Bass Guitar with Michael R.
4.7
(9)
Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2001
Performers Diploma - Double Bass
About Michael R.
4.7
(9)
Michael has been playing the bass professionally and teaching private lessons since 2001. He is currently available to teach lessons at his studio and your home. Michael has helped students of all ages and ability levels enjoy playing music.
Michael received his Masters of Music degree and Performers Diploma in Double Bass at Indiana University in 2009. He also received a Bachelor of Music degree and a Bachelor of Music Education degres from the Florida State University in 2006. Michael currently plays with the Maryland Symphony Orchestra as Associate Principal Bass, Apollo Orchestra as a section member, and is an active free-lance musician throughout Baltimore and DC. As an expert in his field, Michael looks forward to helping new students achieve their goals.
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9 Reviews
Kari
Teacher's studio
Michael is an engaged, easy to talk to, knowledgable, and thorough teacher. It seems like teaching comes naturally to him - he explains the full scope as well as the details of what you're learning so that you know why you're learning it. I'm looking forward to our future lessons!
Posted May 14, 2019
Rory L
Student's home
Perfect first session. Michael adapted to Rory's deep understanding of music theory but total lack of knowledge of the bass. He was thoughtful, patient, and adaptive introducing the bass and providing practice suggestions to Rory. I recommend Michael in the highest terms as an instructor for beginners and knowing his vast education and experience in the bass I must assume this travels though the entire range of students - beginner to advanced. We look forward to the next lesson.
Posted Jun 15, 2017
Gary Slavinsky
Student's home
My first lesson with Michael was great! His teaching approach was relaxed and directive. I'm am looking forward future lessons with him.
Posted May 9, 2017
Experience
Section Bass
May, 2013 - PresentApollo Orchestra
Associate Principal Bass
Sep, 2011 - PresentMaryland Symphony Orchestra
Section Bass
May, 2011 - PresentNational Philharmonic Orchestra
Principal Bass
Aug, 2009 - Dec, 2010Lafayette Symphony Orchestra
Principal Bass
Jan, 2009 - May, 2014Huntsville Symphony Orchestra
Section Bass
Aug, 2002 - May, 2006Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra
Education
Bachelor of Music Education - K-12 Music
Aug, 2001 - May, 2006Florida State University
Performers Diploma - Double Bass
Aug, 2008 - Dec, 2009Indiana University
Master of Music - Double Bass
Aug, 2006 - May, 2008Indiana University
Bachelor of Music - Double Bass
Aug, 2001 - May, 2006Florida State University
Affiliations
American Federation of Musicians
Jan, 2011A labor union representing professional musicians in the United States and Canada. Founding in 1896 as the successor to the "National League of Musicians," the AFM is the largest organization in the world representing the interests of professional musicians.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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