I have been teaching electric bass since 1990 - privately, through clinics, at B.I.T. in Hollywood and currently at
Rock Nation. I have played professionally with Gold- and Platinum-selling artists for over 13 years.Los Angeles, Beverly Hills etc.
I teach students of all ages and levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced).
I cover anything or everything from Proper Right-/Left Hand Technique, Fretboard Orientation, Proper Warm Up, Tuning, Ear Training, Sight-/Chart Reading, Style Versatility, Groove, Timing and Theory to Speed Learning Techniques, Career Orientation, Gear Advice and much more. My approach is very patient and friendly.
I specialize in taking intermediate and professional Rock, Pop, Metal and Blues Players to a much higher level by making them understand bass playing and music in a deeper and more logical way. I teach techniques, fretboard orientation, effective practising, speed learning and theory in a way that will rapidly improve your playing and confidence on stage and in the studio, as well as help you find your own style.
I teach most styles of music and bass techniques, and I work very well with kids and beginners as well.
ELECTRIC BASE GUITAR SCHOOL
If you have any questions or wish to take lessons at my location or yours, please call:
(323) 461- 4816,
or E-mail me at lessons@bjornenglen.com !
(Payments accepted are cash, checks or major credit cards.)
"What about Bjorn Englen? The man who polished up my bass guitar skills for an upcoming film American Dreamer. Between him and Beaver Felton at Bass Central I got quite up to snuff, like real quick." (You Gotta Read This Magazine)
"I have to mention that Bjorn Englen helped me out a lot as a bass teacher." (Christy Glenn, Relax To Paris)
Quick Tip #1:
"Learning an instrument is a slow process. Be patient and remember to practise efficiently about 6 times per week in small doses ! Don't rush through the exercises ! Play everything perfectly as slow as possible and speed will come naturally ! "
Quick Tip #2:
"Remember why you started playing in the first place ! Take it seriously but always try to have fun with it ! In addition to taking lessons, get in or start a band ! Play with a drummer as much as possible, and stay open to all styles of music and bass playing ! Even if all you ever want to do is play one particular style of music or bass, playing or at least listening to different syles of music will make you a better bass player period."
Quick Tip #3:
"Understand that some people that you play with may pick on you or try to put you down. Remember to take this as a compliment, and understand that those kind of people do it because they're jealous of you. Usually because you're either better, better looking, younger or have a better track record than them. I have come across quite a few people like this in my career, but rarely do I choose to work with any of them anymore."
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