Jesse Lear Bass Lessons
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Introduction
Hi there! My name is Jesse Lear, I'm a professional bassist and composer in the Chicago area, and I have been teaching both acoustic and electric bass lessons as well as songwriting for over 5 years.
I have substantial experience teaching all ages (from 5 to 65), musical styles, and levels - from beginner to advanced. I offer both online and in-person lessons throughout Chicago.
When studying with me, we prioritize what you are excited to learn first. I'm here to guide you where you want to go as well as help you ask questions to stay curious and find answers. If I can get you to walk away from a lesson eager to learn more, then the rest takes care of itself. You will surpass your goals in no time.
Many teachers have a set, restrictive curriculum they like to teach, which doesn't work for all students. I love creating each student's songs and supplementary exercises around their expressed interests. This offers a more personalized approach. My extensive background in performing and writing for jazz, soul/R&B/funk, pop/rock, classical, and other music genres can help you on your individual musical journey.
After years of performing and teaching music throughout Chicago and beyond, I enjoy sharing with others the excitement that playing music has brought into his life.
Overview
Serves Chicago, IL
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Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Jen J.
Jul 31, 2024
When I started playing bass, I spent several months trying to learn on my own and was not progressing well. Next, I tried two different instructors, and they accelerated my progress a little, but I kept looking for a better fit in terms of vibes and skills.
Then I met Jesse. We vibed well right away. He asked about my goals and learning style (no one else had). He demonstrated expertise in the instrument (specializing in double bass and bass guitar) and (importantly) in accessible methods of instruction.
After just a few lessons, I started progressing more quickly than ever before. He helped me learn palm muting for picking and a truly genius fingerstyle muting technique. He focused my attention on dynamics and fingering in a way that I hadn’t before, and my right hand technique was so bad that his instruction made a huge difference. My note consistency and accuracy started improving, his rhythmic training improved my timing and groove, and suddenly so many stuck points were relieved. I started sounding like a bass player.
Every lesson brings another layer of learning that keeps me engaged and improving. I want to continue working with Jesse for years to come. Just being with him feels good, and my daily practice between lessons has become so much more productive with his guidance.
Jon R.
May 3, 2024
Learning with Jesse has been a great experience. I had a frustrating time as a kid trying to learn guitar and bass, so I finally gave up on them, thinking the problem was me. It turns out it wasn’t. Years later I decided to give it another go and started bass lessons with Jesse. Jesse’s not only amazingly skilled himself, but he’s patient and works with me at my own level. I can actually play!
Nwaku E.
Jul 31, 2024
Jesse is an exceptional teacher who truly knows his craft. From our first intake call, he understood my goals and tailored our lessons to meet them. In just over a month, I've seen remarkable improvement and feel much more confident in my playing. His passion for teaching shines through in every session. Highly recommend!
Thumbtack Customer
Apr 3, 2024
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When I started taking bass lessons with Jesse, I often didn't practice and hardly knew what it was I should study or practice next. Within a few months of my lessons beginning, Jesse had worked with me to develop a structured and completely sustainable practice routine that I stick with to this day. Jesse always pointed me in new musical directions, but it was ultimately always my choice what I pursued at the end of the day, and he'd guide me through whatever it was I wanted to learn so that I could get what I wanted to out of my lessons. Now I find myself playing along to all my favorite songs, and I'm even playing in a community band.
Thumbtack Customer
Apr 1, 2024
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Jesse has shown continual patience with my learning speed and is incredibly creative with his approach to tackling my unique learning style. I have found him to be kind yet persistent, ensuring that I understand the key concepts of whatever we're learning. I am also enjoying the freedom to guide my own learning via my interests, with Jesse structuring lessons based on my own specific goals. All round, a fantastic teacher!
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