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Brian R
Charlottesville, VA

Bass Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons


Home or Studio

8 Years

About Me

I am a professional musician from Charlottesville, Virginia who teaches upright bass, electric bass, songwriting, composition, and music theory. I play and teach a variety of musical styles, including (but not limited to) classical, rock, jazz, ska/reggae, blues, bluegrass, contemporary, celtic, and folk. I've been playing bass for 14 years. I am comfortable teaching students of all levels, including students who would like to learn with sheet music, tabs, or by playing from ear. Most of my experience is outlined below, but I invite you to contact me if you have any questions. Among other things, I currently perform in and co-manage the jam rock band Kendall Street Company, with whom I performed at the Lockn Music Festival in 2017.

Brian R has over 8 years of music experience in the Charlottesville area.

Brian R is proficient in and teaches Bass Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .



Formal Education:

University of Virginia, Class of 2015 - Bachelor of Arts in Music, recipient of the Morrison Award

Relevant Coursework in Performance: Orchestra, Bluegrass Ensemble, New Music Ensemble, Horn Ensemble, Musicianship II & III, Musicianship for Performers, Jazz Improvisation

Relevant Coursework in Composition: Music Theory I (Basic Theory), II (Tonal Counterpoint), & III (Applied Theory & Composition); Choral Composition II; Orchestration; Ecoacoustics; Music & Computers; Sound Studio

Relevant Coursework in Critical & Comparative Studies: Studies in 19th Century Music; Music in the Holocaust; History of Jazz; Musical Ethnography; Popular Musics; Music and Discourse Since 1900

Private Education:

 - Private lessons with Barbara Fitzgerald (of the Juliard School) from 4th through 12th grades.
 - Private lessons with Peter Spaar (of the Charlottesville Symphony, Richmond Symphony, John D'Earth Quintet, New Bridge Quintet) for 4 years in college.

Performing Experience:

-Kendall Street Company (2013-Present): Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Vocals, Songwriting [rock/jazz/jam]-Charlottesville Symphony (2): Upright Bass [classical]-UVA New Music Ensemble(2): Electric Bass, Upright Bass, Vocals [contemporary/improvisational]-UVA Bluegrass Ensemble (2): Upright Bass [bluegrass]-Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic (2): Upright Bass [classical]-Speir (2): Composition, Upright Bass, Vocals [celtic/folk]

Experience Teaching:

I have taught students and peers in the past, and I am currently searching for short-term and long-term students. Lessons can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, although the most progress is generally made with weekly lessons.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 12:00pm 8:00pm View
Tue 3:00pm 5:00pm View
Wed 12:00pm 3:00pm View
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Last updated on 07/15/2020
Map:
Brian R is willing to travel up to a distance of 20 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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Brian R worked for me coordinating student testing and data analysis at the high school level. There is not a better human being that could help your company than Brian. He is the most warm--yet articulate--student I have met. Brian took 10 college-level high school courses and scored a 5 on all of them (that is the best). He nearly aced the SAT and attended UVA and still followed his passion--music. I only reference his academic prowess as an indicator of his musical ability. Whatever Brian commits himself to--he does exceptional work. Brian will instantly enhance the credibility and effectiveness of your program. If my daughter was 23 years old, I would be ecstatic to have him as a son-in-law. Nick Humbert wrote on Wed, 20 Jan 2016

    Brian is the best

    Brian is an amazing bass player and a really cool person. He is extremely knowledgeable about all types of music. I highly recommend Brian as an instructor! Anne M wrote on Wed, 14 Jun 2017

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