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Learn to play Bass, Guitar and Songwriting in Zaandam or via Online Lessons

Either working on the fundamentals of bass or guitar, left/right hand techniques, a specific song or even developing a more advanced playing, I always strive to bring insight and enjoyment over our music practice, I believe this is essential to connect with our creativity in a practical way, and massively improve our playing.

Normally, a lesson would be part of a cycle of lessons, involving a strategy specially adapted to the student’s needs, in that sense, we will work towards the music you are into, and grow in specific areas of your music practice and playing.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Pieter Latensteinstraat, Zaandam, Netherlands

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Acoustic, Blues, Country & bluegrass, Funk, Jazz, Pop, Rap & hip hop, Reggae & dub, Rnb, Rock, Song & varieties
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
45 minutes
The class is taught in:Spanish, English

About Me

Hello! My name is José and I am a professional bass player from Santiago, Chile. As a Latin-American musician I grew up immersed in a wide range of styles and rhythms, listening to music coming from the US and Europe, as well as all the local music from the continent. In this way, I developed myself through playing diverse styles such as jazz, rock, pop, funk, hip-hop, samba and salsa. Being versatile has given me the opportunity to play with people from different cultures and, regardless of the styles I have played, there is always this magic and thrill that brings me tremendous joy when playing my instrument, this is something I love about music and that I feel passionate to transmit when teaching music to my students.

Contact me for a lesson!

Looking forward to playing with you,

Education

Master in Jazz - Conservatorium van Amsterdam (2019)
Music Teaching - Universidad de Chile (2012)
Bachelor in Music - Universidad Metropolitana de Ciencias de la Educación (2009)

Experience / Qualifications

Over 10 years of teaching/gigging experience in Chile, Spain, UK and the Netherlands.
2 years teaching music at secondary schools (Santiago, Chile)

Reviews (1)

Great first couple of lessons with José! He is very patient and will find the right exercises to help you improve.

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  • Instructor since September 2019
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Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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