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Merlyn Kelly is a professional bassist from Los Angeles, now based in Tokyo, with extensive international touring and recording experience. Skilled in electric, upright, and synth bass, he has performed in over 30 countries across genres including pop, rock, hip-hop, jazz, and more.

Hello! My name is Dana. I am a graduate of the esteemed University of Miami School of Music. I attended from 91-95 and have my bachelors degree in Studio Music and Jazz. I have been performing and teaching music in my own studio(Dana B Music) for more than 30 years.

Omar Martinez-Sandoval is an active double bass player, educator, and composer based in Philadelphia, PA. Born in Uruapan, Michoacán, México, he began his music studies with Victor Flores at the Conservatorio de las Rosas in Morelia, Mexico. Martinez is Double Bass Faculty at the Peabody Preparatory of Johns Hopkins University.

Overall Teacher of the Year on Lessonface! Alison holds a Masters in Music Ed. Fun, experienced & patient teacher. Alison has taught over 20,000 lessons in various instruments and voice to over 550 students in private lessons and small groups, in person and online. Her students range from age 3 through adults. Alison is the co-owner of Strand Studios in NJ.

Tom Arbaugh is an established musician and teacher who has been playing guitar, bass guitar, and double bass for over 20 years. He has played double bass in concert halls, including Benaroya Hall (home of the Seattle Symphony) for the 2006 and 2007 seasons of the hybrid student/professional Symphony Orchestra, toured Europe with jazz ensembles and wind ensembles over the summer of…

Marshal Herridge is a Vancouver-born jazz bassist currently residing in New York, New York. He has shared the stage with some of North America's preeminent jazz musicians including Anthony Wonsey, Andre White, Kirk MacDonald, Joe Sullivan, Kevin Dean, Al McClean, Remi Bolduc, Joe Farnsworth, Steve Cardenas, Mike Rodriguez, Dave Laing, Lorne Lofsky, Peter Bernstein, John Scofield,…

I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an emphasis in Performance (Electric Bass) from Universidad de las Américas (UDLA) in Quito, Ecuador, in 2022, where I studied under Cayo Iturralde and Mauricio Vega. I currently continue my musical training through classical double bass private lessons with Enrique Sánchez, as well as performance workshops.

I have been playing upright and electric bass professionally for the past decade. I've been teaching private lessons for the past 3 years. I spent 9 years performing and touring with the 44th Army Band. I’ve gigged throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, playing with groups such as the Erik Jekabson Tentet, Salsabrosos, and the Julian Otero Trio.

[4.76 rating over 51 reviews from another lesson platform] Nicholas C. K. is a versatile and experienced musician who believes in teaching the language of music, not just individual instruments. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Nic's approach is tailored to meet you where you are.

**New or existing students, please send me a message regarding scheduling. I may be able to accommodate time slots other than what's currently shown on my calendar. New Students: Please feel free to send me a message about your musical experience and any goals or influences you may have. I'm happy to set up a time to discuss lessons and your goals over the phone as well.