If you are interested in scheduling lessons with one of our
bass guitar
teachers, please use the email link at the end of the teacher's biography, or call The Music Store at
(480) 831-9691 and speak to a member of our staff.
Mike Hall
Mike Hall has been a working musician, sound engineer, arranger, and teacher since 1996. His musical experience includes playing Tuba and Bass with various groups; styles including Classical, Jazz, Dixie Land, Rock, and Hip Hop. Studying tuba under sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan, he has helped with the production of the popular educational video for band, The Breathing Gym. He has also been the sound engineer in many theater performances and live concerts including the tuba duo Dos Amigos. Currently, Mike is the assistant band director at Marcos de Niza High School and plays bass with the popular R&B band, Crayon Sky.
Rates: $20/30-minutes
Lesson Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Other Instruments Taught: Low Brass
Inquire about Mike's availability.
Tracy Kimbrell
Tracy has been playing and performing for 20 years and has been teaching since the age of 18. He teaches all styles of guitar, bass and banjo. Tracy is currently working on his Masters degree in Music Education. He is noted for his ability to explain difficult concepts in an easy-to-understand manner. Tracy will show you the right way to develop your musical knowledge and proper technique. "If you learn the musical side first, then any style you learn will come much more easily."
Rates: Call for rates
Lesson Days: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday
Other Instruments Taught: Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele
Inquire about Tracy's availability.
Scott Pearson
Scott graduated from ASU with a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Performance. He prides himself on being versatile in any style of music or playing situation and has a method of teaching that provides his students with a complete knowledge of the guitar. After more than 15 years of playing professionally, Scott can still be found performing throughout the week with his cover band "Chris Parker Project", the "Jackrabbit House Band", at Chalice Christian Church, or as a side man with numerous groups throughout the Valley. Scott is currently accepting new students, and regardless of age or ability, his students are encouraged to have fun, learn, and share their music.
Rates: $22.50/30-minutes
Lesson Days: Tuesday/Wednesday
Other Instruments Taught: Guitar
Inquire about Scott's availability.
Lawrence Petross
Lawrence teaches acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar. He holds a degree from Musicians Institute's Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA. Lawrence has been a professional musician for more than 20 years and has performed a number of different music styles. He has been teaching at The Music Store for 13 years and teaches Rock, Blues, Jazz, Fusion, Country, Funk, Pop, and Classical music styles. Lawrence offers customized, individual lessons for beginning to advanced students aimed at accelerated progress in a fun learning environment.
Rates: Call for rates
Lesson Days: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday
Other Instruments Taught: Guitar
Inquire about Lawrence's availability.
Alden Powers
Alden has been teaching guitar in a private and class setting for over a decade. Alden is on faculty at Mesa Community College and has also taught at the National Guitar Workshop. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Guitar Performance from the University of Miami (FL), where he studied with members of the Bee Gees and the Miami Sound Machine. Alden has toured all throughout the United States and has opened for national artists. Alden enjoys teaching all levels and styles of guitar and bass. He tailors his lessons to best fit the goals of his students, employing a fun method that will provide a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Rates: $25/30-minutes
Lesson Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Other Instruments Taught: Guitar
Inquire about Alden's availability.