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Age: 5+
Teaching since 2014
M.M. Double Bass
Master technique and musical expression on the bass guitar
The universal truths of being a great bassist are great rhythm, great feel, and great note choices to create a strong foundation. But in order to bring out those qualities, you need to have an excellent technique to be able to clearly and accurately articulate the musical ideas in your mind or on the page.
Let's face it: the bar can be pretty low for bassists. That shouldn't be good enough! The bass is the foundation of any style/genre, and the difference can be night and day when you hear a band with a really great bass player, one who is clearly and precisely articulating their ideas in a way that highlights the chords, groove, and form, in a creative and compelling way.
But beyond just laying a foundation, we should aspire to have something to say on the instrument as well; being able to communicate what you hear, without being encumbered by the instrument, requires technique as well as musicality.
My goal is to help you develop the skills you need to play the instrument how you want to play it. I have observed that one of the main differences between the pros and amateurs is what, and how they practice. There is a huge overlap of exercises and methods used by all the pros, and my goal is to help you to understand what you need to practice, how you should approach practicing (e.g. in order to gain maximum benefit from doing scales and arpeggios one must approach it in a specific way), and why, so that you can develop your ability to play without limits.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
West Dodds Street, Bloomington, IN
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Saturday
6:30 AM-11 AM
Sunday
10 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
About Joseph T.
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I love playing upright bass and bass guitar! There isn't another instrument that gets to participate in as many different styles with so many different musicians! Over my nearly 20 years of experience, I have studied both jazz, classical, Latin jazz, improvisation, tango, gospel, funk, fusion, and pop/rock&roll, with some of the greatest musicians in the world. Professionally, I have performed on stage with Rufus Wainwright, Bela Fleck, Joshua Bell, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, and many others.
My current projects include playing with Columbian virtuoso fusion guitarist Katalina Gonzalez, a Haitian jazz guitar trio with Junior Dorcelius and Allan Etienne, and composing my first sonata for double bass, which will be dedicated to my teacher, the great Catalin Rotaru.
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8 Reviews
Aria
Teacher's studio
Great teacher!
Posted Mar 25, 2024
Laurie
Online
Great experience. He’s liberal with feedback, delivers it gracefully, and adapts well to my needs. I’ll definitely continue!
Posted Mar 3, 2024
Laurie
Online
First lesson and I learned a ton, enjoyed myself, and am already looking forward to next week!
Posted Feb 18, 2024
Experience
Double Bass
Sep, 2012 - PresentEvansville Philharmonic Orchestra
Substitute double bass
Jan, 2014 - May, 2019Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Double Bass
Sep, 2013 - May, 2019Owensboro Symphony Orchestra
Freelance Jazz and Electric Bassist
Mar, 2006 - PresentMe
Education
B.A. Double Bass Performance
Aug, 2006 - May, 2010Arizona State University
M.M. Double Bass
Aug, 2011 - May, 2015Indiana University
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
West Dodds Street, Bloomington, IN
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Saturday
6:30 AM-11 AM
Sunday
10 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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