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Option | Price Per HALF Hour | Total Cost | ||
Pay as You Go | $45 /30min | $45 | ||
4 Lessons | $41.00 /30min | $164 | ||
12 Lessons | $39.00 /30min | $468 | ||
24 Lessons | $37.00 /30min | $888 |
Option | Price Per FULL Hour | Total Cost | ||
Pay as You Go | $70 /hour | $70 | ||
4 Lessons | $66.00 /hour | $264 | ||
12 Lessons | $64.00 /hour | $768 | ||
24 Lessons | $62.00 /hour | $1488 |
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I am a professional musician from Charlottesville, Virginia who teaches upright bass, electric bass, songwriting, composition, and music theory. I play and teach a variety of musical styles, including (but not limited to) classical, rock, jazz, ska/reggae, blues, bluegrass, contemporary, celtic, and folk. I've been playing bass for 14 years. I am comfortable teaching students of all levels, including students who would like to learn with sheet music, tabs, or by playing from ear. Most of my experience is outlined below, but I invite you to contact me if you have any questions. Among other things, I currently perform in and co-manage the jam rock band Kendall Street Company, with whom I performed at the Lockn Music Festival in 2017.
Brian R has over 8 years of music experience in the Charlottesville area.
Brian R is proficient in and teaches Bass Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .Formal Education:
University of Virginia, Class of 2015 - Bachelor of Arts in Music, recipient of the Morrison Award
Relevant Coursework in Performance: Orchestra, Bluegrass Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Horn Ensemble, Musicianship II & III, Musicianship for Performers, Jazz Improvisation
Relevant Coursework in Composition: Music Theory I (Basic Theory), II (Tonal Counterpoint), & III (Applied Theory & Composition); Choral Composition II; Orchestration; Ecoacoustics; Music & Computers; Sound Studio
Relevant Coursework in Critical & Comparative Studies: Studies in 19th Century Music; Music in the Holocaust; History of Jazz; Musical Ethnography; Popular Musics; Music and Discourse Since 1900
Private Education:
- Private lessons with Barbara Fitzgerald (of the Juliard School) from 4th through 12th grades.
- Private lessons with Peter Spaar (of the Charlottesville Symphony, Richmond Symphony, John D'Earth Quintet, New Bridge Quintet) for 4 years in college.
Performing Experience:
Experience Teaching:
I have taught students and peers in the past, and I am currently searching for short-term and long-term students. Lessons can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, although the most progress is generally made with weekly lessons.
- Young Adult Adult Child
- Rock
- Blues
- Jazz
- Classical
- Country
- Acoustic
- Teacher 's Studio
Reference
Brian R worked for me coordinating student testing and data analysis at the high school level. There is not a better human being that could help your company than Brian. He is the most warm--yet articulate--student I have met. Brian took 10 college-level high school courses and scored a 5 on all of them (that is the best). He nearly aced the SAT and attended UVA and still followed his passion--music. I only reference his academic prowess as an indicator of his musical ability. Whatever Brian commits himself to--he does exceptional work. Brian will instantly enhance the credibility and effectiveness of your program. If my daughter was 23 years old, I would be ecstatic to have him as a son-in-law. Nick Humbert wrote on Wed, 20 Jan 2016
Brian is the best
Brian is an amazing bass player and a really cool person. He is extremely knowledgeable about all types of music. I highly recommend Brian as an instructor! Anne M wrote on Wed, 14 Jun 2017
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