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Upright Bass with Quentin S.

Athens, Georgia

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Speaks English, Spanish
Teaching since 2013
Undergraduate in Double Bass Performance

    Upright bass lessons with a Double Bass Performance music major

    I am a Bass Performance student at UGA. I love to teach upright bass in all styles! I personally play jazz, classical, funk/jam, musicals, rock, and bluegrass. I love to help students get their low notes sounding good and grooving!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-1 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-1 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-1 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-1 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-1 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-1 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $20
    45 minutes
    $30
    60 minutes
    $40

    About Quentin S.

    5.0
    (12)
    I've spent about 15 years learning and sharing everything I can about the double bass. So many genres of music can be played on the double bass, and once you add my secondary instrument, the bass guitar, you're a necessary part of about every band imaginable! In addition to my classical training in symphonies, orchestras, chamber groups, concert bands, and solo bass, I have delved deeply into jazz. I've played in both big bands and combos, in school and for gigs. I also play in several local bands, where I've broadened my horizons, playing funk, jam, bluegrass, folk, rock, pop, punk, and more. I love all kinds of music! Beyond my versatile knowledge of bass, I am versed in guitar, piano, drums, music theory/ear training, composition, and jazz theory. I love to integrate a little bit of all these disciplines into my lessons, because learning anything about music makes us better musicians all around. Teaching experience includes assistant teaching orchestra classes at local middle schools and high schools, ongoing freelance private lessons, and employment at the Athens Music School. I strive to make lessons enjoyable and will teach whatever a student is interested in - I probably have played it before!
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    12 Reviews
    Michael
    Teacher's studio
    Very patient and encouraging, gave me a very easy but informative first lesson. I’m really looking forward to having more fun lessons with Quentin!
    Posted Nov 5, 2023
    Chelsie
    Teacher's studio
    I love working with Quentin! He's very good at instructing as well as being pleasant and fun to work with. He's been so accommodating with my schedule as well. He's really made me fall in love with learning the cello in adulthood. Don't hesitate, Q's the best!
    Posted Jun 13, 2023
    Kelly
    Teacher's studio
    I love working with Quentin. His intuitive, low stress approach combined with his solid understanding of music work really well for me and I’m thrilled with the progress I’m making.
    Posted Jun 13, 2023

    Experience

    Music Teacher

    Nov, 2022 - Present

    Full Moon School of Music

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2022 - Present

    Athens School of Music

    Music Teacher

    Aug, 2020 - Aug, 2022

    Oconee Music LLC

    I taught mainly K-8 children to play all the instruments I offer, in both private and group lesson settings.

    Church Band Bassist

    Aug, 2020 - Aug, 2021

    Winterville First Baptist Church

    Education

    Undergraduate in Double Bass Performance

    Aug, 2015 - May, 2022

    University of Georgia

    Certifications

    Music Business Certificate

    May, 2022

    Terry College of Business, University of Georgia

    This certificate program taught me the fundamentals of accounting, management, negotiation, audio production, engineering, networking, and much more, with a combination of classroom instruction and internships with established music professionals.

    Jazz Minor

    May, 2022

    University of Georgia

    Under Senior Jazz Lecturer David D'Angelo, I got to experience the bassist's role in all shapes and sizes of jazz ensembles. I also studied Jazz Improv, Pedagogy, and History.

    Awards

    Resident Bassist, 2019 SEC All-Star Jazz Combo

    Oct, 2019

    SEC All-Star Jazz Combo

    Teacher of the Month

    Dec, 2021

    Oconee Music School

    Affiliations

    BMI

    Jul, 2018

    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.

    International Society of Bassists

    Jun, 2023

    The International Society of Bassists was founded by the world-renowned virtuoso Gary Karr in 1967. With nearly 3,000 members in over 40 countries, the ISB publishes a triannual magazine, Bass World, with an eclectic mix of articles about soloists, jazz and orchestral players, early music, pedagogy, international personalities and orchestras and reviews of new print music and recordings, plus monthly e-newsletters and communications.

    Languages

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

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