Study With Me

Teaching Philosophy

Students will develop a deep appreciation for music while building a strong technical foundation and understanding of music.
Through a variety of materials and teaching methods, instruction is tailored to each student’s unique needs and goals, ensuring a personalized learning experience that supports their growth and success as musicians.

Offerings

Private and Group Bass Lessons

  • Instruction will be individualized to meet each students unique needs
  • Instruction will focus on technique, sound production, note reading, repertoire, music styles, theory, and fundamentals (scales, arpeggios, etudes, facility), jazz and improvisation, audition preparation.
  • Lessons can be scheduled for 30, 45, and 60 minutes
  • Lessons can be done in person or via Zoom

Contact me if you are interested in private or group lessons. 

Private Coaching and Audition Prep
  • Instruction will be individualized to meet each students unique needs. 
  • Instructional focus will be on preparing students for honors or college auditions. 
  • Focus on maximizing expressive qualities of music, technical aspects of music, scales, and sight reading. 

Contact me if you are interested in private coaching on the bass or audition preparation.

Small or Large Group Coaching

  • Instruction focuses on bringing the best music out of each ensemble.
  • Instruction will focus on the specific needs of the ensemble.
  • Ensemble playing such as balance, blend, group dynamics, articulations, intonation, rhythm, ensemble cohesion, and stage presence are topics for consideration.


    • Contact me if you are interested having me coach your small or large ensemble.


    Teaching History

    I am currently a middle/elementary level orchestra director in Washington Township, NJ where I lead several ensembles and provide small group lessons to students on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. I have been teaching for over 15 years and have taught hundreds of students and have helped them their their musical goals.

    Past students have been accepted into All South Jersey Honors Orchestra, All State Honors Orchestra, Rowan Youth Orchestra, and have gone on to study music at Temple University and Rowan University.