Aidan O'Connell On Bass
About
Hey!
First off let me say right off the bat, you're the coolest if you're trying to play Bass!
My favorites include..
James Jamerson , Paul McCartney , Jaco Pastorius , Marcus Miller , Bootsy Collins , Meshell Ndegeocello , Pino Palladino , Darryl Jennifer.
Oscar Pettiford , Charles Mingus , Charlie Haden , Ray Brown , Ron Carter , Christian McBride , Dave Holland , Niels Henning Orsted Pedersen , Jimmy Garrison , John Pattitucci , Nat Reeves.
Charlie Haden , William Parker , Barry Guy , Mark Dresser , Fred Hopkins.
I would love to hang out and check out the Bass with you! I have always been inspired by the instrument, and therefore have spent countless hours working on developing the most fun and effective methods of practice. I would love to share these with you.
I was raised with a Father who played the harmonica in the Pemberton All Stars, a working South Shore Boston area band. I always wanted to play Bass - It's the instrument's function of connecting the percussive and harmonic instruments that I've always been fascinated by. I have played the Electric since I was a child, and found the Upright Bass, and Jazz as a teenager.
Since that discovery I have studied that particular instrument most and have achieved a Masters in Performance from New England Conservatory, yet also remained in love with the Electric Bass as well.
I have since been taken to living in New York and playing countless Jazz gigs and in Rock bands, and even touring internationally. I have had lessons and gone to dinner with people who I dreamed to see play as a kid. Some of my teachers have hired me for gigs, and are considering recording with me.
Some links to representations of my playing (and songwriting) include ...
Upright Bass - my "The Shakes" EP https://aidanoconnell.bandcamp.com/releases
Electric Bass - "Wedding Cake Girl" on "Corsica" EP by Art School Girls https://youtu.be/JF0XTGeBzdk
Photos and videos
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The first question I always ask students is to show me some of their favorite music. From there we can go ahead and learn some of it! I can grasp from that process what we need to work on to make the student a more proficient Bass player, and from there we're off!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A Masters in Performance from New England Conservatory and Bachelor's degree from the Hartt School of Music. Years of working experience.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
30 min/25$
1 hour/40$
How did you get started teaching?
I had worked as a 4H summer camp counselor and worked as a music teacher in local Public Schools during the Pandemic. These positive teaching experiences have helped me consider the idea of teaching music as a great idea.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find someone who is really in love with music. Someone who has made it their life and livelihood. Hopefully that person is cool too!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What's some of your favorite music?
What have you considered on working on practicing.