Find Bass Guitar Teachers in San Francisco, CA

"Around a year ago, I entertained a hair-brained idea of pursuing a new hobby – playing the electric bass. Given my complete lack of experience with the instrument, I knew that taking up the challeng... read moree would be both daunting and thrilling in equal measure. The ultimate goal was to be able to play in an ensemble, and I relished the prospect of building my skills from scratch and mastering the art of song construction. Jerry's advert online caught my eye, and I reached out to him, informing him of my complete novice status, coupled with my lack of a bass guitar. He was incredibly thoughtful in his response, and his conscientiousness has continued throughout the 10 months during which I've taken weekly lessons from him. My initial free lesson involved Jerry hanging a bass guitar on me, allowing me to produce some rudimentary notes and familiarize myself with the instrument. We then perused my options, and he helped me decide on purchasing a right-handed bass, despite the fact that I'm left-handed. He also provided invaluable guidance on purchasing the right accessories for my new instrument. There are several key lessons that I've learned and continue to learn from Jerry. Firstly, he emphasized the need for strong technique and exercises, but also incorporated real songs early on, so I was able to begin playing music rather than simply going through the motions. As a result, the experience has been highly fulfilling thus far. He also stresses the importance of theory, which I've come to realize is an essential weapon in a musician's arsenal. What I appreciate the most about Jerry is his fairness and honesty in his evaluations. He doesn't teach down to me, nor does he provide me with material that is too easy. Instead, he challenges me and encourages me to go beyond my comfort zone, never once losing patience even when the going gets tough. Playing the bass guitar is a marathon, not a sprint, and it's impossible to consider mastering it in just under a year. However, thanks to Jerry's tutelage, I've already made significant progress, and it's a joy to be able to play songs I love. Who knows, with a bit of luck, I might end up playing in a band, which would be an incredible accomplishment. read less"

Reviewed by Danielle W.

"Ryan is an exceptional fitness coach and an outstanding individual. Over the past half-year, Ryan and I have regularly met twice a week for physically enhancing workout sessions and I am thrilled with... read more my progress. He has also assisted me with various sports-related injuries that I have struggled with for a long time. I highly recommend giving him a try as he is sure to exceed your expectations. read less"

Reviewed by Joseph W.

"Dan is an exceptional coach who is highly supportive, proficient and keen on comprehending his students (their aspirations, background, scope, etc.) for delivering optimum benefit."

Reviewed by Amanda R.