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Lee Q.
Inglewood, California
Guitar and Bass player since 1992, active performer with Master of Music degree
Lee is an experienced teacher for acoustic & electric guitar, bass guitar, songwriting/music theory, live performance, and bassoon. She makes learning music fun and interesting, and offers a wide variety of musical styles. Lee shares the benefits of her experience playing guitar and bass guitar in cover bands and recording bass lines on her own (and others) original songs, and offers an easy method for playing bass for both new and experienced musicians. Learn to play bass guitar with simple, movable patterns and follow chord changes by ear, with or without reading notes or TAB. Lee uses her own visual materials, including grids and chord patterns, to help reinforce how to play bass lines and understand song structure. • Bachelor of Music Education from Loyola University, New Orleans (Instrumental Music) • Master of Music from Belmont University, Nashville (Instrumental Pedagogy) • Award-winning performing singer-songwriter • Guitar Instructor for community college, high school and middle school  • "Acoustic Intensive" instructor in acoustic guitar, music theory and songwriting for the National Guitar Workshop in New Orleans, Austin, Chicago, and Nashville
About Lee Q.

Teaching online since 2018 Minimum age: 10 Lee Q. has a master's degree and comprehensive experience in music instruction and performance, including solo performance, orchestra, concert band, folk/bluegrass orchestra, chamber ensembles, rock/blues/folk and cover bands, pep band, and musical theatre. Lee welcomes students of all ages (10+), abilities and gender expressions, and is a natural teacher who focuses on positive and productive learning techniques, specialized for individual needs. Lee has instructed beginning and intermediate players for many years and knows the best ways to acquire technical and musical proficiency, including recommendations for the most playable instruments and the best accessories.  Lee teaches lessons in person in the Los Angeles area, and online using a desktop computer, an Ethernet connection, a professional microphone and DI audio interface. All you need is a good internet connection and device (computer or tablet) and the basic tools: an instrument, an armless chair, and a quiet location. Lee received a Master of Music degree in Instrumental Pedagogy (Belmont University) and graduated from Loyola University New Orleans (Bachelor of Music Education). Lee also graduated from the U.S. Armed Forces School of Music and served as a Bassoon Player in the U.S. Army.  Lee Q started playing guitar at age 14 and joined her first band at age 18, performing on guitar, bass and vocals in many eclectic situations, including numerous New Orleans venues and a Saints halftime show at the Superdome. Lee specializes in solo acoustic guitar and has recorded and performed as a singer-songwriter-guitarist since 2001, including ten years of solo sets at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville.

Teaches Beginner, Intermediate

Teaching since 1996

Master of Music in Instrumental Pedagogy, Bassoon

Teaches ages 10+

Speaks English

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Bass Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Bassoon
Electric Guitar
Music Theory
Songwriting
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
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Pricing
25 minutes
$53
45 minutes
$70
55 minutes
$80
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Online

Great introductory lesson -- the time just flew by! Looking forward to learning more.

Posted Mar 13, 2023
Teacher's Studio

Great teacher, super patient, and very helpful 10/10 experience

Posted Feb 12, 2023
Teacher's Studio

She is a very good teacher!

Posted Dec 11, 2022
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Bassoonist
May 2018 - Present
Community and professional ensembles
Santa Monica College Symphony Orchestra. Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra. Los Angeles Symphonic Winds. Mission Opera, Santa Clarita. Huntington Beach Symphony Orchestra. Palos Verdes Regional Symphony Orchestra. Santa Monica Symphony Orchestra. Freedom Band of Los Angeles. and many others...
Principal Bassoonist
Feb 2008 - Aug 2013
Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra
Community orchestra directed by Dr. Christopher Norton (Belmont University, Nashville Symphony).
Guitar Teacher
Aug 2012 - May 2013
Distinguished Professionals Education Institute
Guitar and bass guitar class instruction for DuPont Hadley Middle School (grades 7-8) for Metro Nashville Public Schools “Music Makes Us” program, in association with Little Kids Rock (Music Will). Directed two guitar class concert performances and one small group recital.
Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist
Oct 2003 - Feb 2013
The Bluebird Cafe
Passed first audition and performed on the Sunday Writers Night 15 times over 10 years, Nashville, TN.
Musician
Jul 1997 - Jan 2000
US Army, 1st Cavalry Division
Bassoon player (02K) and multi-instrumentalist for 1st Cavalry Division Band; rank E-4 (Specialist). Received Army Achievement Medal, Honorable Discharge, and Army Commendation Medal.
Master of Music in Instrumental Pedagogy, Bassoon
Aug 2007 - Dec 2009
Belmont University
Bachelor of Music Education
Aug 1993 - May 1996
Loyola University New Orleans
English
Native Proficiency
Apprentice Teacher
Jun 2010
State of Tennessee Department of Education
Areas of Endorsement: Instrumental Music K-12, Vocal/General Music K-12
State Certification in Instrumental Music
Aug 1996
Louisiana, Texas
1996 thru 2001
Army Commendation Medal
Mar 2000
U.S. Army
Army Achievement Medal
Jan 1999
U.S. Army
Phi Kappa Lambda
May 2009
The purpose of this Society is to provide an organization dedicated to the furtherance of music in education and education in music in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning, which offer music degree programs in one or more fields. The primary objective of the Society is the recognition and encouragement of the highest level of musical achievement and academic scholarship.
International Double Reed Society
Jan 2008
The International Double Reed Society (IDRS) was established in December of 1971 and is a world-wide organization of double reed (oboe and bassoon family) players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts. The society has over 4,400 members from 56 countries. Within the United States, 50 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico are represented.
BMI
Jun 2003
Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
Folk Alliance International
Jan 2002
To nurture, engage and empower the international folk music community — traditional and contemporary, amateur and professional — through education, advocacy and performance.
Instructor details
Subject: Bass Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Bass Guitar
Bassoon
Electric Guitar
Music Theory
Songwriting
Teaches 6 subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Student's Home
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
25 minutes
$53
45 minutes
$70
55 minutes
$80