Jeff is an instructor in guitar, electric bass and double bass with over 20 years experience teaching students from age 9 to adult.

CREDENTIALS

Master of Music (performance and pedagogy)
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

Bachelor of Science in Music
Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN

Private Studies:

Anthony Cox (jazz bass)
Mark Kausch, Lyra Baroque Orchestra (bass)
Robert Anderson, Minnesota Orchestra (bass)
Rodney Whitaker, Jazz at Lincoln Center(jazz bass)
Dennis Irwin, Vanguard Jazz Orchestra(jazz bass)
Jeffrey Van (classical guitar)
Alan Johnston (classical guitar)
Kevin Daley (guitar)

EXPERIENCE

Bethel University, Arden Hills, Minnesota
2003 - present

K & S Conservatory of Music, Woodbury, Minnesota
1990 - present

Schmitt Music Centers, Maplewood and Roseville, Minnesota 1988 - 2006

Hill Murray High School, Maplewood, Minnesota
1992 - 1994

Private instruction is offered in guitar, bass guitar and double bass for students ages 9 to adult. Half-hour lessons are $25.00 per lesson, and one hour lessons are $45.00. For information and scheduling, call 612 987 1119. Messages will be returned promptly.

Jeff also teaches at K & S Conservatory, Woodbury, MN. Lessons are scheduled through the Conservatory at 651-739-7848.   2010/2011 lesson fees are $26.50 per 1/2 hour lesson. Recital opportunities are available for students.

Method books currently used include:

Hal Leonard Guitar Method by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (Books 1 - 3)
A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar by Charles Duncan (Books 1 - 3)
A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar Repertoire ed. by Charles Duncan
New Method for Double Bass by Franz Simandl
The Evolving Bassist by Rufus Reid

To order method books try using www.sheetmusicplus.com, www.lemurmusic.com or www.amazon.com. Or consider Groth Music in Bloomington or any of the Schmitt Music Centers.