25 Minute Private Electric Bass Guitar Lessons Ages 10-18
Please ask for the time/day/start date that works for you! Pickup where you are and have fun! This class can be used for music credits in school if approved by the institution. Formal (grade) or informal upon request.
Richard Harris
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(48)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
ATTENTION! A copy of the Hal Leonard Bass Method Volume 1 book will need to be printed, bought or be accessible from another tablet device other than the one being used for Zoom, ie iPad, Android tablet, etc. I will provide a pdf for the first lesson to cover the first section but will then need to be accessed for further reference. The book can also be purchased for about 10-20. Please have this ready ASAP. It makes it difficult for us to juggle audio examples, me talking, them playing, seeing my hands, their little hands and then also screen sharing a book on a horizontal rectangular screen that makes the book small and hard to see. Thanks so much! What will be taught? Popular Songs, Music Theory, Chords, Scales and Soloing, Band etiquette as a bass player What topics will you cover? Music theory that pertains to Electric Bass and songwriting, Rock, Blues, and Jazz Bass How is your class structured? We will meet for 25 minutes each week, go over material pertaining to the current topic in the lesson and then review the material to be studied to prepare for the next lesson How will you teach? I teach in a style in which I model what is to be done on the bass, the student then repeats it, we play together and then I review all topics covered in that lesson at the end. What's your teaching style? I believe if a student shows me they can, or if they can't, I help to figure it out and then we play together to give them the absolute most playtime with another person, as that is one of the most beneficial things in private music lessons. How much will learners get to interact with me? A lot. Constant interactions and feedback on current work. Suggestions, compliments and encouragement are the most beneficial. I never tear my students down Any required experience or knowledge learners need? None is needed. We can start from absolute beginner to college prep, to band prep. What can students expect out their Bass lessons? How to play their bass to a level that reflects their level of commitment and practice. This means if you put the daily practice in then you will see success. If the daily practice doesn't happen then that is where the struggle starts to creep in. I am also realistic. 30 minutes daily practice is very realistic and doable. What will be taught each lesson? There will be a monthly regimen of Lesson 1 of 4- Reading and theory Lesson 2 of 4- chord work and soloing Lesson 3 of 4- Songs and how they work Lesson 4 of 4- Performing and then we repeat this regimen but advancing in each section each month (or every 4 lessons) Any materials needed will be provided
Learning Goals
First and foremost, how to have fun with the Bass! I love it and want to share my love of the Bass with them.
In detail though;
fretboard knowledge (how everything works and where all the notes are)
scales (they make you solo better)
chord chart reading (can't play in any band without them)
theory (to understand the songs better and to eventually write your own)
Other Details
Supply List
The Hal Leonard Bass Method Complete book will need to be printed or be accessible from another tablet device other than the one being used for Zoom, ie iPad, Android tablet, etc. The book can also be purchased for 10-20. Please have this ready for the first lesson. It makes it difficult for us to juggle audio examples, me talking, them playing, seeing my hands, their little hands and then also screen sharing a book on a horizontal rectangular screen that makes the book small and hard to see. Thanks so much! Full Windows/Apple desktop/notebook and a separate inexpensive webcam and stand separate from the notebook/desktop is STRONGLY preferred. These days with Zoom music lessons devices go in order from best to worst listed below: Macbook/Mac (I have used both PC and Mac and I know personally that this is the best) Windows 10 PC (Does the job well too, Macs just offer a little more bells and whistles) iPad (latest generation, sound quality is poor do to lack of adjustments) iPhone (last 3 generations, but you can not see screenshares of music because it is too small, sound quality is poor due to lack of adjustments) Chromebook/Android Tablets (They do not have the adjustments to sound quality that the others do and wifi is weak in Chromebooks) Android phone (unacceptable for music lessons, has no sound features, very spotty internet, small screen) This is not to be picky but hey let's face it, there can't be any Bass lessons if I can't hear your little one's Bass. We can try anything but just a heads up first. Bass Guitar and amplifier: A functioning Bass that has been approved by me via Zoom or by a repairmen or fluent player in your area. I have run into alot of one stop shop Basses that simply don't work and then parents get frustrated as to why their child can't play it. An average Electric Bass pack that is ok, I.E. amp, bass guitar, cord and strap, is about 250-300 I do not teach upright (double) bass. It is good to get an extra set of strings as they do pop and is completely normal. There will be no external websites or third party apps used for these lessons unless approved through outschool and the students parents. All video files, audio files and documents will be provided via the outschool classroom as an attachment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
48reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello everybody! Thank you for visiting my profile. I teach a variety of music classes including but not limited to guitar, ,Ukulele, piano, improvisation, general music and music theory. I have been a professional guitar and piano player since 2001 and a teacher since 2005. I believe that anyone can enjoy creating music and should enjoy practicing as well. It is so much fun to accomplish learning and playing that favorite song of your own. I am married and have a wonderful wife and child of my own and love this journey of online learning and teaching and I hope you will join me. It is going to be awesome!Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-18
