Learn from Great Bass Guitar Teachers

Ksenia Vasileva is a Russian-born, New York City–based bassist, sound designer, and composer whose career bridges live performance, sonic branding, and music technology. After achieving major success in her home country performing across jazz, pop, and experimental scenes, she decided to move on and pursue an international path in music and innovation.

Benjamin is a musician in New York City. He has been studying music since the age of 3. His background includes Violin, Cello, Percussion, Drum Set, Voice, Electric Bass, and Upright Bass. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music where he majored in Upright Bass Performance. He has studied with Dave Zinno, John Lockwood, Hal Crook, Bruce Gertz, and Susan Hagen.

Hello! My name is Julian Arias and I have been living in the U.S since I was 10. Music has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I completed my Bachelor's degree in Music performance and Education in the University of Miami, which is in the top 10 music schools in the U.S. Even thought I completed my career in classical music, I play all styles of music.

Hello! My name is John Dorney. I am a Berklee College of Music alumni and educator located in Brooklyn NY. I have 5+ years of teaching both privately and for after school programs such as The School of Rock (3+ years) and The Williamsburg Music Studio. I also teach online lessons and have been doing so for 2+ years.

I've had a long career as a touring and recording bassist performing a variety of styles such as rock, blues, jazz, pop, country, soul, r&b. I've been fortunate enough to make a living covering it all. Hundreds of radio and television jingles as well as cd and vinyl recordings including the last release by the band "Healing Sixes" featuring blues guitar great Joe Bonamassa.

Gordon Lewis is a freelance musician/composer based out of Colorado. He has been performing and touring over a decade. He currently composes music for films/commercials while teaching and running his record label. Gordon grew up in northern Minnesota playing bluegrass music and singing in church. He went on to attend the Perpich Center for the Arts in Golden Valley, MN.

My name is Justin Butler. I am 37 years old and I am from St. Louis, MO. I am a professional musician and music producer/audio engineer as well as a part time singer-songwriter. My two main instruments are the guitar and the drums, and I have been playing both for 24 years.

Thank you for taking the time to learn more about me! I had an interest in education at a young age. After heart surgery left me unable to participate in sports or recess in the fifth grade, I became a teacher’s assistant, and my love for teaching began to blossom. In the sixth grade, I began playing the viola. I went on to become viola section leader in high school.

Khabu teaches ukulele, guitar, and improvisation for all instruments. He has held numerous workshops and clinics throughout Europe and North America, in schools such as Arizona State University (Phoenix), Bennington College (Vermont), California State University (Hayward), Denver University (Colorado), HSPVA (Houston, Texas), SUNY (New Paltz), University of Arkansas…

Singer-songwriter multi-instrumentalist composer Albert "H.G. Welp" is ready and able to teach you everything he knows about making music. A former Berklee College of Music scholarship recipient, he spent his twenties playing bars and honing his craft in Miami, Florida, before moving to New York City in 2022.