The Tomato Farm
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I have been teaching bass and guitar for 30 + years starting at Swain's House of Music in downtown Palo Alto, Gryphon Strings, Castro Valley School of Music and the The Community School of Music and Art in Mountain View.
I have a studio in in Mountain View, can teach virtually or even housecalls.
I am well suited to beginners as well as the experienced player looking for a kick.
Ideally, I like to focus on the fundamentals. Proper technique, fingerboard knowledge, reading. Theory is also very prominent.
I love to explore different genres with students, helping them be well rounded.
I lean towards the blues as a foundation, but I can also play and explain the intricate details of Zappa's rhythms.
Highlights
1 employee
23 years in business
Serves Mountain View , CA
Offers online services
Specialties
Instrument
Students who have an instrument, Students who are planning to purchase an instrument
Able to read music
Student can read music staff, Student can read guitar tabs, Student cannot read music
Musical styles
I can make recommendations, Blues, Jazz, Rock, Folk, Country
Lesson length
30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes
Students age
6 - 9 years old, 10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older
Years experience
No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 - 2 years of formal training, 2 - 4 years of formal training, 4+ years of formal training
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Services offered
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Music Theory