American Pro Touring/Recording Bassist/Guitarist Teaches Everything He Knows to Anyone :)

For the last 15 years, I have been fortunate to work full-time as a professional bassist touring four continents and over 25 countries playing a variety of musical styles including Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul, Rock, Pop, Folk, Salsa, Brazilian. My playing can be heard on Top 40s Billboard Pop, Country, Blues, and Americana charts, as well as a handful of TV/Radio advertisements.

I love teaching technique/approach on bass and guitar. I also love teaching theory, harmony, jazz, blues, composition, songwriting, and arranging for students of any instrument. Apart from this, I am well-versed in Ableton Live and enjoy teaching anyone who wants to learn how to use this program better, how to improvise with related equipment, and/or how to record for any purposes in this program.

I treat music like a language. Ideally we work together to find a way you want to engage with this language, so that you can write whatever poetry you want with it. I'm not obsessed with shredding, although it's fun; I'm not obsessed with theory, although it's useful. I'm not concerned with traditional measurements of "being good at music."

I am inspired by you finding a way to engage that feels good for you. If I can be a helpful part of anyone's creative journey, it's sincerely nothing short of an honor and I treat it as such.

Here are some things I believe about music:

*There are no wrong answers.
*Everyone's path is unique and valid.
*You don't have to play professionally to live a rich musical life.
*Music is cool, but the most beautiful and important part of the whole thing the cultural and interpersonal exchange available therein.
*Music theory does not kill the magic, it only names some parts of the experience and EVERYONE can benefit from learning a little bit of it.
*Improvisation is a mystical wonderful thing that you can learn on any instrument, and studying it will 110% strengthen the connection between your inner-ear and your fingertips.

I live in Europe, but available in most time zones. Let me know if you have any questions!

How do I end this? Perhaps with my favorite quote:

"The only truth is music" - Jack Kerouac

Peace,
Andrew