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Jason Heath's Double Bass Blog
An Introduction to Double Bass Playing - my book
The Rhythm Ruler - a tool for educators
Studio Information
I teach out of my apartment in Oak Park, IL. I have plenty of room for the student's bass as well as mine. Parent's are welcome to stay if they wish - some do, some don't and either way is fine with me. I have 12 years of teaching experience and am certified to teach public school in New York State and Illinois.
I am primarily a classical player but I do have jazz experience and can teach jazz bass fundamentals as well as electric bass.
I am currently a German bow player but played French style for 12 years.
I offer 30 mintues ($30), 45 minute ($45), or 1 hour lessons ($60). I recommend that new students begin with a 45 minute lesson and we can evaluate the student's needs from there. Please pay in cash at the time of the lesson. If you need to cancel please give at least 24 hours notice. I also reserve the right to discontinue lessons if the student is repeatedly unprepared / not practicing. RATES HAVE CHANGED. AS OF APRIL 1ST, 2008 THESE RATES APPLY TO ALL NEW / INCOMING STUDENTS.
If you need to rent an instrument, rent from Classic Contrabass.
I use the following texts that students will need to purchase if they continue studying. You can purchase them from anywhere you'd like - the links are provided as a convenience.
I begin with these WHICH YOU SHOULD PURCHASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE:
"Practical Studies for the Double Bass" by Thomas Gale
New Method for the Double Bass, Book 1 by Simandl
Also please purchase the Musicians Practice Planner.
The above 3 will definitely be used and you will probably be asked to purchase the Sevcik below.
Additional texts may be required such as:
Melodic Foundation Studies by Thomas Gale
Etude books such as Slama and Storch-Hrabe.
Scale Studies by Scwabe / Zimmerman.
A Contemporary Concept of Bowing by Frederick Zimmerman.
Excerpt / Orchestral Study books by Zimmerman.
Solos.
Contact info:
Peter Tambroni
tambroni AT hotmail DOT com
