Double Bass Teaching

 

I am a conservatory-trained classical (double) bassist and have an open teaching studio in Lexington, Kentucky. I accept students in middle or high school with little to moderate experience on the instrument and occasionally adults.

 

My background as a musician:

  • Studied primarily with the renowned Albert Laszlo

  • Performed in Professional Orchestras in the Ohio Valley and Appalachian regions

  • Participated in residency programs and opera festivals in Spoleto and Lucca, Italy

  • International Touring in Italy, Germany, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and more

  • Private Double Bass instructor for over 15 years

Lesson Details

Lesson Rates
I use a sliding scale rate schedule, which is below. Families may select the amount that makes financial sense for them. I generally lock in the selection for the academic year, and then reevaluate each summer with families in case financial situations change.

I prefer to do 45-minute lessons. I will do shorter or longer lessons, but I find that 30 minutes is difficult - by the time students unpack, get set up, tune, at least 5 or 8 minutes have gone by. 60 minute lessons do work, but students seem to lose focus in the last 15 minutes or so.

30 minutes - $25 - 35
45 minutes - $30 - 45
60 minutes - $40 - 55

If these costs are too high, I am also the Double Bass instructor at Central Music Academy, which offers no-cost lessons to families who qualify for free/reduced lunch. Please let me know if you are interested in this option, and we will try and move you through the waiting list.

Payment
Digital payments are preferred to check for tracking purposes. I accept Cash App, Venmo, and Zelle. If you need to make a check payment, that’s ok too.

Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations made the day-of by a student or parent require a 50% payment, except in extenuating circumstances. Cancellations before the day-of are totally ok!

If I have to cancel a lesson day-of, I will provide the next lesson at a 50% discount. If I have to cancel week-of I will provide a $5 discount for the following week’s lesson. No discounts are provided for pre-planned teacher cancellations, but we will work to make up the lesson.

If you are interested in studying with me, please email me using the link in the footer, below!