Will Mac Music
About
Bass lessons with an actual bass player, not a guitar player teaching bass - they are not the same instrument! I'm a working professional electric bassist (specializing in fretless bass) with over 15 years of performance experience. All lessons are individually specialized for every student. Areas that can be covered are fretless bass, 5-string bass, slap technique, harmonic study, upright bass, jazz theory and improvisatory techniques, as well as college preparation.
I'm very proud to say that I have a 100% acceptance rate for students who audition for college to be Music Majors. I love taking musicians from all skill levels and finding their areas of strength and weakness to help them discover their true inner sound on the instrument.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First thing I do with a new student is to find out what their specific goals are. From there I determine a students skill level and work on areas that need improvement to help them accomplish the goals they have in mind.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Master of Music, Jazz Studies (Bass), Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies (Bass), Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Regardless of age, skill level or amount of time you wish to purchase, all lessons share the same rate per hour.
How did you get started teaching?
I first started teaching private bass lessons for Music Education Majors at Rutgers University back in 2011.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with everybody from absolute beginners all the way up to professionals who are just looking to sharpen some skills.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Do your research! There are many people teaching bass who are actually guitar players. Despite what they might tell you, THEY ARE NOT THE SAME INSTRUMENT. While there are some similarities between the two instruments, there are many differences that a guitarist disguised as a bassist simply won't be able to help you with.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
You should ask your teacher if they think your goals are realistic and if they are the right teacher for you. You should also ask about their cancellation policy. Make sure you can view some videos of your teacher performing before you take lessons with them. Teachers that don't have any videos of them performing most likely don't have a lot of performing experience, and this is vital to teaching.