Bass Guitar with Richard A.

I love to teach the guitar and look forward to the opportunity to help you get on your way to making music. I have been playing the guitar for 25 years, and teaching music for 20 years. I have developed my own charts, lesson materials, and a highly effective method of delivering the knowledge I have gained in simple language that is easily understood. I have studied with the best teachers in New Orleans, NY, and CA including Ray Brown, Steve Masakowski, and Ellis Marsalis. In addition to performing live in major club venues in NYC and New Orleans, I have produced my own CD, and was signed to a record label that distributed the music internationally. I have also recorded and performed with many top musicians including Matisyahu for whom I recorded 4 tracks on his debut album, "Shake Off The Dust...Arise." *** Lesson Details *** Customized music lessons designed focused toward achieving student's musical goals, while taking into consideration their current level of ability. I ensure that students will not only become proficient players, but that they also have an understanding of how the guitar works. I offer instruction for many aspects of music: rhythm, timing, chords, scales, chord progressions, soloing, reading music, composition, improvisation, song writing, instrument purchase consultation, instrument care, and more! All Styles/All Ages. *** Studio Equipment *** Guitar, Bass, Keyboard, Drums, Microphones. *** Travel Equipment *** Will travel with all instruments with the exception of a drum kit. *** Specialties *** Band Leading, Improvisation, New Orleans Funk, Creating a Solo, Composition, Rhythm.