Double Bass Bluegrass Bass Lessons? Baltimore Area

[AWesterinen]

Hi, I am new to the Baltimore area and looking for a bluegrass bass instructor. I have been playing for a while, but have never really learned the correct left hand techniques, or any bowing techniques. I can keep time but need to spice up my playing with runs, slaps, etc.

Right now, I have an NS double bass, but getting a new acoustic very soon.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[derfm3]

there used to be 2 bluegrass shops there .
Appalachian bluegrass & Baltimore bluegrass .
i'm pretty sure one of them closed ...
google them and see what you come up with ...

 

[AWesterinen]

Called Appalachian Bluegrass. They have no bass instructors.

I guess that bluegrass bass players just watch videos (I have ones from Barry Bales and Missy Raines), but otherwise you just fake it. :-(

I can try online, but I am really looking for in-person lessons.

 

[lowEndRick]

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These folks will have the answers

 

[Jake deVilliers]

Called Appalachian Bluegrass. They have no bass instructors.

I guess that bluegrass bass players just watch videos (I have ones from Barry Bales and Missy Raines), but otherwise you just fake it. :-(

I can try online, but I am really looking for in-person lessons.

The great Mark Schatz lives in Maryland. You might track him down through his MySpace page: Link Removed

I know he's busy with the Nickel Creek Reunion.

 

[Jeremy Darrow]

Missy teaches through Artistworks, you can take lessons with her online.

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For solid technique, you would do well to get together with a local Jazz bass player for a lesson or two in person, to get you headed in the right direction.