Can you please recomend a good teacher in New York?

Look up The Bass Collective in Manhattan. They sometimes have world renowned players teaching there. I took a private lesson with Matt Garrison there once upon a time. Their staff is great, too. I'd suggest you start, and end, your inspirational journey there!

 

Check out Patrick Pfeiffer. Fantastic instructor. His studio is a few blocks from Central Park West.

 

www.CharleySabatino.com, Upright, Electric Bassist, Teacher,Clinician

 

I first moved to NYC in 1987 and Pat was already one of the most popular local teachers even then! Never had the pleasure of studying with him, but anyone who can sustain a career in NYC for that long must be offering something people value.

 

You should try buying an apartment here!

 

I've never done it, but many suggest recording your lessons. If I was paying $100, I'd certainly record it for later reference.

 

4 questions immediately come to mind:

- How much do you think a bass lesson should cost?

- How did you arrive at that figure?

- If you were the teacher how much would you charge for a bass lesson?

- How did you arrive at that figure?


Bonus question:

- How much do you think one hour of, say, a licensed electrician's, or a licensed massage therapist's, or an orthopedist's, or a general contractor's (etc etc etc) time is worth?

 

Go Skype with a number of top players.
No offense to the NYC guys.

 

For a pro-level player, that's a going rate almost anywhere. Going to assume that's for an hour. Remember that you are paying for the teacher's guidance and real-world expertise.

I second the recommendations above. Also look up Gregg August. He plays with the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (grammy winners) as well as other groups around town. I took a lesson with him recently and it was the best $90 i've spent in a loooooooong time. It gave me a lot to think about and he even made me some italian-style coffee!

What are you looking to get out of the lesson?

 

addendum - if you're just looking for inspiration, go to the clubs and talk to the players after the gigs.