Mike's Music Lessons (Guitar, Orchestral)

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 30 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Bass Guitar Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: I have been playing electric/upright bass for 25+ years, performing with a diverse group of musicians. Everything from loud rock to mellow bluegrass. I have been concentrating on upright bass, and am very proficient in rockabilly/swing/bluegrass/country styles, and can teach you these styles, and how to slap the bass for that traditional sound. I can teach the Nashville System of notation used in these styles as well. My focus is on teaching to play by ear, and teaching to play with others in anticipation of performing in band settings. I seem to have a knack for getting people to understand the basics. Formal Education: A couple of years as an art major Private Education: I am self taught. I feel this has given me an advantage in a band situation, and a unique perspective about music. Performing Experience: I have extensive performing/touring experience playing bass guitar in various rock/punk bands. For the last 16 years I have been performing/touring with swing band White Ghost Shivers on the upright bass. -Reviews- Name: Jeremy Slemenda Date: 2015-08-31 19:15:43 Title: Mike Body: I can attest to Mike's bass playing skills, as well as professionalism, as I have played guitar with him in White Ghost Shivers for 15 years.