home-bass audio productions

J.R. Hartley:
guitar and bass instructor, musician.

Sunny sound-proof studio area

Facilities include waiting & parking area,
restroom, coffee kitchenette, & cozy lounge with
Hi-speed Internet & big screen cable TV.

Music Lessons:

20 years professional experience
Flexable: All musical styles & levels
Great references

Email for rates & schedule

*Some guitar samples:

Wind Cries Mary
"Hello, Blackbird'' ' "Across the Universe"
"Low Down" Solo'' ' "3rd World Man"
"Led Zeppelin'' ' "My Sweet Lord"
"Keep My Love Alive'' ' "Long Cool Woman"
"From the Beginning'' ' "Man with the Bible"
"Bouree'' ' "Chester'' ' "COLD SHOT"
"Driven to Tears'' ' "Acoustic 'E' Blues"
"Foxy Lady, Acoustic'' ' "Funk #49"
"Reverb Harmonics'' ' "Hey Ya" "Jobim's Red Skirt"
"JR's Jazz Riff'' ' "Yesterday; Jazz Electric"
"Hammer-On, Oull-Off'' ' "I Dig a Pony"
"Castles of Samd'' ' "Strawberry Feilds"
"Voodoo Chile'' ' "Lemon Song'' ' "Wake Up, Suzie"
"Sizzling Eggfeads; JR -Bass"
"Watercolors'' ' "Hey, Good-Bye-Ya"

*All instruments & voices by "JR"

I began recording, playing and teaching locally in 1985. I now specialize in technique, within a balanced program, consisting of scales & exercises, theory & history, ear- training, and a very broad range of styles,
iInfluenced by everything I've ever heard;
including Pop, Rock, Country, Funk, Reggae, Indie, Bluegrass, Metal, R&B, Soul, & Jazz.

"The student can explore freely
and let their musical expressions evolve."

The best part about teaching music
is feeling the joy when a student's instrument comes to life; and sharing that joy and pride of acconplishment with everyone who hears it.

To me, the most important thing I’d like a student to remember, Is that they will continue to learn and get better, even if they are just thinking about music. I started piano when I was 7; I’m 42 now, and still learning. It inspires me to see students advance; their excitement is contagious!

Instruments: My Gear page has a complete list with pictures. I have a variety of acoustic & electric guitars & basses students may use during lessons until they have their own.

School & influences,1977 – today:
My guitar mentor was Mike Elliott,
and my main bass teacher was Jimmy Anton.
I've played and studied with various other local musicians from the Minneapolis area. Some of these include: Billy Peterson, (bassist for Eagles, Bob Dylan, Steve Miller) Bobby & Ricky Peterson, Michael Bland (drummer for Prince, Soul Asylum, Paul Westerberg) & Bobby Ekstrand, to name a few.

"Letter to New Students"
Hi, and thanks for checking in! I'd be happy to tell you more about music lessons. My schedule is changing around a bit, and fairly open right now; what are some times that would work for you? I specialize in technique for 'beginner to advanced' skill levels. I am comfortable with all musical styles, including electric and acoustic guitar, 4, 5 string electric and fretless bass. I teach at my newly built studio in Minnetonka. It's clean, quiet & smoke-free. I'm a patient teacher, with excellent communication skills. It is helpful for the student to bring a notebook, and some familiar 'guitar music' CDs, (or iPod, videos, or cassettes). I do have extra guitars, basses & amps here; but it is helpful to bring your own if you need any help setting it up. My Location: "Home Bass Studio" 4937 Birchwood Lane, Minnetonka, MN 55343, just southeast of 494 & Hwy #7. I included my own directions and maps since Mapquest is not exactly correct. Instructor: JR Hartley bass & guitar teacher, studio engineer, producer, session musician, consultant 20 years local experience. In addition to my own studio, my teaching history includes:
2001 - 2003 Bud's Music Center, Hopkins, MN
1999 - 2000 Music Tech, Mpls, MN
2006 - 2007 Harbor City School, Duluth, MN
1999 Groves Academy, St. Louis Park, MN

20% -off sale on pre-paid lessons Buy 4, get 1 FREE! The cost is $20. per half hour. You may find someone cheaper, but I can teach you more of what you personally want to know faster than anyone else. I also offer recording lessons on a CD, for no extra charge. 100% Total Satisfaction after your first lesson (only $10.) or no charge. You can find more info here: http://homebassaudio.com/JR_GTR.html
Thank you, for your time and consideration.
Please feel free to call or email with any questions. I hope to hear back from you soon.

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