Bass Lessons at Musicians In Motion

Bass Guitar Lessons in South Charlotte and Waxhaw, North Carolina

Since 2007, Musicians in Motion has helped musicians of all levels hone their bass guitar playing skills. Whether you want to learn to play bass or need to brush up on your skills, Musicians in Motion makes your lesson informative and fun.

With several professional guitar teachers on staff, we offer bass lessons for 9 and above. This flexibility combined with extensive knowledge of a wide range of musical genres, from classical to jazz, makes us the top choice for guitar lessons in Charlotte, North Carolina as well as guitar lessons in Matthews, North Carolina.

Learning how to play the bass will provide you with an invaluable skill, and it will strengthen your appreciation for music, instilling in you a sense of pride. Our bass teachers provide challenging music lessons for all skill levels, helping you grow as a musician no matter your previous level of experience.

Contact us to connect with one of our teachers today. We also offer in-home lessons and look forward to helping you develop your musical skills.

MEET OUR BASS TEACHERS

THOMAS SAUNDERS

Thomas S. has been playing the guitar for over 25 years. He has taught numerous styles using different techniques and approaches for over 18 years. His writing/playing styles span from Blues, Rock, Jazz, Folk, Pop, R&B, Classical to Latin. This artist is a self taught guitarist, composer and writer, who mainly works in Charlotte, NC.

Thomas’s performance and compositional belt notches were derived from his appearances and performances playing with bands in NYC like The Albatross and Velvet Soul from 2000-2002. He has also played with soulful folkish bands like Eddie Kane and Melodic from 2010-2011. He was a regular on local TV shows in Charlotte such as The Modern Renaissance Man and The Johnny Millwater Show on Access 21 TV. He was also invited to play The Harvard Alumni Club in the summer of 2011. In his earlier years he played in various school plays from 2004-2005.　

Thomas’s passion for the arts has proven to be a worthwhile adversary to his list of students over the years. His unique methods of reaching his audience no matter what culture or age range is a God given gift. Those who have opened their hearts and minds have allowed themselves to experience a teacher who has dedicated his mind, body and soul to each individual person.

DENNIS CONTRERAS

Dennis Contreras is a highly skilled and versatile musician who teaches violin, guitar, and double bass. With a deep passion for both performing and educating, he has dedicated his career to sharing the joy of music with students of all levels. His expertise spans multiple genres, including classical music, bluegrass, and jazz, allowing him to provide a well-rounded musical education to his students.

He holds a Master’s degree in Music from Northwestern University, where he studied under the renowned double bassist Daxun Zhang. This rigorous training has shaped him into a highly accomplished performer with a deep understanding of technique, interpretation, and musical expression.

Throughout his career, Dennis has had the privilege of performing with esteemed ensembles such as the Illinois Philharmonic, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, the Charlotte Symphony, and the Union Symphony. His experience in both orchestral and chamber settings has made him a sought-after musician, appreciated for his artistry and adaptability.

Currently, Dennis is an active member of the Charlotte Bluegrass Allstars, where he brings his talents to the vibrant world of bluegrass music. Whether on stage or in the classroom, he continues to inspire others through his dedication, passion, and love for music.

CHAD HARRIS

For over a decade, Chad has performed regionally and internationally as a Charlotte-based musician. From original projects to tribute bands, studio/session work, and on-call roadwork, he has gained a premium reputation for being capable of playing almost any genre or style on a variety of instruments, and for being a fun to watch stage presence with a strong band leader capability. Chad currently performs 3-5 nights a week on acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, and violin/fiddle and is a staple in the Charlotte music scene. You can find him most often at Smokey Joes.

Founder of the Charlotte Bluegrass All-Stars, he stays busiest in the world of bluegrass, but is also part of a Rage Against the Machine tribute band, as well as being a first call sub for a Pearl Jam tribute, a Fleetwood Mac tribute, multiple 80’s/90’s tributes, and for wedding band gigs.

Chad is considered to be an exceptional teacher who cares deeply about the progress and development of his students and still routinely receives calls asking if he is teaching anywhere. He believes that having a good teacher is a crucial aspect to a long lasting and rewarding pursuit in the art of learning an instrument, and he feels a sense of duty in passing on knowledge with the same patience and kindness that he received from his teachers when he was learning.

