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Music Theory

Will M.

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Teaches all skill levels

Age: 11+

Speaks English

Teaching since 2011

Bachelor of Music

About Will M.

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At the age of 12, I picked up the bass guitar to start a rock band with my neighborhood friends. After years of private lessons, I got my Associate's degree in music and shipped up to Boston to earn my BA at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. During my time in college I joined a number of bands, had my music played on the radio for the first time, and even founded my own mobile recording company. I found that my best teachers were the ones who were willing to learn themselves, so I decided that my own quest for education would never be finished. *** Lesson Details *** I want to get you playing music immediately! Beginning students are much more likely to stick with an instrument if they see immediate results, so I don't waste time in the first lesson forcing you to learn lots of music theory and fingering exercises. My approach to teaching uses the songs you know and love to introduce important musical concepts, so you become a well-rounded musician while having fun playing music. Remember, a musician's job is to entertain! I can get you moving with beginner to intermediate guitar lessons, or have you playing the bass on a professional level. *** Studio Equipment *** Dedicated music room and rehearsal and lesson space. Seating for parents. *** Travel Equipment *** I expect the student to provide an instrument and amplifier to play on, and to purchase any necessary teaching materials. I will provide my own instrument and amplifier when necessary. *** Specialties *** Rock, pop, funk, and all other groove-based styles. Reading music, including musical theatre scores.

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Kearny Ave

Teaching Hours

Thursday

8 AM-5 PM

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Pricing

30 minutes

$30

45 minutes

$40

60 minutes

$50

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3 Reviews

Matthew Bernadice

Teacher's studio

This was the 1st lesson for my 14 yr old son. Will was very kind and patient from the start. I had to chg lesson date and time but he accommodated my schedule. He made it easy by giving me a detailed list of things my sob needed including the brand. I was in and out of guitar center in 10 min...I was quite happy! All that matters is did my son enjoy it....he did! He is excited about practicing too.

Posted Sep 4, 2015

Robert Davis

From Learning To Doing When I started taking lessons I was very much a beginner. Will helped me out. We started at the bottom working some scales and learning the fundamentals. Once I figured out some of the basics we got to do what I wanted to do, play!!! After just a few months I became comfortable playing in public and now I gig all the time. All of this thanks to Will. Thanks Will!

Posted Feb 21, 2013

Nathan Elliott

The boost I needed to get playing again Will's lessons didn't only help improve my bass playing, but also gave me the confidence I needed before recording in the studio. He was patient and didn't mind working with me until I had my skills down. His lessons are more practical than others I have had with a more "classical" feel. I would recommend Will's lessons to anyone who is looking to improve their bass playing or have some fun rocking out to great tunes.

Posted Feb 6, 2013

Experience

Owner, Producer

Jan, 2012 - Present

Doc's Basement

Produce and engineer albums for artists of varying genres, planning through distribution Write promotional and ad music including Bareburger spot and Monterey Bay Aquarium musical Hand-build and sell audio cables including TS, TRS, and XLR combinations

Bassist

Jul, 2011 - Present

Hundred Yard Smash

Baltimore-based band plays restaurants, bars, private parties, and professional events up and down the East Coast

Guitar Lab Accompanist

Sep, 2010 - Jan, 2011

Berklee College of Music

Played bass for guitar students in group classroom setting Assisted instructor Jim Peterson with class operation

Pit Orchestra Instrumenntalist

Sep, 2008 - Present

Various Theaters

Played electric bass, acoustic bass, fretless, 5-string, and tuba in numerous musical theater productions New York City Workshop (New York, NY 2014) PANIC! The Musical SpeakEasy Stage Company (Boston, MA 2012 – 2013) In the Heights (Boston Premiere), Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (Boston Premiere) Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA 2011 – 2012) Hairspray, Chicago, Circus (Workshop), RENT Phoenix Festival Theater/Harford Community College (Bel Air, MD 2008 – 2009) Evita, Romance/Romance

Sales Associate

Sep, 2005 - Jun, 2009

Music & Arts Center

Sold musical instruments, sheet music, and accessories Managed tuition and special order systems, registered students for private instruction

Education

Associate of Arts

Sep, 2007 - May, 2009

Harford Community College

Bachelor of Music

Sep, 2009 - Dec, 2012

Berklee College of Music

Awards

Louis Armstrong Award

May, 2007

Bel Air High School

Affiliations

Broadcast Music Inc.

Jan, 2009

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.