Private Half Hour Song Writing Lessons with Joe (In Studio)

Years of Experience: 10+ Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: Anywhere in NYC and Long Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I am an Upright/Electric Bass Player in Queens, NY. My influences range from Classical to Jazz, Rock, Funk, Pop and much more. I am primarily a Jazz player and I teach all instruments using improvisation as the basis for technical development and musical expression. This is fundamental to opening up and exploring the sound of music. Formal Education: BM, Music Education - Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam (Specialty Area: Double Bass/Orchestral Strings - Violin, Viola, Cello) NYS Certified Teacher (Initial Certification) MM, Jazz Performance - New York University (Expected Graduation Date - Fall 2013) Performing Experience: Classical: The Orchestra of Northern New York, The Northern Choral Society Chamber Orchestra, Pit Shows across NYC and Central NY Jazz: Has performed with Stefon Harris, Mambo Legends Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Marta Sanchez, Darius Jones, Uncharted Territory, Self Led Groups Rock/Pop: Abominable Killer Snowmen, Tas Cru, Olivia Quillio, Alexa Heller Experience Teaching: Private Studio - 6 years Public School Teaching - 4th/5th Grade Strings, HS Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, 2nd Grade General Music