I NEED LESSONS!!

jaxxfun13 · #1 03-02-2009, 04:19 PM

Hi ladies and gentlemen,
I've been playing a geddy lee jazz bass...I love it!!! but there is only so much i can do on my own....what kind of teacher should i look for?? I'm 32 yrs old and cannot for my life learn to read musical notes....i prefer reading tabs...any suggestions will be grately appreciated!!!

I also need suggestions on a good amp!!!!
thanks
Jac

akaTRENT · #2 03-02-2009, 04:24 PM

hey bud! www.workshoplive.com its free for the first 7 days. and is cheap. 20 bucks a month or like 100 bucks for a year.

it is a spinoff from the national guitar workshop which i went to for years as a teenager. I have studied in person with many of the teachers on their and currently have just started using it. I can also recommend a great book. that will have you reading music in 2 weeks!

Musicianship for the contemporary bassist by tracy walton isbn 073902826x

your welcome!

bolombo · #3 03-02-2009, 04:28 PM

I highly reccommend Todd Johnson's Technique Builders DVD. Best to get started out right!

Mike Shevlin · #4 03-02-2009, 04:37 PM

This is GREAT stuff!!!!

Cameronj · #5 03-02-2009, 05:34 PM

A good teacher can help you with learning notation even if you couldn't do it on your own. A good one can also help you with tab and example etc.

Good luck with finding someone!

jaxxfun13 · #6 03-02-2009, 05:38 PM

thank you very much sir

jaxxfun13 · #7 03-02-2009, 06:57 PM

any suggestions on a good amp in the $200-300 range!! not too loud but good quality sound!! i live in a small apartment!!

LowBSix · #8 03-02-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxxfun13

Hi ladies and gentlemen,
I've been playing a geddy lee jazz bass...I love it!!! but there is only so much i can do on my own....what kind of teacher should i look for?? I'm 32 yrs old and cannot for my life learn to read musical notes....i prefer reading tabs...any suggestions will be grately appreciated!!!

I also need suggestions on a good amp!!!!
thanks
Jac

Where are you located?

Suggestion; learn to read music, because it is much easier than TAB

... TAB shows no rhythm, bass clef is not hard and once you have a good teacher to work with on the rhythms, you will get it and learn to read...

jaxxfun13 · #9 03-02-2009, 07:52 PM

I'm located in NJ

LowBSix · #10 03-02-2009, 07:55 PM

If you are close to NYC, there are so many great players around... Check out the local stores for good teachers, and please allow yourself the time to learn to read rhythm and notes. I made it out to be much harder than it really is... Patience is a virtue...

jaxxfun13 · #11 03-02-2009, 08:01 PM

i tried its so hard and i'm not getting any younger but i'm gonna try again to see if it sinks in!! Thanks!!

LowBSix · #12 03-02-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jaxxfun13

i tried its so hard and i'm not getting any younger but i'm gonna try again to see if it sinks in!! Thanks!!

Have faith, find a teacher at a store to get you started...
Take your time and don't expect it to happen right away...
You didn't learn to read english in a day or so and it is one of the most nonsensical language out there...

Music is very logical.... 1-2-3-4 and start over for most of what will make you $ and the lines and spaces are simple. Try not to be so hard on yourself; take it slow and easy and you'll get it before you know it!

Cameronj · #13 03-02-2009, 10:14 PM

You can do it with the right instructor to help you along. You will be quite amazed.
The Hal Leonard method books are a really great start. They start you with a few notes on one string and give you good excercises to burn it into your brain. It then slowly introduces different elements to keep you moving along. The backing tracks that come with the CDs have a lot of variety and are fun to play along with.

As for the amps, Line 6 has a small combo amp that is pretty nice. Check out the amp forum.

jaxxfun13 · #14 03-03-2009, 06:50 PM

Thank you very much!!!!