Daniel Brown

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Introduction: I have been playing and teaching bass (electric and upright) in all styles for over 10 years. I've even got a Master of Music degree and a double major bachelor's to show for it! My students have the benefit of having personalized lesson plans that are based on their musical interests and background. Because of the many musical tastes and backgrounds of my students, I am fortunate to get to learn and teach new music constantly. This lets me be regularly inspired both by music that I was not familiar with and by the progress of my students.

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Michael B.

May 8, 2016

Dorothy O.

Feb 3, 2016

We are so very pleased with Mr. Brown. He's just an excellent teacher. My oldest daughter has shown an unbelievable improvement since she started taking bass lessons with him. My youngest son just started taking guitar lessons with him as well and even though he's not very talented, he is also making progress. I couldn't believe it, but now I believe it! I highly recommend Mr. Brown. He's very flexible, professional, and a great teacher. We can't wait to have out third kid for him.

John M.

May 8, 2016

Every time I play music with Dan, it's a great experience. He's very creative, and easy to play with. His playing is effortless. He can fit in with any group, and then blow your mind with expertly placed improvisation. I only wish I got to play with him more often.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
In Centreville: $60/hour, $50/45 minutes, $35/30 minutes In your home (additional $10): $70/hour, $50/45 minutes, $45/30 minutes
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
My lessons are guided by the goals of my students. This means that each student gets a unique lesson. That being said, common elements that I use include some sort of reading (notation, chord or lead sheets, tab, etc.), rhythm and groove, and harmonic and melodic knowledge (playing by ear, improvising, creating basslines, learning the fingerboard).
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have 15 years of experience in pit orchestras, honky tonks, blues and jazz clubs, outdoor music festivals, dive bars, chamber ensembles, jam sessions, and recording studios. It has given me a lot of "real world" experience so that my bass playing has become quite informed. I have also transcribed hundreds of basslines and solos for myself and others. All of these different experiences translate into a valuable tool for my teaching - being able to explain concepts many different ways. As for formal training, I have a B.M. in Studio and Jazz Music with an emphasis in String Bass Performance from the University of Tennessee where I got to study with Rusty Holloway and Jerry Coker (The C in the A,B,C's of jazz education). I also have an M.M. in Jazz Studies from George Mason University where I studied with President's Own bassist Glenn Dewey. I have studied privately with Michael Moore (Dave Brubeck), Joel DiBartollo (NBC Orchestra), and Donald Brown (Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers). I have even gotten to perform with some pretty well-known players like Marcus Miller, Andy Wood (Rascal Flatts), Jeremy Wilson (Vienna Philharmonic), and Sean Jones (Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra), among others.