in State College is $44. While the exact cost will vary depending on the teacher, type of lesson, and location, you should expect to spend between $25 and $47 per hour.
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$29 average
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$39 average
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