3rd Annual Summer Bass Study Camp

Summer study for bass students to stay sharp and start next year ahead of the game.

You know the story: your child works hard all year on their musical studies. When you hear them play at the final concert, you can’t believe how far they’ve come and how great they sound.

Then summer comes.

Parents of my students often report that their kids do great all year, then end up losing some of their skills after not studying or practicing all summer. The beginning of the following year is spent working to get back to where they were.

To help you avoid the “summer slide” and allow your student to continue progressing on all the hard work they have put in, I am excited to offer a study opportunity this summer.

Here’s what it includes:

• 6 one hour private one-on-one lessons during July and August
• Lessons will be customized to your student’s particular needs and interests and can cover the following:
  • double bass and/or electric bass technique (arco, pizzicato, tone production, shifting, vibrato, position study, intonation)
  • musical styles (classical, jazz, popular music, salsa, bossa nova)
  • music literacy (reading/expressive markings)
  • ear training and theory
  • improvisation
• Access to me via phone and email all summer for any questions related to your instrument, goals, or musical studies in general
• Written final feedback and critique based on my 10+ years of experience working with hundreds of strings students
• Dress rehearsal and practice as the Summer Study Bass Ensemble with other students enrolled in the Summer Bass Study Camp 
• A public performance at the Treehouse Cafe with other students enrolled in the summer study, myself, and a “to be announced” special guest bassist!

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where will the lessons be held?
  Lessons will be held at the Conservatory of Musical Arts, located at 57 E Kings Hwy, Audubon, NJ 08106.
• When will the lessons be held?
  Lessons are available from July 6th to August 12th, Monday through Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 4:30pm. Contact me for evening availability.
• How do I schedule my lessons?
  We will find six individual lesson dates throughout the summer that will work for you and your child’s schedule. Teaching dates will be Monday through Wednesday between 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Contact me for evening hours and additional hours, as needed.
• When and where will the dress rehearsal be?
  The dress rehearsal will be on Thursday, August 13th from 4 pm – 6:30 pm at the Conservatory of Musical Arts. Food will be provided.
• When and where will the performance be?
  The performance will be held at the Treehouse Cafe, 120 W. Merchant St, Audubon, NJ starting at 5 pm on Friday, August 14th. It will feature the students, myself, as well as coaching and collaboration with a special guest bassist and educator. 

Ready to help your student flourish this summer?

I love to help students continue on their musical journey during the summer. Students may work to improve any area of their playing they’re struggling with, or just keep their playing in shape, have fun, and work toward a public performance.  

If you’re interested in studying privately during the summer, I’d love to work with you!