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Bass Lessons – Electric & Upright 

Private lessons online or in person. All ages and levels welcome.

 

About Me

I’m a professional bassist offering lessons on electric bass (all styles) and upright bass (jazz and classical). My teaching focuses on technique, musical confidence, tone production, groove, and real-world playing skills.

Whether you’re a beginner picking up the bass for the first time or an advanced student preparing for gigs, auditions, or ensemble work — I create a lesson plan tailored to your goals.

 

Electric Bass Lessons (All Styles)

• Rock, funk, soul, reggae, R&B, disco, indie

• Groove, timing, pocket, feel

• Technique & tone development

• Reading rhythms & charts

• Improvisation and jamming

• Fretboard mastery

• Playing confidently in a band

 

Upright Bass – Jazz

• Walking bass lines

• Jazz harmony & chord-scale relationships

• Soloing concepts

• Standard repertoire

• Bowing to improve intonation

• Time, feel, and swing

• Transcription and ear training

 

Upright Bass – Classical

• Bow technique (French)

• Tone production and articulation

• Simandl positions & shifting

• Etudes (Simandl, Bille, Rabbath)

• Sight-reading

• Orchestral excerpts & audition prep

• Vibrato and musical phrasing

 

Pricing & Packages

 

Online Lessons

• 30 min: $35

• 45 min: $40

• 60 min: $60

 

In-Person Lessons

• 30 min: $45

• 45 min: $50

• 60 min: $70

 

4-Lesson Packages (Paid upfront, valid for 6 weeks)

 

Online

• 4 × 30 min = $130 (save $10)

• 4 × 45 min = $150 (save $10)

• 4 × 60 min = $220 (save $20)

 

In-Person

• 4 × 30 min = $170 (save $10)

• 4 × 45 min = $190 (save $10)

• 4 × 60 min = $260 (save $20)

 

How Lessons Work

• Offered online (Zoom/FaceTime) or in person

• Flexible scheduling

• Custom lesson plans and weekly goals

• Technique, groove, reading, theory, repertoire

• All materials provided (PDFs, tracks, exercises)

• Friendly, supportive teaching style

 

Who I Teach

• Adult beginners

• Intermediate players wanting better groove, reading, or style work

• Electric bassists transitioning to upright

• Upright jazz students

• Classical students preparing for auditions or orchestra

• Anyone wanting to feel confident and musical on bass

 

Book a Lesson

Questions or want to schedule a session?

Email: stephengentillalli@gmail.com
Phone/Text: 619-919-3618

Free 10-minute consultation available.

 

Studio Policies

• Lessons must be paid 24 hours before the session

• Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice are charged

• Package lessons must be used within 12 weeks

• Rescheduling is allowed with advance notice