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Why should I take bass lessons? There are so many fun things involved in playing the bass. The bass is what keeps the band in rhythm and keeps the band on beat. You'll learn so many fun things like:
Why should I take bass lessons? There are so many fun things involved in playing the bass. The bass is what keeps the band in rhythm and keeps the band on beat. You'll learn so many fun things like:
~1,4,5 (Nashville number system)
~1,4,5 (Nashville number system)
~ Walking bass line
~ Walking bass line
~County/Bluegrass
~County/Bluegrass
~Swing/Jazz
~Swing/Jazz
~Blues
~Blues
~Rock/Funk
~Rock/Funk
~Learn to play with music & by ear
~Learn to play with music & by ear
FAQ:
FAQ:
Do you teach lessons online?
Do you teach lessons online?
Yes! I teach online lessons and I teach out of Trinity United Methodist Church in Webb, IA. For online lessons I use Zoom. But, I am flexible and am willing to work with what you have.
Yes! I teach online lessons and I teach out of Trinity United Methodist Church in Webb, IA. For online lessons I use Zoom. But, I am flexible and am willing to work with what you have.
Do you teach upright or electric bass?
Do you teach upright or electric bass?
Both! I teach both upright and electric bass. If you choose to play the bass, you have a chance to learn a lot of different genres of music!
Both! I teach both upright and electric bass. If you choose to play the bass, you have a chance to learn a lot of different genres of music!
How long are lessons?
How long are lessons?
For kids ages 5-12 I usually do one 30 minute lesson once a weeks and for ages 12+ I do 45 or an hour lessons once a week.
For kids ages 5-12 I usually do one 30 minute lesson once a weeks and for ages 12+ I do 45 or an hour lessons once a week.
NOTE: 12+ can still do a 1/2 hour lesson too if they please.
NOTE: 12+ can still do a 1/2 hour lesson too if they please.
How old should I start lessons?
How old should I start lessons?
You are never too old for lessons but for maturity reasons ages 6+ is the best time to learn to play!
You are never too old for lessons but for maturity reasons ages 6+ is the best time to learn to play!
How often should I practice?
How often should I practice?
For best results I recommend practicing for at least 30 minutes 3-4 days a week. This will help improve your playing faster so we can move onto the next thing to learn!
For best results I recommend practicing for at least 30 minutes 3-4 days a week. This will help improve your playing faster so we can move onto the next thing to learn!
How should I pay you?
How should I pay you?
I take cash, check, & PayPal for in person lessons, and Paypal for online lessons. Contact me to get my Paypal information.
I take cash, check, & PayPal for in person lessons, and Paypal for online lessons. Contact me to get my Paypal information.
Note: Payment is due monthly and on the date of the first lesson on the month.
Note: Payment is due monthly and on the date of the first lesson on the month.
Do I need to learn another instrument first before learning the bass?
Do I need to learn another instrument first before learning the bass?
No, not necessarily, but, it does makes it a lot easier if you have played at least 1 year of another instrument, though recommended it's definitely not required.
No, not necessarily, but, it does makes it a lot easier if you have played at least 1 year of another instrument, though recommended it's definitely not required.
Are lessons worth it?
Are lessons worth it?
YES! Learning any instrument is worth it, you are learning a skill you can use for life!
YES! Learning any instrument is worth it, you are learning a skill you can use for life!
Addie Lawson
Addie Lawson
Addie enjoys teaching bass. She has studied multiple different playing styles such as Jazz, blues, bluegrass, country and, swing music. her biggest influences are Todd Phillips, Missy Raines, Tom Gray, and Geddy Lee.
Contact me:
Email: info@addielawson.com
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