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Bass Guitar with Vladislav B.

Brooklyn, New York

5.0
(9)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English, Lithuanian, Russian, Polish
Teaching since 1992
Bachelor degree. Jazz and Pop Rock Department.

    Rapidly improve at the Bass Guitar with lessons from a prolific NYC bassist of over 15 years

    A life-long learner myself I understand the need and satisfaction of continuous progress! Helping my students to learn and advance is one of the biggest rewards of lessons. Tutoring includes: Technique, music theory, reading, ear training, and more. All lessons are geared to the type of music you like to play, but what you'll learn can apply to all styles of music. I'll set-up (adjust your instrument so that it plays as easily as possible) I’ll also teach you basic set-up and maintenance so you can keep your bass in top condition. Contact me to discuss your interests, specific needs and to schedule lessons! The lessons could be given at my home or yours, and any school/college rehearsal room or venue location in New York. Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn

    Instructor details

    Location:
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    Student's Home
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Thursday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Sunday
    6 AM-7 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $50
    60 minutes
    $75

    About Vladislav B.

    5.0
    (9)
    Since 1986, Vladislav B. has regularly performed as a collaborator at leading Jazz festivals from Europe to Scandinavia to Asia. His ability to adapt to many different styles (jazz, avant-garde, rock, pop, folk, world music, fusion, soul, country, r&b, funk and blues) has allowed him to perform in a variety projects from combo bands to the “Lithuanian National Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra” (Conducted by Murray Sidlin), “Lithuanian National Radio and TV Big Band”, and more. Since moving to New York in 2006, he has been a bassist working alongside an array of well known musicians including saxophonist Jay Rodriguez (“Groove Collective”), vocalist Philip Hamilton (“Pat Metheny Group”), keyboardist Etienne D. Stadwijk (Richard Bona), vibraphonist Bill Ware (“Groove Collective”), percussionist Jose Claussell (Eddie Palmieri) and others. Vladislav has also made a name for himself as the leader of his band “Vlad and The Impalers”, and as a sideman and studio musician on the city’s diverse music scene. He has also performed in various bands that have toured from Alaska, to the Caribbean, to Hawaii.
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    9 Reviews
    Althea
    Student's home
    Great instructor, very patient, and knowledgeable.
    Posted Feb 25, 2022
    Kurt
    Student's home
    I've been taking bass lessons with Vladislav for a few months, and can safely say I'll be continuing. He's someone who genuinely is interested in seeing his students progress, and is effective at making it happen!
    Posted Feb 5, 2022
    Bob Franceschini
    Teacher's studio
    My name is Bob Franceschini. I am a well known and well respected touring musician and educator. I fully recommend Vlad as a teacher and musician. He is well studied and enthusiastic. We have been playing together and he is always well prepared and commited to excellence.
    Posted Aug 30, 2021
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    Experience

    Bass guitar teacher

    Jan, 1997 - Present

    Privat

    Dear Sir or Madam,
My name is Vladislav Borkovski I am a professional music instructor and performing musician. I have 20+years of teaching experience with children and adults of all ages, and have been recording and performing internationally for over thirty years. Specializing in bass guitar, I have experience with all levels of students, from novice to professional musicians, all ages. Have worked in both public and private after-school programs as well as in-home lessons. My formal music training began at the age of five in Vilnius Lithuania. Since then, I have excelled in my bass studies at the Vilnius Conservatory while pursuing an active performing career. I have developed a teaching method that is efficient and creative, and is backed by over thirty years of professional performing experience. In my classroom, I approach music lessons with uncompromising attention to the goals of my students, their abilities and style. While focused on rigorous study of instrumental technique and music theory, I believe that even the strongest students of music require constant motivation. I always look for an opportunity to encourage my students by stimulating their personal creativity and connecting the classroom learning to examples from my own professional performing experience. My cultural curiosity led me to live in many countries all over the world, and I am fluent in English, Russian, Polish and Lithuanian languages. I seamlessly connect with students of different cultural backgrounds, quickly find common points of interest, and encourage individual uniqueness. In my classroom, students make progress in a stress-free, creative, goal-oriented environment!

    Education

    Bachelor degree. Jazz and Pop Rock Department.

    Jun, 1983 - Jun, 1987

    J.Tallat-Kelpsa Conservatory

    Languages

    Polish

    Native Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Lithuanian

    Native Proficiency

    Russian

    Native Proficiency

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