Best way to go about looking for a teacher.

clandest · #1 11-16-2009, 04:59 PM

So I decided to try the lessons thing, and I did a quick google search around my area for bass lessons. And I was wondering what are things to look for. Or should all of them be pretty much the same? I am just looking to pretty much get a foundation for the bass so I can be headed on the right path. Whats a good price or and over priced range?

Thanks

Jayhawk · #2 11-17-2009, 08:50 AM

Lessons, like anything, can vary in their price and quality. Most people that have posted on TB, depending on their location, spend between $25-$50 per hour for lessons. As a beginner, which I assume you are by your post, you wouldn't want to spend any more than this. You should look for an instructor that will primarily focus on technique and theory, with learning songs as complimentary to specific lessons. Beware of an instructor that uses tabs or just teaches you riffs ... it's your money and you should be getting something beyond rote learning and nifty tricks.

Hope this is helpful.

**Pacman** · #3 11-17-2009, 02:24 PM

This isn't Technique related, so moved to General Instruction.

MalcolmAmos · #4 11-17-2009, 09:59 PM

Best way to find a good instructor is through word of mouth. Ask other bass players who they use. The good ones will have a waiting list.

Good luck.

gatorfreak8031 · #5 11-17-2009, 10:22 PM

Find an instructor with either a strong resume of playing professionally or some sort of music degree. Just because someone doesn't have these doesn't mean that they will be a bad teacher and just because they do doesn't make them a good teacher, but it's much tougher to go wrong this way.

DudeistMonk · #6 11-18-2009, 11:53 AM

Search this forum for members who teach in your area (there is an option).

That's how I found my instructor...been with him for over a year.