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Music Fundamentals for
Bassists
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In-person and remote (via Zoom)
lessons are now available.
Hello electric and upright bassists,
Many of you have been playing bass for a while
now and no doubt can play reasonably well,
and yet you might feel like you are not able
to get the next level in your playing.
The most likely problem is that you have been
able to use your strengths as a bass player to
mask your weaknesses.
I provide a supportive learning environment
and help you to systematically improve your
skills and knowledge.
My teaching system begins with an evaluation
of your abilities in eleven categories:
1. technique
2. neck knowledge
3. chord/scale theory (reading
& writing)
4. standard notation (reading
& writing & rhythm)
5. articulation/interpretation
6. memorization
7. ear training/transcription
8. improvisation
9. composition/songwriting
10. communicating with a band
11. repertoire
followed by a collaborative
consultation to discuss your strengths,
weaknesses, and goals,
and formulate a lesson plan, tailored
specifically to you
that will increase your skills in each of the
categories where you need improvement.
We will work together to choose a repertoire
of music for the application of the skills you
will be learning.
You will need to commit to a program of
practicing and studying.
I offer ongoing long-term lessons, and
short-term, project-based lessons.
Project-based lessons can prepare you for
auditions, recording sessions, and gigs.
$80/hour for lessons
Ask about discounts for prepaid lessons.
lesson times now available
on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
from 2pm until 9pm
All levels, ages, and
interests can benefit from my teaching
method.
I have enjoyed success with people who are
just beginning to play, and have also
helped professional bassists fine tune
their skills.
My students range from 12 to 65 years old.
I have been a performing, recording, and
teaching bassist for over twenty-five
years.
I have professional experience playing a
wide variety of musical styles, including
jazz, blues, classic rock, indie rock, and
soul music.
I play fretted and fretless electric
basses, and upright bass.
I have taught private electric bass
lessons since 1989, and upright bass
lessons since 2003.
contact me by email at
bullfiddler94117@yahoo.com
or by phone at
(415) 905-4425
I'm looking forward to working with you,
Bill Noertker
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