Enquiries or Bookings - I’ve been fortunate that for for most of my adult life folks have sought me out to help them learn music. Not only is it tremendously enjoyable and has lead to many friendships as I’ve seen musicians grow over years but it’s also led to me being a part of the musical and teaching communities of Levine Music (Washington DC), the Academy of Contemporary Music (United Kingdom) and Berklee College of Music in Boston.
Since teaching my first bass lesson in 1996 I’ve been constantly involved in education, even when my musical career has taken me to far flung places like China, South America and Thailand people continue to seek me out for help. For this I am blessed.
Subjects and instruments covered? Bass guitar, guitar, piano, drums, laptop, studio recording, harmony, theory, ear training, ensembles and bands paying music ranging from pop and rock, country, jazz, electronica in addition to coaching in music styles from other parts of the world like India and South America. The beautiful thing is that it the study, on my part and that of my students, never ends. For every peak climbed there is a new horizon, new vistas of possibility and exploration.
I’m also fortunate at this point in my life to work exclusively with a small group of dedicated, motivated students who’s curiosity drives them forward in their love and study of this wonderful art. Some have been with me for years and years, some entire families have studied with me! It’s been great to see many of my students go on to study music at college, some have gone on to have careers of their own as musicians (yes it is still very possible) playing major festivals and tours as well as recording albums of their own.
Having a place in the continuum of music as it develops over the generations is something I will always be grateful for and give my best self to.
