Alex Kaminstein
Alex Kaminstein

Alex Kaminstein

$45/hour
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Interested musical styles

Responds in about 4 hours

Introduction: I have been playing bass for about 20 years and am fluent in all styles including rock, funk, jazz, latin, jam, fusion, country, folk, bluegrass, classical and anything else! To help you learn we will play from the music of a diverse range of artists including Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, Green Day, J.S. Bach, Charlie Parker, Jaco Pastorius, and anyone else you would like to listen to or play. I try to take a holistic view of music and the bass and will help you improve on and learn rhythm, sight reading, ear training, theory, and harmony. In addition, I will limit my number of students so that I can focus on each one individually. Music lessons should be fun, and I am happy to teach what you want to learn! I love music and I think that it is a great way to make your life better as a person, as well as a great way to meet people. Some of my best friends have come from bands I have played in and some of my best times have come from shows I've played, and I would love to share this experience with others!
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Hired 6 times

Serves Portland, OR

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1 employee

11 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, and Venmo.

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Mike P.
Dec 12, 2022
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Alex has a knack for explaining complicated Concepts in ways that anybody could understand. After only a couple months of weekly lessons, my playing has improved significantly

Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Jazz • Blues • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Folk • Classical • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Bass Guitar Lessons
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Michelle C.
Feb 19, 2023
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Lessons are fun and I always walk out feeling like I've learned a lot.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

Bass Guitar Lessons
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Lucas T.
Jun 15, 2022
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Incredible amount of musical knowledge and teaches in an easy to understand way. Makes lessons fun.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Rock • Blues • Jazz • Folk • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

Bass Guitar Lessons
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Kayliane B.
Mar 4, 2017
Going into my first lesson with Alex, I was excited, but pretty nervous. I've played other instruments in the past, so came into it with some musical background, but had never touched a bass. Part of the uprights appeal to me is knowing how hard it is to master. However knowing myself and having taken lessons on other instruments in the past, I know those first couple lessons on any instrument (let alone a particularly difficult one) can be frustrating. Alex was super patient with me, and made me feel really comfortable. He was very encouraging, and made me feel good about what I was learning. On the other hand, Alex was just tough enough that it pushed me to keep trying until I got it right. I left knowing a couple scales (pretty cool), and with blisters on my fingers. I'd say my first lesson was a win, and I'm looking forward to the next.
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Francois C.
May 14, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack

Great experience working with Alex. He makes you feel welcomed and comfortable. Great instructor overall.
Bass Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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