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Bass Lessons in White Plains

Learn bass from working Westchester musicians — at home in White Plains or online.

Kids & adults. All levels. All styles.

Locking in with the drummer Walking bass & grooves Slap & modern techniques Reading charts Bass near White Plains R&B in your White Plains home
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What you'll learn

A complete bassist,
your way.

Every lesson combines technique, groove, and the music you want to play.

Your teacher

Teachers who gig, teach, and
inspire.

All of our teachers hold advanced degrees in music and bring years of performance experience to every lesson. No textbook teachers.

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Neal Perrine
Neal Perrine
Bass
9 Years
BassGuitarPianoMusic Theory
James Madison University
Ethan Cohn
Ethan Cohn
Guitar
11 years
GuitarBass
B.M. McGill University, M.M. the New School
Dan Montgomery
Dan Montgomery
Bass
16 years
Bass
B.M. University of Miami
Tal Kalman
Tal Kalman
Saxophone
10 Years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
B.M. University of the Pacific & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Joey Curreri
Joey Curreri
Trumpet
8 Years
TrumpetPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
B.M. University of Miami & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman
Jazz Piano
11 Years
Jazz PianoMusic TheoryCompositionImprovisation
B.A. Brown University & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Miles Mindlin
Miles Mindlin
Guitar
7 years
Guitar
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Markiian Krysa
Markiian Krysa
Drums
8 years
Drums
Municipal Academy of Music
Sasha Ripley
Sasha Ripley
Saxophone
8 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetGuitar
B.M. Berklee College of Music, M.M. UCLA
Angelina Kolobukhova
Angelina Kolobukhova
Voice
8 years
VoicePiano
B.M. Adelphi University
Yuval Amihai
Yuval Amihai
Guitar
21 years
GuitarPianoMusic TheoryImprovisation
Jerusalem Academy of Music, Rimon School of Music
Jackson Potter
Jackson Potter
Guitar
12 years
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Miami, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alexandra Ridout
Alexandra Ridout
Trumpet
12 Years
TrumpetFlugelhornHorn in FBugel
B.M. Royal Academy & M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Peru Eizagirre
Peru Eizagirre
Drums
13 years
Drums
M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Alden Hellmuth
Alden Hellmuth
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboe
B.M. University of Hartford, M.M. UCLA
Julian Brezon
Julian Brezon
Saxophone
15 years
SaxophoneFluteClarinetPiano
M.M. City College of New York
Noa Chait
Noa Chait
Voice
10 years
VoicePiano
B.M. New School
Raphael Silverman
Raphael Silverman
Guitar
Experienced
Guitar
B.A. Columbia University
Ilhan Saferali
Ilhan Saferali
Piano
Experienced
PianoTrumpet
The New School
Alex Heffron
Alex Heffron
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarPiano
B.M. University of Colorado Boulder
Quinton Cain
Quinton Cain
Drums
Experienced
Drums
B.M. Manhattan School of Music
Finn Wiest
Finn Wiest
Drums
Experienced
DrumsPercussionPiano
Marcello Cardillo
Marcello Cardillo
Drums
Experienced
DrumsComposition
B.M. & M.M. Conservatory of Amsterdam, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Michael Hilgendorf
Michael Hilgendorf
Guitar
Experienced
GuitarCompositionImprovisation
B.M. Columbia College Chicago, M.M. Manhattan School of Music
Your path

From first grooves to
locked-in pockets.

Pick your style. We'll build the technique to match.

Root-note mastery, melodic bass lines, and the songs people know.

Skills
  • Root-note playing
  • Basic plucking
  • Major/minor scales
  • Reading tab
Repertoire
  • With or Without You
  • Come As You Are
  • Seven Nation Army
  • Under Pressure
Skills
  • Scale-based fills
  • Chord tones
  • Octaves & arpeggios
  • Band section work
Repertoire
  • Money (Pink Floyd)
  • Another One Bites the Dust
  • Hysteria (Muse)
  • Good Times
Skills
  • Complex fills
  • Lead bass playing
  • Advanced pick technique
  • Band leadership
Repertoire
  • Yes / Geddy Lee repertoire
  • Rush bass features
  • Complex prog
  • Original bass arrangements

Not sure which route is right for you?

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Try it, then build a plan.

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In-Home
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Your first lesson, in your living room.

A real 30-minute lesson with your matched teacher, right at home. Meet them, play a little, and see the fit before you commit to anything.

  • A professional performing musician at your door
  • The same teacher every week — never a stranger
  • Flexible packages, credits roll forward, no contracts

Not sure which fits? Book a first lesson and we'll help you choose.

Prices shown are for Westchester at-home lessons and are subject to our terms of service.

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Need a bass? Rent one from us.

Rent an electric or upright bass from our studio. Try before you buy.

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"Marcello is an amazing drum instructor! We look forward to his lesson every week!"
Zoe S. · Bass · Drums
"amazing teacher learned to play some songs on the piano right away highly recommended"
AMPM L. · Bass · Piano
"Alden is a wonderful teacher (sax for our elder and recorder for our younger). Highly recommend! And Tal runs a great ship. Really easy to deal with, price is right and incredible musicians."
Andy K. · Bass · Saxophone
"Great teacher! helped me learning the clarinet in less than a month. I’m already playing my favorite disney songs"
עדן ל. · Bass · Clarinet
"I’ve been Erika’s student now for several months. I love learning guitar from her. She is so knowledgeable and friendly. I look forward to my lesson every week. Highly recommend."
tessa F. · Bass · Guitar
"Quick & friendly service! Saved us with a last minute rental!!! Will be back forsure"
Mark G. · Bass · Music
Common questions

Bass questions, answered.

