Bass Guitar with Michele V.
Chicago, Illinois
5.0
(3)
Background check
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 15-80
Speaks English
Teaching since 2020
Jazz Ensemble
- 1 Repeated Students
Learn bass from a working professional female bassist
My goal is to help students unlock their creative voice and experience the joy of playing music. I focus on constructing a strong, well-rounded musical foundation on which students can develop their skills and grow their confidence.
Students can expect to learn:
-Methods to memorize ALL the notes on the fretboard.
-Proper left and right hand technique.
-Scales, modes, chords, arpeggios and how to use them.
-Ear training
-How to play with other musicians
-Rhythmic exercises
-Walking bass lines
-How to create bass lines.
-How to read standard notation
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Milwaukee Ave
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
2 PM-3:45 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-7 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-4 PM
5 PM-7 PM
Thursday
7 AM-4 PM
Saturday
9 AM-12 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$36
45 minutes
$51
60 minutes
$65
About Michele V.
5.0
(3)
I'm a professional electric bassist with 13 years experience in writing, recording, and performing. My main focuses have been Rock, Pop, and Funk, but I also enjoy playing Jazz, Motown, and R&B.
I studied with Victor Wooten at multiple music camp programs throughout 2018 & 2019. In 2021, I received a professional bass certification from Berklee Online with a 4.0 GPA. Currently, I am playing 70+ shows a year in Chicago-area Pop/Rock, Serendipity. I am also the bassist in the Triton College Jazz Ensemble.
I am a founding teacher and co-owner of the award-winning school, Phil Circle Music.
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3 Reviews
Aneisa Prosser
Online
I had a nice and chill first lesson. I was given some helpful tips and a few good exercises to work on.
Posted Dec 3, 2023
Paul
Teacher's studio
The lesson was very good. I’d already known some scales, but Michelle gave me some fingering exercises that are going be very helpful. I look forward to the next lesson
Posted Aug 1, 2023
Kevin
Teacher's studio
Michele is an incredible musician. I have seen her play in multiple bands and watching her, you can tell how passionate she is about her craft. She is always looking to get better, and she takes every gig seriously. Seeing how she is on stage, I know what an incredible teacher she would be for anyone looking to learn how to play bass, no matter if you are a beginner or an advanced player.
Posted Jun 28, 2023
Experience
Co-owner
Apr, 2023 - PresentPhil Circle Music
After two years of teaching at Phil Circle Music Chicago, I partnered in as a co-owner!
Bass Guitar Instructor
Apr, 2021 - PresentPhil Circle Music
I've been teaching bass guitar at the award-winning music school, Phil Circle Music, for over a year.
Bassist
May, 2019 - PresentSerendipity
I've been the bassist for renowned Chicago-area cover band, Serendipity since 2019. We perform 70-80 shows a year at a variety of venues and festivals, playing Pop, Rock, Motown, Disco, Country, R&B, and more!
Freelance Bassist
Sep, 2013 - PresentN/A
I've been performing, writing, and recording with various original local bands and artists for almost a decade.
Education
Bass/Nature Camp
Jul, 2018 - Aug, 2019Victor Wooten Center for Music and Nature
Jazz Ensemble
Aug, 2022Triton College
Bass
Sep, 2020 - Jun, 2021Berklee College of Music
Private Coaching
Sep, 2019 - Sep, 2020Phil Circle Music
Certifications
Bass Professional Certificate
Jun, 2021Berklee College of Music
Awards
Best Music Schools in Chicago 2022
Jan, 2022Expertise
Best Music Schools in Chicago 2023
Jan, 2023Expertise
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Michele's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
N Milwaukee Ave
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
2 PM-3:45 PM
Tuesday
2 PM-7 PM
Wednesday
7 AM-4 PM
5 PM-7 PM
Thursday
7 AM-4 PM
Saturday
9 AM-12 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM-5 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$36
45 minutes
$51
60 minutes
$65
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