I began playing music in summer 2018, after a dear friend of mine suggested that I join his band. Immediately after establishing basic technical skill for the instrument and learning rock basslines, I dove into music theory. I found myself in deep admiration of the systematic framework that was brought to the wonder of sound, and to the new skill that I was learning. This appreciation set me up incredibly well to learn jazz, which is the domain where I have been working and studying for the...
I began playing music in summer 2018, after a dear friend of mine suggested that I join his band. Immediately after establishing basic technical skill for the instrument and learning rock basslines, I dove into music theory. I found myself in deep admiration of the systematic framework that was brought to the wonder of sound, and to the new skill that I was learning. This appreciation set me up incredibly well to learn jazz, which is the domain where I have been working and studying for the past 7 years. I went to college, earning an engineering degree with a minor in music, though I spent most of my time in college developing my musical skills and playing with bands and other students. My education was focused on jazz improvisation, songwriting, supporting a band, and fretless bass technique. Throughout this time, I taught one-on-one to students of my age group, disseminating my package of jazz improvisation theory, and have enjoyed actively participating in elevating their musical skill through our time together.
I am best equipped to teach ear-training, music theory, and composition. My typical student demographic is an intermediate musician looking to expand their musicality, but I would love to teach beginner level students as well! In my lessons, I cover all aspects of why I do what I do as a musician, and how it helps me to sound the way that I want to sound. I teach with an emphasis on connecting ear to instrument, how to play on jazz chord-changes, and how to incorporate techniques into your playing that elevate your sound beyond just playing out your scales and learned theory. I also teach how to structure a jazz solo in order to give it more life and storytelling depth.
My teaching method is by example, because that is one of the most effective ways to learn. Transcription, demonstrated improvisation, lecture, or conversation will be what our lessons consist of. Whatever the instrument, I am confident that I can help my students to find their own unique sound, just as I have for myself.
