Bass Guitar with Sam

HI! I'm NEW to Takelessons and am excited to be here! I just signed up in March 2023. However, I've been teaching for over 20 years. As a jazz musician, I am very comfortable with improvisation, this helps me to adjust lessons to each individual student and their interests and needs. I also follow a loosely regimented lesson plan that includes technique, theory, tune learning, ear training and many other facets of playing bass. I'm always looking for the best ways to help you improve you skills as well as having fun playing the bass! What about your music education are you looking to improve? • Performance: Learn to play or improve your skills on Double Bass, Electric Bass or Guitar. Develop skills that will allow you to comfortably play songs, riffs, and ideas on your instrument. As well as learning to play with others thru the use of a drum machine, tracks, a metronome or by playing with your teacher! • Theory: Learn about music notation, rhythm, melody, harmony, and form. Music theory is easy, there’s no secret and you don’t have to be a math wise to understand it. • Composition: Learn to write music. Unlock your own creative potential by writing songs. You don’t have to wait until you are a master at your instrument to have ideas and write them down! • Improvisation: Create music spontaneously! A background in music theory is helpful. • Aural Skills: Active vs passive listening. Learn to focus on and identify what you are hearing. • History: Learn about the different periods of music and how it has evolved. • Culture: Learn about the role of music in different cultures. • Technology: These days the list goes on. Though I am not an expert in this field, I know quite a bit and can show you how to get more out of the technology you have as well as what software or hardware will take you in the right direction! • Production: Learn how to record, mix, and master music. Using Studio One or Logic Pro. For beginners. • Music Business: Learn how to create a product, brand it, market it and go play PAYING gigs! • Leadership: Develop the skills to lead and manage bands, music programs and organizations. • Collaboration: Work with others to create and perform music. Learn how to navigate diverse musical personalities! • Quality Control: Learn to evaluate your work, compare it with other successful sources and make changes if needed. • Creativity: Express yourself through music. • Enjoyment: Enjoy the experience of making and listening to music. Music education is a valuable experience for people of all ages and backgrounds. It can help develop creativity, critical thinking skills, and self-discipline. It can also provide a sense of community and belonging. It is my goal to help you improve your skills and knowledge in music and to motivate you to continue studying and learning so that you can benefit from everything that your music education has to offer.