Private Bass Guitar tutoring lessons Willow Grove, PA.

Experienced guitar teacher with a background in all genres of music with an extensive guitar collection and teaching apparatus. Long history of musical teaching and theory. Practiced guitar player and musical composer. Professionally played in bands and solo performances. Currently in a successful band named KICKING SUNRISE. Skilled at teaching absolute beginners all the way to professional standards. Experience in teaching all ages. Seeking a position to teach new students and then enhance seasoned guitarist’s skills.

from keeping time, to finding the thirds, to walking the bass to slapping

I can teach 4-string, 5-string, and 4-string fretless bass.
I can show you all styles, from jamming along to basic notes of the radio-friendly variety to intricate scales that outline the melody.

I can teach you how to use a pick, which great for beginners. I also play finger-style and slap, which are more advanced techniques.

You'll learn how to keep it low in the mix and tightly maintain the rhythm section. Then if you want, stand out on a crowded stage with blistering leads and tasty slap parts!

I will also show you the very important methods to hone in your tone and gain properly to play properly with others and on recordings. I can show you how to play in lower tuning as well!

I typically will teach and write bass using tablature instead of standard sheet music. These are a simple set of lines and numbers that are much easier to read, and once learned will instantly give you access to thousands of songs.

I can give tips on playing live or being in a band, as ...

When it comes to bass guitar we are looking at it like the rhythm section along with drums. It is a very important piece to any ensemble. I will be showing you basics of the bass guitar and prepare you to head in the right direction to be able to play live one day.

Always wanted to learn bass guitar but never found the time ? Want to learn the fundamentals of music? Well look no further I am a passionate and skilled bassist in love with spreading bass knowledge. Specializing in beginner bassist because having a solid foundation is key to being a great bassist. All ages are welcome. Lessons are custom for each individual student to ensure the student meets their full potential and desired goal. Curriculum will include but not limited to technique,music theory,ear training and lots of fun while learning. So lets get groovy!

I completed a degree in Jazz Studies from Michigan State, where I studied upright bass and bass guitar. In addition, I studied with some of the best local artists and bass players in the Seattle area, such as Farko Dosumov, Dean Schmidt and consider myself a well respected musician and addition in the Seattle music scene. Find me at local Jams like Mo' Jam Mondays, Capitol Cider, and the Owl n' Thistle