/ Register

Good shops or teachers in Central Florida?

Discussion in 'Basses [DB]' started by antinym, Sep 7, 2006.

  1. Sep 7, 2006 #1
    antinym

    antinym

    Jul 17, 2002
    Orlando, FL
    Hello,
    I'm looking to take up URB. I need a bass and a teacher. I already play electric bass and other instruments too, I have a good hand in theory and compsition. I am looking to play mostly jazz and world stuff. I've searched the archives buy I can't find any shop or teacher recommendations in Central Florida, or anywhere in florida for that matter. I can make trips to Atlanta if I have to (for shopping only, obviously).
    Does anyone have any suggestions?
     
  2. Sep 7, 2006 #2
    Cory Palmer

    Cory Palmer

    Apr 3, 2006
    Rochester, NY
    Ben Joella is in Boca Raton. http://www.joellabasses.com/ I'm not sure if he sells basses or teaches but he might be able to point you in the right direction. He was around Michigan State while I was at school there. He's a great player and does good work on instruments.
     
  3. Sep 8, 2006 #3
    JimmyM

    JimmyM Supporting Member

    Apr 11, 2005
    Apopka, FL
    Endorsing: Yamaha, Ampeg, Line 6, EMG
    Central Florida blows for upright bass. If someone wants to invest in it, I will start and run an upright store here. I figure I can get shop space and an inventory going for a couple million, and I think I can make your money back in about 30 years ;)
     
  4. Sep 8, 2006 #4
    kherber

    kherber

    Jun 2, 2006
    Lakeland, Florida
    I promise to drive in from Lakeland twice a year to buy a set of strings, or something. That oughta help.:)

    Doc
     
  5. Sep 9, 2006 #5
    larry

    larry

    Apr 11, 2004
    Florida
    I'll shop in your store and take up your time, then order over the web from someone cheaper. Will that help? :p

    Central FL is not all bad. There is a great luthier here; I'll PM the details to antinym. I know a few good players who may teach as well.

    antinym: PM sent.
     
  6. Sep 13, 2006 #6
    .matthew e wengerd.

    .matthew e wengerd.

    Jun 29, 2003
    lakeland, florida
    kherber - who are you? do you currently live in lakeland? pm please?

    larry - Could you name the luthier publicly?
     
  7. Sep 13, 2006 #7
    kherber

    kherber

    Jun 2, 2006
    Lakeland, Florida
    PM sent

    Yes, a name and location would be nice. Thanks.

    Doc
     
  8. Sep 13, 2006 #8
    larry

    larry

    Apr 11, 2004
    Florida
    Sure, Sol Cornell. He's in the Longwood / Altamonte area. I've used him several times. I've had nothing but great experience with him.
     
  9. Sep 21, 2006 #9
    Jake

    Jake

    Dec 11, 1999
    Florida
    I did not know there was a good luthier in Central Florida. I need some set up work done so I might give him a call. What's his number?

    Here are the name and locations of four bass teachers that I know in Central Florida.


    Mark Nuenschwander, Really good jazz player & Prof. @ USF
    http://music.arts.usf.edu/faculty/neuenschwander.htm
    USF School of Music Phone: (813) 974-2311

    John Miller, Florida West Coast Symphony,
    [email protected]
    John lives in Bradenton

    Kevin Casseday, Jacksonville Symphony & Prof. @ UF
    [email protected]
    Kevin lives in Jax but he teaches at UF in Gainesville

    Mike Hill, Orlando Symphony, Prof. @ UCF and Rollins College
    407-823-2869
    Mike lives in Orlando.


    Jake
     
  10. Sep 21, 2006 #10
    .matthew e wengerd.

    .matthew e wengerd.

    Jun 29, 2003
    lakeland, florida
    I'm studying with Mark. There's also Dee Moses, Principal of the Florida Orchestra. I am studying with him as well.