Bass Lessons In the San Francisco Bay Area

As a private double bass teacher in San Francisco Bay Area, I feel it is my responsibility to provide a strong foundation for students to grow and develop not just as musicians, but as a well-rounded person. My approach to teaching is one that I have learned from my teachers; this approach is one of compassion, attention to detail, and a love of music. The student will develop comfortability with the instrument, build strong technical foundations, and establish good practicing habits early so that they can succeed in their performing, no matter how far they decide to go in their musical life. Whether the student wishes to pursue a career in music, win a competition, win a placement in their local youth orchestra, or simply wants to play music while in school--they will be given every skill I have to help them succeed. All of these skills are tools they will be able to use for the rest of their lives, musician or not. 

Learning a string instrument, let alone the bass, can be difficult. It takes a lot of time and effort, and not everything works for every student. I want to work with the student to provide the most ideal approach to help them succeed in their goals. I will teach the student that it is okay to make mistakes, but that it is important to work to correct them. There is no such thing as a perfect performance, but striving for excellence should be the goal of the students with which I work. No matter what level the student is, I will help them achieve their goals and work with them to become a better musician.

I will provide a supportive, compassionate environment with a strong focus on establishing good technique and musicality. This will include teaching the handling of the bass and bow in a way that relieves the student of tension, teaching strong and curved fingers in the left hand, and teaching using various methods in order to find the most ideal style of playing for each student.