Roman Gastelum’s Bass & Music Theory Lessons
Roman Gastelum’s Bass & Music Theory Lessons

Roman Gastelum’s Bass & Music Theory Lessons

$60/hour
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Interested musical styles

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Introduction
My name is Roman Gastelum and I teach bass guitar (electric bass), upright (double) bass, music theory and composition. I AM LOCATED IN DTLA. Accepting dedicated students! Please only send a request if you have a definitive time frame for beginning lessons. I prefer to teach students ranging anywhere between ages 8 to 75 years old. Lessons are tailored specifically to the student’s interests and needs. I can travel to the student, the student to me, or lessons can be held remotely. (a fee is applied when traveling to student and varies based on travel distance) Fall discount offers! Message me for details. Bio: Roman Gastelum is an acoustic & electric bassist, vocalist, lyricist and composer based in Los Angeles, CA. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance from Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. His influences range from Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, Country, Classical, Alternative, Indie, Rock and Pop music. Roman is active on the Los Angeles music scene today whether he is recording, performing live on stage, an enthusiastic private lesson instructor, a thoughtful lyricist, or composing artistically and commercially. Roman is the bassist, vocalist and lyricist of eclectic progressive rock project - Jigsaw Falling. Roman released his highly anticipated debut full length record “EQuilibrium” on 9.29.23. The music was composed and arranged in its entirety by Roman, with the project consisting of fellow musicians from the Los Angeles scene, including tenor saxophonist and engineer Brandon Wilkins, trumpeter Aaron Janik, guitarist Andy Waddell, keyboardist Scott Tibbs, drummer Jason Prushko, and Roman on bass (and sometimes vocals). The inspiration and style of the music is Roman’s interpretation of creating a true balance between both boom bap (Hip Hop), and bop/post-bop (Jazz), along with some influences from the UK and other various modern styles.
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Katrin K.
Apr 29, 2024
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From the very first communication, Roman has been extremely professional and reliable. My teen plays the upright bass and wanted to learn bass guitar, and Roman is the absolute perfect instructor! It's difficult to find someone who is both a great musician AND a great teacher, but Roman is that person. Would highly recommend.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Greg K.
Oct 7, 2023
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I decided to pick up electric bass, so I gave a few different teachers a try, but Roman was the one I stuck with. He really takes into account your personal goals when organizing lessons and explains how to work towards them. Most importantly, though, he just loves music. You can see him enjoy both playing and teaching, highly recommended.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, the student can read music • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Renee C.
Aug 23, 2023
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I've been taking lessons from Roman for about 6 weeks now and I am very happy I chose him. Roman is always on time, patient and teaches me something different every session. I enjoy my classes with Roman and look forward to them.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Yes, the student can read music • Jazz • Blues • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Matt P.
Aug 22, 2023
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Roman is an awesome teacher. Shows up on time, super-professional. He’s also very knowledgeable on the instrument…a TRUE bass player. Good at interpreting what his student is inspired by and focusing his lesson plans around that, making learning from him fun as well as productive. Highly recommend him.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Rock • Blues • Classical • Jazz • Folk • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Alireza G.
May 18, 2023
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This guy has single-handedly started forming a foundation for my child and his bass journey despite my son not knowing a single thing about the instrument nor music at all. Overall, 10/10 music experience !!!

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, the student cannot read music • Jazz • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

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