Private Bass Guitar tutoring lessons Manakin Sabot, VA.

I've played both Fretted and Fretless Electric Bass since I was 16. I even got to study Double Bass with Clarence Seay at VCU and I specialize in songs from the Great American Songbook (show tunes movie themes, etc) plus improvisation for working musicians.

I have been helping students reach their goals for over 20 years! I am a working musician and professional performer who has been involved in music my entire life. My teaching methods help students achieve success because I adjust to each student's needs and abilities, individually, to create a great experience. I couple traditional teaching with performances and offer professional student shows and concerts throughout the year to help enrich the experience! Above all, I teach you how to have fun and really enjoy your musical journey, lets get started today!

I am a long time teacher, and student of Music at San Jose State University. I want to help you become a better player, and a better musician! I will teach you theory, technique, how to learn your favorite songs by ear, and how to write your own! I want to be the teacher that I always wished I had when I was learning. Send me a message and let's get started!

Learn to play bass guitar with simple, movable patterns and follow chord changes by ear, without reading notes.

Lee shares the benefits of her experience playing electric bass guitar in cover bands and recording bass lines on her own (and others') original songs, and offers an easy method for playing bass, for both new and experienced musicians.

Lee uses her own visual materials, including grids and chord patterns, to help reinforce how to play bass lines and understand song structure.

• Award-winning performing singer-songwriter
• Bachelor of Music Education from Loyola University, New Orleans (Instrumental Music)
• Master of Music from Belmont University, Nashville (Instrumental Pedagogy)
• Guitar Instructor for community college, high school and middle school
 • "Acoustic Intensive" instructor in acoustic guitar, music theory and songwriting for the National Guitar Workshop in New Orleans, Austin, Chicago, and Nashville

I currently play upright bass professionally, however my degree is a double major double minor in Jazz piano/Recording engineering and jazz and classical guitar.
I teach electric bass (bass guitar) and will teach some upright bass in certain styles like rockabilly, blues, bluegrass, country, etc.
i teach reading and writing music, rhythm and groove and counting those rhythms, composing, improv, etc

Teaching Style
I believe first and foremost in supporting and developing what musically inspires a student’s decision to study and play music. In order to fully develop control, musicality and understanding of the music language, it is important to focus on several components including music theory (scale and harmonic structure/function and rhythm), style, ear-training, reading and performance skills.

Expectations of Students
Like any aspect of life, consistency and patience are two very important qualities to posses when working towards a goal. The duration of each practice session is proportional to the level of the student. Learning how to practice efficiently with your instrument is key for adherence and success in obtaining your goals.