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Bass Guitar

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Bass Department Chair Award

I like teaching real songs to students as opposed to starting with 
scales or exercises.  I emphasize technique, time, theory, and tone.  I love the bass, and I try and make sure the student loves it too by showing them how important it is in a real band setting.  After a few months, a beginning student should expect to have learned several songs and have a good understanding of proper technique and how to get a good sound.

I've been playing the bass since I was 12.  I picked the bass because I wanted to be in a band with my friends, and since I already played the cello, I figured bass would be an easy transition.  It was only after I had been playing for a couple years that I realized what a great choice I had made, and what a vital role the bass has in every style of music.  I attended Berklee College of Music in 2002, and graduated in 2006.  I've been playing professionally in a wide variety of genres ever since.

Great dude, even greater Teacher.

I have only had Jacob for 3 lessons so far and I have already seen a massive improvement in my technique and knowledge of the bass guitar. Jacob is great at using the musical knowledge I already posses and translating that towards bass performance. So far every lesson has covered tons of ground, and he offers a great rate for a 1 hour lesson! He even did the first lesson for free!

Jacob is very good at communicating ideas and is totally open to questions so I never feel self-conscious about my own skill. And during the lesson it is very clear Jacob really wants to help you GET BETTER, not GET THROUGH the lesson, which is what I have sometimes experienced with other teachers. I guess I should also mention Jacob is a fantastic bass player and tons of experience in several bands and genres. I am so glad I ended having Jacob as my teacher and I am really excited to see where my skills are at in just a few months!

Seriously, PICK THIS GUY!

Bass Guitar with Jacob B.

About Jacob B.

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Bachelors in Music, performance

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Bass Department Chair Award

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