Bob Fazio Lessons

Bob Fazio Lessons

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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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33 years in business
Serves West Covina , CA
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    Andrew U.

    I have been taking lessons with bob for over a month now, and I am so extremely pleased to have the ability to have him as a teacher. You can really tell that he is an expert at what he does, and that he loves doing it.
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    September 22, 2022
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    Assess where they are on their instrument and in their knowledge of Music Theory. Watch the student perform songs.

    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

    $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.


    Services offered

    Piano
    Bass Guitar
    Music Theory