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 thing that you can learn on any instrument, and studying it will 100% strengthen the connection between your inner-ear and your fingertips.