Private Full Hour Bass Guitar Lessons with Ian (In Studio)

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I am a Chicago musician born and bred. I began giging out at age 12 in Chicago blues clubs. From my roots in the blues I grew into different genres such as rock, jazz, bluegrass, soul, and other contemporary styles. I currently perform, write, and record with several different groups; Stampy, Great Sky Band, Alpaca Smokes, and various other projects. My playing and teaching styles are similar in that I put everything into the music. I believe personal connection with the music and an understanding of the creative and theoretical process in an essential aspect in listening to, playing, teaching, and learning. I have been teaching music in private and group settings for over eight years and performing for over ten. In that time I have dedicated myself to music as a teacher and performer and I am always looking to better my students, myself, and music as a whole. Formal Education: I studied Music and Environmental Science at Eckerd College There I gathered a vast knowledge of music theory, practice habits, and teaching methods. Private Education: I have studied and been mentored by many great musicians such as Neal Alger, and many blues and rock players. Performing Experience: I have been performing professionally since I was 12 years old. I began performing in a blues group in and around Chicago at the blues clubs, such as Kingston Mines. Then I grew into the rock genre and began writing and performing my own music. I have released records with Doug Shotwell and the Right Hand Band, Stampy, and performed on many other records. I am currently working on a record with Great Sky Band. I perform about 3-4 timer per week with various rock, soul, jazz, funk, and original projects. Experience Teaching: I have been teaching privately and at music schools since 2009. I have taught from ages four to seventy-four and all levels of experience I have been teaching at School of Rock for the past three years where I created my own curriculum and programs for early music learners and people looking to play in group settings. My passion for music and education yields a fantastic learning environment and constant growth. -Education- Degree: High School Diploma School: Whitney Young Magnet High School Degree: Environmental Science and Music School: Eckerd College -Reviews- Name: Luke DeArmy Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00 Title: Luke DeArmy Body: "Ian is one of the most inspirational and passionate music instructors and a true pleasure to work with. His love for music shines through and constantly inspires a great learning environment. He always creates the perfect lesson for every session and provides the knowledge to thrive." Name: don Date: 2018-02-13 15:16:29 Title: An Excellent Choice Body: Ian knows music theory, displays outstanding technique, he plays guitar really well, and his nature is well suited for sharing with others and teaching his craft to those who want to learn at any level.