Bass Guitar with Dave

My Bio I am a classically trained musician and bassist with a strong desire to pass my knowledge on to aspiring bassists. I began playing bass guitar in my early teens and quickly developed a love for the instrument while playing a broad range of genres in rock and blues bands, school productions, and worship groups. Growing up in Mississippi, near Memphis, and living in Chicago for over 15 years, provided me a strong background in Delta and Chicago Blues, and Memphis R&B genres. While working on my undergraduate degree, I completed university level courses in music theory, composition, piano proficiency, and applied music. I continue to study various playing styles and techniques. What to expect in my Bass Guitar Lessons Beginner - Advanced - Intermediate Curriculum is tailored to what you want to accomplish. If you are interested in learning how to play bass guitar, I can get you started and take you from “rookie to rocker.” If you want to learn how to read music, I teach from the Mel Bay/Roger Filiberto Electric Bass Method series of books. If you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player seeking to expand your knowledge of the instrument and applicable music theory, I have the experience and training to help you progress further in your bass guitar journey. These are areas where I can help you develop in your role as a bass guitarist: • Proper and effective technique • Finger, pick, and slap styles • Music theory, scales, circle of fifths • How to develop bass lines • Reading and analyzing sheet music, charts, and tablature • The Greek Modal System, The Nashville Number System • Developing an effective practice routine • Bass guitar and gear selection • Optimum instrument set up and intonation. My passion for bass guitars and equipment led to developing extensive experience with bass amplification, speaker enclosures, effects pedals, accessories, and application. I can provide guidance for optimal instrument and equipment selection for almost any budget. Lessons can be taught in my studio, in your home, or via webcam. If you are a beginner and do not have a bass guitar, I can provide a right handed instrument for in-person lessons.