Do I need my own bass?

Yes — consistent practice needs your own instrument. A decent starter electric bass is affordable; uprights are often rented.

Electric or upright — which should I start with?

Electric is easier to start and covers rock/pop/funk/R&B. Upright is required for classical and most traditional jazz.

What age can kids start?

Electric bass age 8+; upright bass usually 10+ due to size.

How much are bass lessons in White Plains?

Start with a first lesson — a real 30-minute in-home bass lesson with your matched teacher, so you can see the fit before committing. After that, flexible 4- and 10-lesson packages let you save and use credits at your pace. See our Westchester pricing page for full rates.

Do your teachers travel to White Plains?

Yes! Our bass teachers travel directly to your White Plains home for every lesson. You can also choose online lessons if that's more convenient. Same teacher, same time each week.

Can I start bass as a complete beginner in White Plains?

Absolutely. Many of our White Plains students start with zero experience. Your teacher will build a custom plan starting with the basics, and you'll be playing music you enjoy within the first few weeks.

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Our Locations

Home lessons & studio options

📍 Soho - by Prince Street

📍 Bed-Stuy - by the J/M/Z Myrtle Ave

📍 Bushwick - by the Wilson Ave L

📍 Crown Heights - by the Utica Ave A/C

📍 Prospect Heights - by Botanic Garden

📍 Greenpoint - by Greenpoint Ave G

📍 Upper East Side - by the 96th St 6

📍 Upper West Side - by the 1/2/3 96th St

📍 Financial District - by Wall St

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How we teach bass in White Plains

Every bass student learns at their own pace, and lessons are shaped around the music you actually want to play. You'll build fluency in the core techniques that define the instrument, from fingerstyle and slap to pop and pick playing, while developing the rhythmic feel, timing, and sense of harmony that hold a groove together. The goal is instruction that stays engaging and rewarding, so that progress on the bass feels as creative as it does technical.

Lessons draw on the styles that keep bass players busy today, whether that's funk, jazz, rock, blues, or pop, without losing sight of the fundamentals that underpin all of them. Alongside accuracy and clean technique, real attention goes to tone, articulation, and phrasing, the things that separate a competent player from a musical one. Students are encouraged to find their own voice on the instrument while mastering the versatility that makes a bassist genuinely useful in any band.

A structured, step-by-step approach gives dedicated players a clear path forward, with every part of a lesson, from technical exercises to playing real music, tailored to the individual. That balance of discipline and room to experiment builds both competence and confidence over time. The result is a learning experience that stays enjoyable while steadily moving each student toward the goals they set for themselves.

Kalman Music pairs personalized teaching with an environment meant to be supportive and inspiring rather than intimidating. Lessons center on real skill, musical expression, and putting what you learn to practical use, giving players the tools to grow as musicians and not just as technicians. For anyone serious about the bass, it's a place to sharpen your playing while continuing to explore what you can do with the instrument.

What sets Kalman Music apart for bass lessons in White Plains?

Kalman Music combines personalized instruction with a supportive, inspiring environment. Lessons focus on skill mastery, musical expression, and practical application, offering students the tools needed to thrive as bass players. With focused, personalized instruction, musicians can experience focused growth while exploring their creative potential, making Kalman Music the ideal destination for serious and passionate bassists.

Learning Bass in White Plains

Bass lessons in White Plains are shaped by the neighborhood's creative pulse. The county seat: walkable, diverse, and increasingly vibrant, with a growing downtown dining and arts scene. Our bassists are active performers who bring that same artistry into your home.

Practicing at home

Downtown condos and apartments vary in size, but surrounding residential areas offer single-family homes with ample practice space.

The scene here

White Plains is Westchester's urban center and cultural hub, with the Westchester Philharmonic performing at the Performing Arts Center and a calendar of downtown festivals featuring live music year-round.

Nearby: White Plains Performing Arts Center · Metro-North Harlem line to White Plains station

Study Bass Lessons with Elite NYC Teachers in White Plains

Explore your musical potential with bass lessons in White Plains. Perfect for kids, teens, and adults—book now.

Near White Plains Metro-North station, Mamaroneck Avenue downtown, and the Cross-Westchester Expressway (I-287) in White Plains.

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★★★★★
These guys are great. I’m a musician from Dallas, TX & played a show in NYC this past weekend. Tal & Neal were nice enough to coordinate & help me out with renting a bass from them for the show! 10/10 would recommend
Jim W.bass · NYC · February 2026
★★★★★
Thank you so much for a great titoring. My so just started learning music at the beginning of September, and so far he is gaining knowledge, learning saxaphone and basic notes overall. I am super happy with the teacher and the progress in general. Thank you Anna
Anna T.October 2025
★★★★★
My son absolutely LOVED his lessons with Tal. My son isn’t really a music nerd and Tal was patient with him during all of their lessons. I’ve never met a more well rounded teacher who brings my son out of his shell and encourages him to be creative!
Joie B.July 2025
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