Joe Martone: Guitar and Bass

Name: Joe Martone

Instruments taught: Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Ukulele

Rate: $20 per ½ hour, $38 per hour

Other instruments played: Upright Bass, Lap Steel Guitar

Teaching since: 2004

Teaching at Bill’s since: 2005

Experience playing music: Have been playing for over 11 years

Bands played in: Joe Martone Trio (Bass)

Genres of music taught: Blues, Rock, Metal, Jazz, Latin, Reggae

Education: University of Maryland Baltimore County, currently a senior in music composition

Personal teaching style/philosophy: “Lessons are geared for the individual. Learning to read music is essential. If you want to learn music you will make time to practice. The teacher offers advice, insight, corrections, tries to fix bad habits, but it is ultimately the student who is responsible for his or her progress. I teach all ages and listen to all styles. I challenge my student, but I don’t give them anything they can’t handle.”