B.I.T. Music Lessons
About
I've been playing bass since 1972, teaching professionally, since 2007, I have toured with TBS, Temple 8, the Cosmic Wheels, played for Motown producer Ivy Jo Hunter on many studio recordings for other profession singers, The late blues Legend Soloman Burke, also recorded for The Legendary Carl Carlton, The Doo Wop tour for The Shades of Blue and Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, toured with the MotorTown Allstars, Actor Jim Belushi, the Reflections, Sonny Turner of the Legendary Platters, and many more, 1st solo CD release in 1991 as artist Big Ive and Nem, lots of studio work on bass, and I have wrote and produced several Rap Artist songs. Played on the show with Nate Watts of Stevie Wonder, Ralphe Armstrong of John McLaughlin, Kern Brantley of Lady Gaga, Lonnie Motley of the Funkadelics and many more, I am a DETROIT BASS PLAYER. I even have a show on YouTube about Detroit BASS Players. Also been in BASS PLAYER MAGAZINE 3 times, BASS GEAR MAGAZINE, DETROIT LIVE MAGAZINE, and graced the cover of LINHA DE FRENTE MAGAZINE in Brazil, and others. I enjoy teaching music to others, I keep it fun and relaxed, I am patient and make sure each student understands the lessons to achieve set goals
Playing and teaching music is my passion, my gift, my contribution, my duty.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
My typical process for working with a new student is evaluating the student current level of playing, then asking them their musical goals, then we set out to achieve those goals.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The education and training I have is music school, college degree, music camps, 1000's of stage performance and studio recordings around the country, and over 200 private students in person and over skype.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My standard pricing system is $15.00 per hour, and $100 in advance for 10 lessons, more info on my website www.bigive.com.istemp.com or just call me 216.224.9616.
How did you get started teaching?
I got started teaching professionally because people suggested it.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students of all ages from 4 to 75 years old, some of my students are even professional musicians.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I am very fond of my show on www.youtube.com/ivanwilliams its called "DETROIT BASS PLAYERS IN THE BASSMINT", I have over 3000 subscribers, and almost a million views in over 200 countries and territories, its very musically imformative and educational.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
My advice for a student hire an instructor with experience, I've been teaching professionally since 2007, and before that since 1975.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Questions a student should think through before talking to a music instructor is "What are their goals musically"