Dave is a great teacher and has helped me a great deal with my form and technique for playing the songs I love!
Beyond Bass & Music Theory Lessons
- 30 hires
- Based in Laurel, MD
- 30 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 40 minutes
- Background checked
About Beyond Bass & Music Theory Lessons
It's a fact that the majority of the "bass teachers" you'll see are really guitarists who are trying to earn a little extra money by teaching bass. When you do happen to find a real bassist who is offering lessons, too often you'll find that this person is not actively involved in their local music scene. They rarely, if ever perform live shows and they have no experience in a recording studio. I spent 13 years with Crack The Sky, playing hundreds of shows throughout the region and recording 7 CDs of original material. I currently play an average of 120 live shows per year with Birds Of Fire - a tribute to 70s Prog & Fusion; Petty Coat Junction (Tom Petty Tribute); HFS - a tribute to alt-rock radio; The Regal Beagles Yacht Rock Band and the Dave DeMarco Band in addition to lots of last-minute fill-ins. I've played on countless studio sessions for big names like HBO and ESPN and I appear on over 45 CDs with some of the most most respected names in contemporary music. If you want to learn bass guitar, who better to study with than someone who is involved with every crucial aspect of music-making on a daily basis? The satisfaction of seeing a student reach their goals is a continuing highlight of my career which never gets old. It doesn't matter whether the student has modest goals like being able to play along with their favorite songs or whether they have professional goals in their sights. Whenever I get to see one of my students performing live, I feel like a proud parent! It's also pretty cool when I get an email from a former student and they tell me about something great that they're doing with their musical career. I may not ever have a wing at a hospital named after me, but things like this make me feel just as proud.
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I actually got my lesson with Dave from another source. He is a fantastic teacher. His goal is to fulfill your needs. First meeting was to create a plan an direction. Highly recommend Dave!
Dave is not only a very experienced and competent musician, he's a really good teacher as well.
Dave is a very patient and understanding basses. He takes his time in explaining every detail that will hopefully transfer into being a bass player. Thanks thumbtack for a good find.
Dave has been helpful, patient, and invested in my progress. I appreciate his flexibility in regards to both Skype and in-person lessons. If you do your part and practice often there is no question that Dave will help you get where you want to be!
Dave is really an exceptional teacher. He marries his incredible talent with a calm demeanor and patient style making it easy for any level of student to learn. In addition to being great at meeting you where you are on a skill level, Dave is flexible and creative in his approach to his classes. Wonderful experience.
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Beyond Bass & Music Theory Lessons★ 5.0
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