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Bass Guitar with Elias S.

Silver Spring, Maryland

5.0
(15)
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Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks Portugese
Teaching since 2014
Bachelor of Arts in Biology

    Level up your guitar skills with lessons from an experienced performer and teacher of 25 years

    In teaching lessons, it is my great pleasure to share with students of all ages and skill levels the knowledge that I've gained over 27 years of playing. I firmly believe that anyone can learn anything at any time, given the proper tools! In our first lesson, we will determine your musical goals and create a realistic path to achieving them. It's my job to help you along this path while keeping things fun. To maintain focus and week-to-week continuity, I always provide lesson notes to take home. I can also provide recordings of lessons and transcriptions of pieces, if desired. **Studio Equipment** violins, viola, mandolin, guitar, bass, ukulele, piano, recording equipment

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    5 AM-7 AM
    8:30 AM-11:30 AM
    4 PM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    5 AM-11:30 AM
    5 PM-8 PM
    Thursday
    5 AM-11:30 AM
    5 PM-8 PM
    Friday
    5 AM-12:30 PM
    2:30 PM-3:30 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $45
    45 minutes
    $68
    60 minutes
    $90

    About Elias S.

    5.0
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    At 5 years old I was struck by the incredible beauty of Vivaldi's music, and ever since I've been playing violin. I hold a BA from Oberlin College of Arts and Sciences, won a scholarship to the Baroque Performance Institute in 2005 and attended the BPI again in 2006. Apart from teaching, as a professional musician performing in Southern California I am well versed both in classical violin and various fiddle styles ranging from bluegrass, Celtic and old-time to rock, pop and blues. I also play viola, cello, mandolin, guitar and bass and write music.
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    15 Reviews
    Chris
    Student's home
    Highly recommend Elias as an instructor. Skilled at his instruments, an effective teacher and friendly personality
    Posted Dec 28, 2023
    Dafna Kent
    Teacher's studio
    Great first lesson. Looking forward to learning with Elias
    Posted Sep 16, 2023
    Joanne
    Online
    Elias is a patient, supportive and talented musician and teacher. I am thrilled to be working with him and look forward to many more lessons!
    Posted Sep 7, 2023
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    Experience

    Musician

    Jan, 2005 - Present

    Self-Employed

    I've been performing professionally in various capacities since the end of high school and music remains the center of my life today!

    Strings Instructor

    Oct, 2020 - Jul, 2021

    Waldorf School of Orange County

    Led the 4th and 5th grade strings program, teaching violin, viola and cello.

    Education

    Bachelor of Arts in Biology

    Sep, 2006 - Jun, 2010

    Oberlin College

    Languages

    Portuguese

    Limited Proficiency

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