My approach to teaching reflects the varied and extensive background of my own experience as a bassist. I focus on two of the most basic fundamentals for all levels: ear training and timekeeping.

Ear training is very important to all musicians - for my students, I want them to be able to relate what they hear to their fret board. Timekeeping is also important to all musicians, but it is extremely important to bassists - they don’t call drums & bass “the rhythm section” for nothing! I use exercises involving repetition, syncopation, and accenting.

I also examine other important aspects of playing, such as melody, the K.I.S.S principle (Keep It Simple Stupid), gear, tuning, different playing techniques, music theory (lots of music theory), and so forth. Because each person is different, I use a very flexible approach when putting together a lesson plan, based on level of experience, musical interest, learning ability, and personal goals. My approach can be summed up by the following statement, which I believe wholeheartedly:“If you can hear it, you can play it.”