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Ben holds a B.M. and M.M. in jazz bass from the Eastman School of Music.
Double Bass Lessons
$100/hour
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Interested musical styles
It’s free, with no obligation to book
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About
Hi, I'm Ben and I play the double bass. I've been playing and teaching bass for over 15 years and am the current bassist of the USAF Airmen of Note jazz band. I'm devoted to helping others shape and refine their playing, create/meet goals, and become the best musician possible.
Some common topics we will cover in lessons:
-Comfortably standing with a bass
-Sound production
-Right/left hand technique
-Bow technique
-Bass line construction
-Ear Training
-Improvisation
-Transcribing
-Jazz History
-Tune learning
-Composition
Overview
Hired 1 time
Serves College Park, MD
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1 employee
14 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, and Venmo.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Work location
My customers travel to me
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, punctuality, and value.
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CAITLIN C.
Sep 29, 2021
As a amateur bassist, I’ve learned so much from Ben in only a few lessons. He is organized and patient with his teaching and has especially helped me with walking bass lines. I look forward to lessons and am excited to continue advancing by studying with Ben.
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Benjamin Thomas