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Bass

Nick Schneider
Bass

Nick Schneider is rated as one of the top bass players in jazz today.

• He has performed with such greats as Randy Brecker, Eddie Higgins, The Buddy Rich Big Band, Teddy Wilson and The Tonight Show Band just to name a few.
• Currently Nick has openings for beginners through advanced students at his private teaching studio in Hoffman Estates
• Nick is a faculty member of the Shell Lake Arts Center and is a consultant for their summer jazz camp program
• He is available for clinics and guest performances

His Philosophy: I teach beginners to advanced students the art of time keeping, sight reading, improvisation and performing with small groups and large ensembles. Focus is on all styles but a heavy emphasis on learning jazz standards. Once you have a firm grasp of time keeping, playing with a drummer and the standards you can transfer that knowledge to any musical style.

Contact Nick for more information regarding pricing and availability:

Phone: 847-991-4355

e-mail: Lonote@comcast.net

Steve Hashimoto
Electric Bass

Steve Hashimoto Electric bass guitar instruction. Steven Hashimoto specializes in teaching electric bass guitarists how to become jazz bassists.

His Philosophy:

Learning how to conceptualize walking lines, how to read charts (both big-band notation and lead sheets), soloing concepts and more. If you're a rocker interested in learning more about jazz, or a beginning student, I can help you.

Contact Steve for more information regarding pricing and availability:

Phone: 708-660-9469

e-mail: steven.hashimoto@sbcglobal.net

Richard Armandi
Upright Bass, Electric Bass, and
Low Brass (Tuba, Euphonium, Trombone).

• His teachers have included (Bass)Ray Brown & Rufus Reid and (Brass) Arnold Jacobs & John Fletcher. Rich strives to pass on the great teachings of these and other masters.
• He has well over 20 years of experience teaching at the College level (current appointments: College of DuPage, Triton College, St. Xavier University) and has been on the Bass/Low Brass faculty of the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Workshops since 1990.

His Philosophy:

Reading, tone production, developing a great time feel, soloing, ear training and theory are all part of my Bass course, while breathing, tone production and the aforementioned elements dominate the Brass arena. The goal is to help the student realize their full potential as a musician. I teach all styles of Jazz, Rock, and Classical music, and happily take on beginners through advanced players.

Contact Rich for more information regarding pricing and availability:

Phone: 708-771-7757

e-mail: richard@armandimusic.com