LESSONS
I teach from beginner to university level, and jazz students from beginner to advanced high school level.
Private lesson rate: $75/1-hr lesson
Where do I teach?
I teach lessons at three different places:
My home studio in Providence, RI
The University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, RI
What will you need?
You must have your own instrument and bow. I have stools and method books in my studio, and can give you a list of necessary materials upon request.
Other than your instrument, I only request that you bring yourself and your motivation to play the bass! I have lots of fun in my lessons, and hope you will too.
Where do I find this stuff?
Check out my resources page for links to local businesses and websites where you can find everything you'll need to get to work!
classroom
University of Rhode Island – In addition to teaching classical bass lessons, I also teach String Methods, Professional Portfolio Development, History of Jazz, History of Rock & Roll, and Introduction to music
Portsmouth Abbey – I direct the instrumental music at the Portsmouth Abbey School. This includes running the school's Sinfonia, its symphony orchestra, the Jazz Band, and the Chamber Music program.
Sinfonia rehearses two days a week, and is a full symphony orchestra. We perform at the end of the fall and spring terms, and at school assemblies.
Jazz Band rehearses on Tuesday nights. We cover big band charts, ensemble work, soloing over forms, and rhythm section groove playing.
Chamber Music meets every day after school in the Fall and Spring terms. Chamber Music also includes a course on the Fundamentals of Musicianship, which meets once a week and covers the basics of rehearsing, listening, preparing, and practicing.