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I have been working as a professional musician on Bass Guitar and Keyboards since 1982. I have been teaching private music lessons since 1991 for Music Theory, Keyboards/Piano and Bass Guitar. I Taught at at OCSA in Santa Ana for 2 1/2 years. I have worked hard at developing my craft as a musician and as a music teacher. Bob Fazio
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Assess where they are on their instrument and in their knowledge of Music Theory. Watch the student perform songs.
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Robert (Bob) A. Fazio Jr.
(213) 944-7670 • [email protected] • www.bobfazio.net
BASS GUITARIST AND BASS GUITAR INSTRUCTOR / PIANO INSTRUCTOR / MUSIC THEORY INSTRUCTOR
Bass Guitar session player (doubles on Keyboards), live performer, and music instructor with over 40 years of experience, performing all styles of music including Pop, Funk, Rock, Gospel, Blues, R&B, Latin, Jazz, Country, and Musical Theatre.
WORK EXPERIENCE -- MUSIC INSTRUCTOR 1991 - Present
BASS GUITAR INSTRUCTION – (4-, 5-, 6-, 7-string)
o Music Theory – scales / modes, chords, improvisation, song construction/writing – All Styles
o Technique – right hand, left hand, slap and pop style, chord melody, solo arrangements
o Ear Training – intervals, chord qualities, chord progressions, transcribing songs and solos
o Reading Music Notation and Charts
o Developing time, feel, groove, and swing
o Developing ability to play and create in all styles
o Reading and understanding Rhythms and Time Signatures
o Improvisation – creating bass lines spontaneously, and improvising groove and melodic solos in all styles
PIANO/KEYBOARDS INSTRUCTION
o Music Theory – scales / modes, chords, improvisation, song construction/writing – All Styles
o Technique – right hand, left hand
o Chord Voicings, Chord Progressions
o Ear Training – intervals, chord qualities, chord progressions, transcribing songs and solos
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL of the ARTS in Santa Ana, CA
From 8/2019 – 3/2022, Bob taught Bass Guitar Classes, Music Theory Classes and Piano/Keyboard Classes at the ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL of the ARTS.
LIVE PERFORMANCE
· Top 40 / Funk / Rock / Jazz / Variety - various traveling musical groups 1982 - 1993
- traveled from the East Coast through the Mid-West, including Canada and the Caribbean.
Tallahassee, FL 1993-1995
o Barry Fish Band – Country/Rock band, recorded the album “THE BARRY FISH BAND”
o Alan Hightman Trio – Jazz combo
o Funky Vangelist – R&B/Funk band
o Bo Diddley Show
o The Platters Show
o Charlie Brown and the Coasters Show
o Danny and the Juniors Show
o Don Moen Show – Integrity Music
o Ron Kenoly Show – Integrity Music
o Freelance Musician - performing with various Artists and Bands
o Session Recordings for various Artists, Bands and projects
Myrtle Beach, SC 1995-2000
o The Tony Blunt Project – R&B/Funk/Variety band
o Coastal Carolina University – accompanied choir, Dan Ramsay, professor
o All American Music Theater – “From Nashville to Broadway,” Wayne Cockfield, music director
o “Always....Patsy Cline” Show - Wayne Cockfield, music director
o Steve Gatlin Show - Wayne Cockfield, music director
o Becca Baxxon album – “BECCA BAXXON”
o Crystal Waters – European Tour
o Freelance Musician - performing and recording with various Artists, Bands and projects
Los Angeles, CA 2000 - Present
o Frankie Avalon - Touring 2001-2002
o Casual / Corporate Gigs, Wedding Bands - Agencies
§ Wayne Foster Entertainment
§ Jay Sterling Productions
§ Bob Gail Events
§ Skye Michaels Orchestras
§ City Connection Entertainment – Sal Kuenzler
§ American Events Network – Glen Holland
§ Susan de Bois Entertainment
§ Lucky Devils Bands
o Robert Aviles and INSIGHT – World Music / Rock / Original Music band 2000 - 2014
o BOB FAZIO TRIO – Smooth, Contemporary, Traditional Jazz/Instrumental Pop 2008 - Present
§ Hanna’s Restaurant, Ranch Santa Margarita, CA
§ The Winery Restaurant, Tustin, CA
§ Hyatt Hotel, Irvine, CA
§ Whole Foods Markets Cafes
§ Various private events
CHURCHES 2000 - Present
New Journey Ministries - Hawthorne, CA 2000 - 2013
Arise Christian Center - LA, CA 2013-2020
HOUR OF POWER MINISTRIES, Irvine, CA - Reverend Bobby Schuller 2017 - Present
BeBe Winans - Gospel Artist
Various churches and ministries as a Freelance Hire
Freelance Musician and Session Player
§ Magic Presence Studios - Magic Moreno - producer, engineer 2000 - Present
§ Shannon Kennedy album, “STEPPIN’ OUT”
§ Daryl Darden album, “DARYL DARDEN”
§ Numerous Gigs of all styles, playing for various Artists, Bands and Musical Theater shows
§ Numerous Recording Sessions for various Artists, Bands and projects
EDUCATION
· St. John the Baptist DHS, West Islip, New York
· Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY (One Semester)
SOFTWARE
Sibelius 6
Band in the Box
Word
Outlook
Paperport
Others
WEBSITES
www.bobfazio.net
https://bobfaziobassguitarlessons.com/
- Includes Links to many video clips of Bob's playing on You Tube, as well as various audio clips
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$65.00/per hour lesson if the student comes to me in West Covina, or for Zoom lessons. Additional charge for Travel/Gas to go to student's home.