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Eli B.

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Teaches online

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

All ages

Speaks English

Teaching since 2012

Bachelor of Music - String Bass Performance Major

About Eli B.

4.8

(7)

One of the great things about being a bassist is that you can play with a lot of different groups. From jazz combos and rock bands, to bluegrass bands and string quintets, the bass can be an integral part of each. For me, learning and playing many different types of music has added to the joy of being a bass player. Through teaching and performing, I hope to share my enthusiasm for the instrument. I have had the benefit of working with great teachers throughout my bass playing career, including members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Chicago Lyric Opera, and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble. Because of this, I understand what a difference the right teacher can make. Furthermore, I know what teaching styles and techniques work best for me as a current student, so I am able to relate, and tailor the lesson to fit the student's needs.

Instructor details

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McCall St

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Teaching Hours

Monday

8 AM-2 PM

3 PM-9 PM

Tuesday

8 AM-9 PM

Wednesday

8 AM-9 PM

Thursday

8 AM-9 PM

Friday

8 AM-9 PM

Saturday

7:30 AM-9 PM

Sunday

8 AM-9 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$35

45 minutes

$45

60 minutes

$55

90 minutes

$75

120 minutes

$90

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7 Reviews

Jonathan Frank

Student's home

Super cool guy. A lesson with Eli is the perfect blend of his knowledge, expertise, patience, and overall chill. 5 stars all the way.

Posted Oct 30, 2016

Justin

Student's home

Eli is professional, courteous, & patient. All qualities that make him a good instructor. We are very satisfied & glad our son enjoys his lessons.

Posted Sep 29, 2016

Zack Botkin

Online

If you are looking for an excellent bass teacher, look no further. You would be wasting your time. I've had a number of music instructors over the years, and I can easily say that Eli ranks at or near the top of that list. Eli knew exactly where to start with me... he truly has an amazing ability to gauge where the student's level of knowledge is, and tailor the lesson exactly to that. Within a few lessons, I had improved my form tremendously. We covered everything that I wanted to learn, and wasted no time on things that I already knew. What's more, a few of the instructors I have had in the past came off as a bit elitist and snobby. Eli is one of the most genuine guys around. He'll guide the lesson at your own pace, always willing to pause and show you something a second, third, or fourth time... At no point do you ever feel like you are going to ask a dumb question. This is a crucial trait of a good instructor, and Eli definitely has that going for him. He is also quite accommodating. We typically do Skype lessons, but one there was one time that his room mate had made a slight miscalculation in the internet bill, which resulted in no internet that day. Rather than let that stop him, he actually brought his bass and amplifier on the bus, and came to my apartment to give me the lesson in person. He will make sure you get your lesson, one way or another. My only regret is that I don't have a 6th star to give the guy! I definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to play the bass guitar.

Posted Feb 26, 2016

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Experience

Bass Tutor

Sep, 2016 - Present

St. Charles North High School

I am the in-house bass instructor at St. Charles North High School. On Thursday mornings, I teach for the entire school day before heading back to Chicago for the week.

Clinician

Mar, 2016 - Mar, 2016

Chicago Bass Festival

I lead a workshop on contemporary folk bass techniques at the 2016 Chicago Bass Festival

Consultant

Oct, 2013 - Present

Kelly High School

I travel down to Kelly High School several times a month to work with students in a private lesson setting, or to help out groups of players either with orchestra music, or basic fundamentals of the instrument.

Performer

Feb, 2013 - Present

Freelance

As a bassist with a varied background, I have become a sought after bassist in Chicago, and nationally. I regularly find myself performing with bluegrass, country, old time, indie, rock, new acoustic, wedding, and even latin folk bands with both upright bass and electric bass. I am also asked to do classical work and musical theater productions.

Bass Instructor

Jun, 2011 - Present

Eli B.'s Bass Studio

I have been teaching privately since I was in high school on both electric bass and upright bass. I have the experience of working with younger students who are just beginning to helping students who are auditioning for colleges or college orchestras.

Education

High School Diploma

Aug, 2008 - May, 2012

St. Charles North High School

Bachelor of Music - String Bass Performance Major

Sep, 2012 - Jun, 2016

DePaul University

Awards

Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra

May, 2011

EYSO

2017 Savannah Acoustic Music Seminar Participant

Apr, 2017

Savannah Music Festival and Mike Marshall's Acoustic Music Seminar

DePaul Symphony Orchestra

Sep, 2013

DePaul University

Principal Bassist

Sep, 2012

DePaul University

Principal Basist

Sep, 2011

St. Charles North High School

Affiliations

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

Nov, 2014

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.