Learn Electric & Upright Bass
Private Lessons For Beginners to Advanced Students in Funk, Jazz, Rock, Pop & Beyond.
Whether you're learning bass for the first time or refining your technique for live gigs and auditions, our bass instructors offer personalized lessons in a professional studio environment. Located in Elmsford, NY, Lagond Music School specializes in contemporary styles like Jazz, Latin, Funk, R&B, Rock, and Pop — helping students of all ages build groove, confidence, and real-world performance skills.
Chris Anderson
Bass & Songwriting Instructor
Chris Anderson is a world-touring electric and upright bassist with over 50 album credits across jazz and popular music. A graduate of the Hartt School and SUNY Purchase, he’s performed with artists like Ingrid Michaelson, Rachel Platten, and Postmodern Jukebox, and co-leads the nationally touring project Whiskey Heart. As a longtime Lagond educator, Chris brings deep industry experience and a passion for preparing students to perform, write, and succeed in the real world.
What You’ll Learn
Bass fundamentals: proper technique, posture, and hand positioning
Groove, timing, and how to “lock in” with a drummer
Fingerstyle, slap bass, and pick playing techniques
How to read bass charts, tabs, and basic notation
Ear training, music theory, and scale application for bass
How to build bass lines for jazz, funk, rock, pop, and R&B
Audition coaching for music programs, ensembles, NYSSMA, and college preparation / demos
Songwriting basics and composing from the bass perspective
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Ready to Book Your Lesson?
Get started with a trial session or contact us to learn more.
info@lagondmusic.org
(914) 345-0512
9 Haven St
Elmsford, NY 10523