EVAN GARNER

Evan Garner has been a private and group instructor for over 16 years, with experience playing & teaching the guitar, bass, drums, cello, double bass, piano, banjo, mandolin & ukulele. Evan studied Classical Guitar and Double Bass at USC and spends his free time touring the US with his band Invoking the Abstract.

He believes that no matter what skill level or instrument, we can continue learning and remain student of our craft for as long as we desire. He offers lessons in all genres and emphasizes using modern and classical approaches to your instrument, as well as focusing on composition and performance at all levels.

VEE MANDAKOVIC

Vee is a 27 year old guitarist, singer, and animator from Peru, South America. For over 10 years Vee has been playing live show as a singer-songwriter and has opened for bands like Daddy’s Beemer. With over 30 released songs, and music that has been broadcasted on nationally syndicated radio stations such as 93.3 FM, Vee is a seasoned full-time musician.

Vee is passionate about all things music and has been teaching privately for 5 years. Lessons include styles ranging from classical and jazz, all the way to alternative rock and metal. Excited to share their knowledge, Vee offers personalized lessons for vocal training or guitar.

TREVOR WALLACE

Music is Trevor’s passion, and has been since he was a child. Since then, he’s picked up many instruments, with his favorites being drums and guitar. For almost a decade, Trevor has also been producing music professionally at his studio, RED records, where he’s met a lot of amazing people and picked up some invaluable teachings on theory, composing, writing, and more that he enjoys passing on to his students. Trevor has been drumming and playing guitar professionally for over 15 years. He has also played in multiple bands, touring the east coast, and has been teaching for almost a decade now.

Trevor is a laid-back person and loves everything about the craft of making music. Trevor’s teaching approach is personalized and varies based on what his students are most interested in, but mainly follows a curriculum of music theory, reading music, building proper habits, songwriting, picking and fingerpicking, chords, rudiments, composing, chord progressions, scales, etc.

He teaches all styles and genres. On guitar he particularly enjoys indie, rock, and fingerstyle. On drums, he loves playing and teaching all styles of rock, pop, metal, gospel, indie, rap, country, and blues.

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Get Your Bass Lessons From Our Professional Teachers Today!

Dreaming of becoming a professional bass guitarist? Let your dream come true, Musicians In Motion bass music classes, Charlotte NC are here to help you. It is one of the best feelings when you are in a group, and you can play the bass guitar to start a jamming session with them. Playing the bass guitar is more than playing with strings. You need to feel each aspect of the bass to enhance its effect.

You can enhance or learn how to play the bass guitar with bass music Charlotte NC. We have professionally trained teachers with prosperous years of experience playing the bass guitar. Learning a musical instrument enriches various abilities in kids. Therefore, allowing your kids to learn musical instruments at an early age is recommended.

What Can You Learn From Our Teachers?

Being a parent, you would always expect the best for your kids. At Musicians In Motion, we have all the trained bass guitar teachers who will help your kids learn how to play bass guitar most joyfully. You can trust our teachers as they are skilled and have years of experience in training. Our bass lessons Waxhaw, NC for beginners are best for them as they would learn from holding a guitar to being a professional guitar player step by step.

Our lively teachers don’t believe in limited learning. We are always there to answer all your questions on point with regular practice. Allowing your kids to our bass classes will prove to be a beneficial investment for kids.

How Are We Different From Others?

You must wonder why you should rely on us for your kids’ bass classes. We understand as parents. You would be worried about your kid’s future to provide them with the best education in every field. Since 2007 our teachers have helped all levels of musicians to enhance their bass guitar skills. Our experts are keen to provide the best knowledge about equipment to your kids so that they can make the learning fruitful and in-depth. What makes us stand unique from others? Here are the reasons:

Our lessons make you learn from a variety of music styles plus the tracks and tunes you love.
We have a staff of professional bass guitar tutors with extensive knowledge and experience.
Our fee structure is fairer than the competitive prices.
We make the sessions welcoming and comforting so that no student feels discomfort and isolated within the class.

Enhance Your Bass Guitar Skills!

Enroll in our private bass classes, Charlotte NC today and add a new skill to your profile with Musicians In Motion. Our experienced and professional teachers are there to hone your skills and make you learn this fantastic instrument. Enroll in our affordable bass guitar classes today!