Gideon's profile and their contact details have been verified by our experts
Gideon
- Rate $43
- Response 1h
$43/hr
See Guitar tutors
This teacher is currently unavailable
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Rock Guitar
University tutor and band musician with four years experience playing the bass, electric, and acoustic guitar in El Paso. Whether you're a beginner, looking to level up, or just trying to freshen up y
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Rock Guitar
Lesson location
About Gideon
Hey, I’m a musician from El Paso, Texas, and a student at NMSU. I picked up the guitar four years ago, and it completely changed my life—I’ve been hooked ever since. Whether it’s bass, electric, or acoustic, I love helping others find that same excitement in playing. My lessons are all about making music fun and accessible, no matter your skill level. Whether you want to learn your favorite songs, improve your technique, or just jam, I’m here to help. Let’s make some music together!
See more
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Professional
- +7
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Professional
Kids
1st Year
2nd Year
3rd Year
4th year
Graduate
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Teaching Method:
My teaching style is very flexible, I'm not strict on how the lessons should be and will easily adjust my teaching to fit your level/accommodations. However, I do believe that everyone's first lesson should be structured so I can appropriately gauge you as a player. Below I've listed the first lesson you would follow and help me identify your strengths and weaknesses.
Lesson Plan: Beginner Bass Guitar (First Lesson):
Objective:
By the end of the lesson, the student will understand basic bass techniques, be able to play a simple bassline, and feel comfortable holding and playing the instrument.
1. Introduction (5 min)
Briefly introduce yourself and your experience.
Ask the student about their musical background, goals, and favorite genres.
2. Understanding the Bass Guitar (10 min)
a. Parts of the bass: headstock, tuners, neck, frets, strings, pickups, and bridge.
b. String names and numbers (E - A - D - G).
c. How to properly hold the bass while sitting and standing.
3. Basic Technique (15 min)
a. Left Hand: Finger placement, fretting notes, and avoiding buzz.
b. Right Hand: alternating fingers vs. pick playing
c. Basic Muting: Avoiding unwanted string noise.
4. Playing the First Notes (15 min)
Learn and play open strings with proper plucking technique.
Introduce fretting
Play a simple one-string exercise to develop coordination.
5. Basic Bassline (20 min)
Introduce a simple 4-note bassline (e.g., classic blues or rock groove).
Play along with a slow metronome or backing track.
Focus on even timing and clean tone.
6. Wrapping Up & Next Steps (5 min)
Recap key points from the lesson.
Assign practice:
Warm-up exercises (open strings & fretted notes).
Play the 4-note bassline daily.
Discuss what they want to learn next (favorite songs, styles, techniques).
Answer any questions and encourage consistent practice.
Total Time: 60 Minutes
My lessons are mainly targeted towards beginners and intermediate players looking to freshen up on certain elements such as music theory, picking styles, speed, etc.
See more
Rates
Rate
- $43
Pack prices
- 5h: $213
- 10h: $427
online
- $43/h
Gideon's Video
Similar Guitar tutors in El Paso
Albert
Pukekohe & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Luke
Upper Hutt & online
- $35/h
- 1st lesson free
Justin
Nelson & online
- $65/h
Shane
Motueka & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Juan
Auckland & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Tyrone
Lower Hutt & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Ryan
Christchurch
- $39/h
- 1st lesson free
Floyd
Wellington & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Nigel
Porirua
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Faith
Auckland & online
- $35/h
- 1st lesson free
Daniel
Auckland
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Richard
Auckland & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Shane
Wellington & online
- $70/h
- 1st lesson free
Don Celsus Shenal Iranga
Auckland
- $40/h
- 1st lesson free
Dave Coleclough
Dunedin & online
- $50/h
- 1st lesson free
Chris
Auckland & online
- $100/h
Joaquin
Auckland & online
- $51/h
Felix
Lower Hutt & online
- $80/h
- 1st lesson free
Gregory
Ngāruawāhia
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
Caylen
Hamilton & online
- $60/h
- 1st lesson free
-
See Guitar tutors
