Learn from Great Upright Bass Teachers

My name is Jess Block. I'm from Long Island, New York. I started playing the bass at age 10. My primary teachers in grade school were Emil Botti, Eugene Levinson, Joel Braun and Ron Castillo. I earned a degree from Juilliard Pre-College in 2009. I attended Manhattan School of Music for my Bachelors where I studied with Tim Cobb.

Hello, I'm from El Bolsón Patagonia Argentina. I am a graduated from Escuela de Musica Popular de Avllaneda (EMPA) with the specialization of bass and double bass in tango and jazz. I worked in various musical genres such as jazz, soul, funk, tango, folklore, bossa, rock, etc.

Abram Racin is a New Orleans–based professional multi-instrumentalist whose work spans traditional jazz, swing, country, blues, and roots music. Raised in West Virginia, he developed a foundation in traditional music through his upbringing and learning experiences at the Augusta Heritage Center.

7+ Years Teaching Experience MM Student-The Peabody Institute BM ‘23-The Juilliard School 2024 Sarasota Music Festival Fellow 2022-2023 Juilliard CLIMB Teaching Fellow Performed with orchestras in Carnegie Hall, David Geffin Hall, and the Hopkins Bloomberg Center Author/Composer of "Moments Musicaux with Marchena and Momo" I want to help you achieve your musical goals, whether…

Robert Johnson -Born in Toronto, Robert moved to the west coast in 1995. He quickly established himself on the music scene as a much sought after Electric and Upright bass player. Over Robert's 30 year musical career, he has performed and taught and has shared the stage with an impressive list of artists.

Adrienne Schoenfeld is a teaching artist, composer, and bassist based in New York City. She has been teaching piano for five years, working with over 70 students to cultivate their love of music. She has a classical and improvisational background, with a Masters degree in Concert Composition from NYU Steinhardt and a Bachelors in Music from Berklee College of Music.

I am excited to begin teaching online bass students. I have performance experience as a Carnival Cruise Lines musician. Teaching is also something that excites me. I have had students of all ages, and enjoy teaching online or in person. Teaching bass is something I learned while studying music at DePaul University. Please contact me in order to start lessons!

Volkan Orhon is a professor of double bass at the University of Iowa. Native of Turkey, he was a prizewinner in the Concert Artists Guild, the co­-first prize at the International Society of Bassists Competitions, and was the first bassist ever to win the grand prize at the American String Teacher’s Association Solo Competition.