I'm completely self taught, other than a few songs my dad showed me in sixth grade. I'd say about 95% of what I do I picked up myself, or made up myself.
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Who's Your Bass Teacher???
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I've not had the privilege of a proper, if you will, teacher. I'm pretty much self taught. I took lessons for about a month from a great player named Jim Priebe in the Cleveland, Ohio area for about a month, but that's about it. For me, it's listening to the great players and trying to understand what they're doing, how they're doing it, why they're doing it, and when.
Stanley, Jaco, Geddy, Chris Squire, John Entwistle, Les Claypool, Tom Fowler, Arthur Barrow, Jefrrey Hammond-Hammond, Flea, Stu Hamm, Roscoe Beck, and others are my teachers.
Alan
Stanley, Jaco, Geddy, Chris Squire, John Entwistle, Les Claypool, Tom Fowler, Arthur Barrow, Jefrrey Hammond-Hammond, Flea, Stu Hamm, Roscoe Beck, and others are my teachers.
Alan
I had the good fortune to study double bass with Rusty Holloway at the University of Tennessee- he's a great player and teacher. Later I was lucky enough to be accepted by Richard Davis (U of WI Madison). He is a world-class player who helped me in many ways- first and foremost, he gave me a sense of self confidence about my playing that has stood me in good stead.
Hey, you take from Hill!?!jokerjkny said:aka, your ambassador of bass playin' kwan?
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I've taken lessons from Hill as well when I was at The Collective for a few smesters. Great guy.
A man by the name of Doug Littlejohn (I find his name so ironic, because hes probably 6'6 and has to weigh 250lbs.). He is an amazing teacher and player. He's getting me through basic theory right now, and then I'll get into the really good stuff....
http://www.toddjohnsonmusic.com/
Todd's a great player, and a great guy. I only recently started studying with him, and I drive 3 hours to do so. So far I feel it's well worth it.
Todd's a great player, and a great guy. I only recently started studying with him, and I drive 3 hours to do so. So far I feel it's well worth it.
Due to taking care of an mother with alzhiemers I can't get out much so I have been doing the online lessons at Music Dojo. Ant Wellington's Slap class is good. Also taken quite a few of Adam Nitti's classes and Adam is good instructor. i just started online lessons with Cliff Engel of IIB. Looks like it should be good.
Phil McNeese - i loved taking BG lessons from this guy when i lived in dallas. he was featured in BP in a story about bass instructors. if im ever in dallas again, i will probably try to schedule an improptu lesson with him. very technique and theory oriented, but also tried to infuse some fun into it too. loved all his basses.
I also studied with the second chair of the dallas symphony, thru el centro college. <his name escapes me
> he was pretty serious, and rigid, in his teaching. i would definitely go back to him if i still lived there. (plus taking lessons thru the college was extremely cheap). i could not have afforded his standard fee.
Kurt Ribak ( http://www.ribak.com ) i was only able tyo take a few lessons with this guy, but he was really cool. i liked his approach. he is a doubler, and teaches both. i might get a chan ce to work with him this summer.
Music Dojo i have gotten some positive results from this. so far i have worked with lee skiznik, and adam nitti. works well for when you are in school, and only want to take lessons between semesters.
I also studied with the second chair of the dallas symphony, thru el centro college. <his name escapes me
> he was pretty serious, and rigid, in his teaching. i would definitely go back to him if i still lived there. (plus taking lessons thru the college was extremely cheap). i could not have afforded his standard fee.Kurt Ribak ( http://www.ribak.com ) i was only able tyo take a few lessons with this guy, but he was really cool. i liked his approach. he is a doubler, and teaches both. i might get a chan ce to work with him this summer.
Music Dojo i have gotten some positive results from this. so far i have worked with lee skiznik, and adam nitti. works well for when you are in school, and only want to take lessons between semesters.
Just started up lessons with Joseph Patrick Moore... What a cool cat, great attitude and amazing player. Highly recommended to any one in the Atlanta/Marietta area.
I'm wondering, has anyone ever had a good teacher in the Montreal area whom they could recommend to me?
I've had a few teachers over the years but they've mostly been guitar players who also play bass, and who are not that much better than me bass-wise.
My first language is french so one who speaks french-english would be a bit better since even though i can work my way in english quite well, my fluidity's still a bit lacking.
I've had a few teachers over the years but they've mostly been guitar players who also play bass, and who are not that much better than me bass-wise.
My first language is french so one who speaks french-english would be a bit better since even though i can work my way in english quite well, my fluidity's still a bit lacking.
I haven't had lessons in a few years (blame college). But back in HS I got lessons from Brandon Loose at Runzo's Music World in Dublin CA. I HIGHLY recomend him. I drop in there to talk with him whenever I'm in town. Great guy. Awesome player. Taught me well.
Currently, my teacher is David Karns. He is great and I am already seeing improvement after only one lesson.
But dig this, TB'ers... My first teacher - probably the most important teacher you can have - is found all over the place here! I don't know if I am out of line by exposing him and my first teacher, but I am gonna anyhow... He is none other then resident gear head and all-around nice guy, [drumroll, please...] - - - mr. KJung!
I just figured out the other day that his postings and screen name seemed awfully familiar, so I dropped him a line to find out if he was who I thought he was...
Long story short, Ken got me started in the right direction over 20 something years ago (gulp!) and the lessons he passed on to me in our short time together have lasted to this very day!
KJung, you da man!
--tz
But dig this, TB'ers... My first teacher - probably the most important teacher you can have - is found all over the place here! I don't know if I am out of line by exposing him and my first teacher, but I am gonna anyhow... He is none other then resident gear head and all-around nice guy, [drumroll, please...] - - - mr. KJung!
I just figured out the other day that his postings and screen name seemed awfully familiar, so I dropped him a line to find out if he was who I thought he was...
Long story short, Ken got me started in the right direction over 20 something years ago (gulp!) and the lessons he passed on to me in our short time together have lasted to this very day!
KJung, you da man!
--tz
Roy DeJesus from several years ago...he was THE man and if anyone knows where to reach him, I'd love to restart my lessons again with my guru!
First teacher was Larry Herbstritt in the mid 60's. He's a great songwriter. Check out his site larryherbstritt.com.
More recently, Dale Dudley who moved to Nashville to be a studio player.
Currently, Anthony Wellington (Victor Wooton's low end and bass tech). He's a great bass player and teacher.
carleb
More recently, Dale Dudley who moved to Nashville to be a studio player.
Currently, Anthony Wellington (Victor Wooton's low end and bass tech). He's a great bass player and teacher.
carleb
I took two online course with Ant. Awesome teacher, even in a virtual environment, which I've never experienced before here..
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I hope to get a few hours face time with Ant when I swing down his way for a car show/bassology/guy vacation... which I deperately need....
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I hope to get a few hours face time with Ant when I swing down his way for a car show/bassology/guy vacation... which I deperately need....
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