Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

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BassCompositionDouble BassGuitarKeyboardMusic History📍 14168 Poway Rd suite 104, Poway, CA 92064, USA💷 Prices from $50 (30 minutes)

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 ov

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Instruments
Bass, Composition, Double Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Music History, Music Production, Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting, Sound Engineering, Synthesiser, Ukulele
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Lesson prices
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100
Other Lesson Prices
Lessons are $50 for each 30 min lesson. Lessons are scheduled once per week at the same time. After the 1st month, students may save by paying monthly $180 per month.
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About 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.

Lesson prices

Currency: 🇺🇸 United States (US) dollar ($ USD)
30 minutes
$50
45 minutes
$75
60 minutes
$100
Other Lesson Prices
Lessons are $50 for each 30 min lesson. Lessons are scheduled once per week at the same time. After the 1st month, students may save by paying monthly $180 per month.
Discounted Introductory Lesson
No
Tip: Ask whether prices vary by level, lesson length, and whether lessons are online or in-person.
Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy

I do not offer refunds.  I ask that you make schedule changes or ask for cancellations at least 1 week in advance.  Of course, if you are sick stay home, and let me know you are sick.  I will do my best to set up makeup lessons when times are available.

Lesson details

What they teach

Instruments
Bass, Composition, Double Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Music History, Music Production, Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting, Sound Engineering, Synthesiser, Ukulele
Genres
Blues, Christian Music, Classical Music, Country, Disco, Electronic Music, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Music for Children, New-Age Music, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Ska, Soul music, Traditional Music
Sub-genres
Acid Jazz, Afrobeat, Ambient, Americana, Avant-garde, Baroque Pop, Big Band, Bluegrass, Bossa Nova, Breakbeat, Cajun, Calypso, Celtic, Chanson, Cumbia, Dancehall, Darkwave, Death Metal, Dream Pop, Drum and Bass, Dubstep, Electro House, Emo, Experimental, Flamenco, Flamenco Pop, Folktronica, Future Bass, Garage Rock, Gospel, Grunge, Gypsy Jazz, Hard Rock, Hardcore Punk, IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), Indie Folk, Indietronica, Industrial, Mambo, Mariachi, Merengue, Metal, Metalcore, Minimal Techno, Motown, Musical Theatre, Neo-Soul, New Wave, Noise Rock, Nu Disco, Nu Jazz, Opera, Orchestral, Polka, Post-Grunge, Post-Punk, Power Metal, Progressive House, Psychedelic Rock, Punk Rock, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), Salsa, Shoegaze, Singer-Songwriter, Ska Punk, Smooth Jazz, Southern Rock, Speed Metal, Stoner Rock, Surf Rock, Swing, Synthwave, Tango, Tango Nuevo, Tech House, Trance, Trap, Tropical House, UK Garage, Viking Metal, West Coast Swing, Worldbeat, Yacht Rock

Lesson setup

Where lessons take place
Teacher's Location
Languages
Not specified

Students & levels

Levels taught
Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers
Youngest age taught
6
Class sizes
One-to-One (Individual), Duo (Two students), Trio (Three students), Group (Four students+)

Exams & qualifications

Exam preparation
I don't teach grades to my students
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Jazz and Studio Music Performance on Bass from The Univeristy of Miami, Miami, FL (1999), Double Bass Coach at 5 Poway High Schools for 20 years (2025), Classical Double Bass Studies after college - 6 years (2010), Over 20 years experience teaching Double Bass in Public Schools (2025)