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What styles of bass do you teach?
We teach all styles, from rock, pop, jazz, and blues to metal, country on electric and acoustic basses.
How qualified are Chewning School of Music Bass instructors?
At Chewning School of Music, we offer lessons giving the "Nashville Experience without the drive to Nashville!"Many of our teachers have their master's degrees, and have graduated from prestigious music schools including Belmont, Lipscomb, Berklee, MTSU, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Miami and California Institute of the Arts. With a combined 45+ years of teaching experience, our teachers also have recorded, toured, composed, directed and been published. Two of our teachers have regular gigs in Nashville, and one is signed with a local publishing company. Each instructor has a heart for teaching and a desire to help you achieve your goals.
Overview
Our bass instructors teach rock, blues, metal, country and classical styles on both electric and acoustic basses. Beginners work on simple songs and bass lines, sight reading and theory. Each lesson will challenge you with a new technique or music theory concept, and end with something fun – such as your favorite riff or song. We employ a variety of bass method books based on student needs and preferences, and encourage students to bring their favorite bass songs to learn during their lessons.
What’s the #1 reason to study the Bass at the school?
Our bass instructors are warm, friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and or your child’s favorite type of music. Whether you're playing in local bands, a seven-year-old taking their first lesson, or a fifty-year-old returning to the bass after many years, we’ll help you set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
What will I learn from bass lessons Do I have to know how to read music?
Beginner bass students can expect to work on simple songs and bass lines, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of bass method books and encourage students to bring their favorite songs to learn during their lessons.No. Beginners are welcome!
Do I need to purchase a bass to learn the instrument?
The Academy offers acoustic and electric basses for student lessons (for your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson). But to practice at home, you will need a bass. Many online retailers such as musiciansfriend.com sell appropriate basses for beginners, starting at just $99.00.
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