Jeff is a gifted instructor in guitar, electric bass and double bass with
23 years experience in teaching students of all ages and abilities.
CREDENTIALS
M.M. performance and pedagogy
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Bachelor of Science in Music
Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
PRIVATE STUDIES:
BASS
Anthony Cox--Joe Lovano, Stan Getz
Dennis Irwin-- Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Rodney Whitaker-- Jazz at Lincoln Center
Cameron Brown--Sheila Jordan, Don Cherry
Mark Kausch--Lyra Baroque Orchestra
Robert Anderson-- Minnesota Orchestra
GUITAR
Jeffrey Van, University of MN
Alan Johnston, MacPhail Center for Music
Kevin Daley, Private studies
- TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Bethel University, Arden Hills, Minnesota
2003 - present
K & S Conservatory of Music, Woodbury, Minnesota
1990 - present
Schmitt Music Centers, several locations, Minnesota 1988 - 2006
Hill Murray High School, Maplewood, Minnesota
1992 - 1994
PRIVATE LESSON FEES
1/2 Hour Lesson $25 One Hour Lesson $45
For information and scheduling, call 612 987 1119 .
Jeff also teaches at K & S Conservatory, Woodbury, MN.
Call 651 739 7848 for fees and scheduling
Method books currently used include:
Hal Leonard Guitar Method by Will Schmid and Greg Koch (Books 1 - 3)
A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar by Charles Duncan (Books 1 - 3)
A Modern Approach to Classical Guitar Repertoire ed. by Charles Duncan
New Method for Double Bass by Franz Simandl
The Evolving Bassist by Rufus Reid
Method books available at Groth Music, Bloomington or Schmitt Music Centers throughout the Twin Cities.
Or order online at www.sheetmusicplus.com, www.lemurmusic.com or www.amazon.com.