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Bass Teacher
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Performing:
Eric has performed professionally
in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia. He spent four
4 years in various ensembles at the University of Alabama
and also played numerous private and public functions
throughout the region. He has played in masterclasses
with Giacomo Gates, Frank Vignola, Gene Bertoncini,
and John Adams.
Education:
Eric holds a
B.M. in Jazz Studies from the University of Alabama.
He has taken private lessons with Musicians Hotline
columnist Jeff Beasley, Jazz Ambassador Tom Wolfe, and
renowned jazz educator Jerry Coker.
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Teaching
Experience:
Eric
has
five
years
of private
teaching experience at the Guitar Gallery in Tuscaloosa,
AL. His studio, which included 30+ students, ranged from
beginners to more advanced students in areas including
but not limited to theory, harmony, jazz harmony and composition.
Eric takes a fresh approach with each student, allowing
them to work on what excites and inspires them. He will
tailor a lesson plan exclusively for the student and excels
when it comes to showing a student several different ways
in which to understand an idea. He wants every student
to feel comfortasble with what they are working on, and
encourages them to raise any and all questions they may
have about their current curriculum.
Styles
taught: Rock,
Jazz, Folk, Country, Reggae and Latin. |
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Bill Browning
Electric
Bass
Teaches
age 7 - adult
Bill's Testimonials
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Performing:
With 25 years of guitar, mandolin and bass playing experience
under his belt, Bill has gigged extensively, including tours
of Europe, the Middle East and the United States. He has toured
and performed with local artists Danny Shafer, Aquarian Voodoo,
Pete Kartsounes, Haywire and numerous others. He currently
plays with local singer/songwriter Daniella Katzir, the Pete
Kartsounes Band and local banjo hero Kane Hollins.
Education:
Bill studied music
theory, performance, composition and improvisation at Berklee
College of Music and Naropa Institute under the tutelage of
such luminaries as Art Lande, Mark Miller and Jerry Granelli.
He received his BA at the University of Colorado. He has attended
numerous master classes featuring the likes of Chris Thile,
Peter Rowan and Ronny McCoury.
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Teaching Experience:
Bill has over 10 years of teaching experience, both privately
and through music schools. He had a long stint teaching with
the acclaimed Americana Music Academy in Lawrence, Kansas
where he guided students of all ages and ability through their
musical journeys. He has taught a large number of private
students as well. Bill's teaching philosophy is that anybody
can excel in music with the proper guidance. In his years
as an instructor, Bill has come to recognize that different
people require different teaching approaches. His lessons
focus on the individual student, with emphasis on what the
student wants to accomplish and how the student learns.
Styles
taught: Rock/Metal,
Blues, Bluegrass, Ragtime, Folk, Reggae and Pop.
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