Sam Johnson Music and Lessons
Do You Want to become a better musician?
PRACTICE - Energetic, fun, encouraging and motivating lessons.
My mission is to keep YOU growing and improving with every lesson. You can learn any style at any level and at any age. This is all about helping you practice more efficiently and effectively toward your goals!
ASK - What are you looking for?
Private lessons, classes, and groups for electric bass, upright bass, guitar, and piano. You can also schedule music theory and composition tutoring sessions. Always ask questions; It’s the best way to get what you want!
HAVE FUN - Ready to learn, develop and improve? Try out a group lesson or ensemble. Or really dive in with some private lessons or music theory and composition tutoring!
Sign up now and start playing music today!
Electric Bass
From rock and roll to heart and soul, the bass is the cornerstone of every band and creates the groove that makes people move! I’ll get you playing some sweet riffs in no time.
I combine the use of many methods and techniques to develop a lesson that is specific to your needs. I’ll show you how to read music, play by ear, read tabs, and learn songs on your own.
Upright Bass
One of my personal favorite instruments to teach. There are no frets! But don’t fret about it. I’ll teach you everything you need to know to sound great!
Most students switch to upright bass later in years and I’ve developed a system of getting to know the instrument quickly so that you can be successful in a short amount of time and catch up to the friends and musicians you want to play with.
Guitar
Whether you are a singer, a song writer, or just like to play classical, the guitar is a versatile instrument that will give you many years of enjoyment! From keeping it tuned to playing complicated fingering patterns, I’ll help you get the most out of your playing.
Piano
NOW OFFERING: Electronic Music Lessons - Synthesizers, Sequencers, Loopers, Keyboards, Drum Machines and more! Open up your piano playing to a whole new level.
Learn piano skills while learning electronic music: From learning your scales to playing Sonatas, I’ll help you find what you are passionate about and hone your skills to achieve it.
Any method will work, its all about the time spent practicing correctly! We’ll work on technique, posture, learning the keys and learning MUSIC, so you can enjoy playing your favorite songs!
Group Lessons & Ensembles
Playing with others is fun and can help you excel more quickly. I’m always creating more ways to help you practice and play with others.
Summer 2022
Guitar Class
Rock Ensemble
Upright Bass Warmup Class
Music Theory & Composition
My degree is in Jazz and Studio Music which included an in depth study of theory and composition, so of course I LOVE sharing what I’ve learned with others. Think music theory is to hard to grasp? I got you covered. Always wanted to write your own music? I know how to help you get it done!
What My students are saying…
Don’t take my word for it! Finding the right teacher can be a lot of work. My students explain what they like and why I am the right match for them. Read what they have to say and and see if I might be a good fit for you too!
From a graduating senior after 3 years of playing double bass in the orchestra with my help.
“Sam is an amazing musician and his classes are fantastic! I am learning to play bass and my son is learning guitar. Both are splendid! The theory and practice are fun and easy to learn with his methods.”
“Sam is very professional and very knowledgeable. He really takes the time to explain things so you understand. He is super talented and uses multiple instruments to teach with, which helped me understand how to play in different keys on the guitar.”
“I’ve been taking bass lessons from Sam for over 4 years. I appreciate that he teaches to where I am, and what my needs are—his lessons are tailored to the individual student. He is patient and caring. ”
“Sam teaches great technique work and he really helped me learn some new styles as well as tightening up my current skills. The lessons are very enjoyable!”
WHO IS SAM JOHNSON…
With over 25 years teaching and performing experience, I have learned to adapt to just about every musical and educational situation. I don’t just use one technique for every student or band, I have many teaching methods and creative ideas that I’ve learned over the years of teaching and performing so I can give YOU the best experience for you!
I am a patient teacher and I care about your learning and growth. Music is my life and nothing gives me greater joy than to help others learn to play and play well.
Listening to music is a powerful way to change our mood, express our emotions, and just enjoy our life. But PLAYING music is a whole other level! Playing music for a living brings me joy every day. Whether you play professionally or just for yourself, I hope it will always be a skill that brings you deep satisfaction.
Interested in Sam’s skills a bass player, Sound/light engineer, Mobile or studio recording, Arranging & Chart writing? Click the buttons below!
“Sam is serious about music, but has a laid back style that helps you feel at ease right away. He knows what it takes to play like a pro...because his is a pro!”