Bass Instructors

Teachers are listed alphabetically by last name. Teachers’ locations are listed, as well as methods, contact info, and more. Rates vary by instructor.

Teachers listed in italics are not currently taking new students at this time.

  • Jim Bates

    • Midtown/Central Tulsa

    • Students of all skill levels, age 10 and up

    • Group lessons available

    • Bassist for Tulsa Symphony

    • 918-230-6974

  • Jarrett Bastow 

    • Online Only with occasional in-person lessons

    • Suzuki Method

    • Students of all ages and skill levels

    • jlbastow.music@gmail.com

    • jarrettbastow.com/teaching

    • 518-496-6188

  • Dean DeMerritt

    • Midtown/Central Tulsa

    • Classical and Jazz

    • Students of all skill levels age 13 and up

    • Bass Prof. at University of Tulsa

    • 678-644-7078

    • deandemerritt@gmail.com

  • Marc Facci

    • Tulsa Area

    • Principal bassist for Tulsa Symphony

    • 918-742-1713

  • Ed Garcia

    • Tulsa Area

    • 918-521-4994

  • Greg Moore

    • Tulsa Area

    • Former Bassist for Tulsa Symphony

    • 918-838-7312

  • Austin Pendergrass

    • North Tulsa

    • Can travel to students’ homes

    • Suzuki Method

    • Students of all ages and skill levels

    • Online lessons available

    • Group lessons available

    • Orchestra Teacher at Solid Foundation Preparatory Arts Academy

    • 918-613-8945

    • grasshopperjade@gmail.com

  • Noah Rye

    • South Tulsa

    • Beginners and Intermediate Kids and Teens

    • 918-805-2035

  • Jesus Villarreal

    • Tulsa Area

    • Tulsa Symphony bassist

    • 918-406-5440 

    • doublebassplayer@hotmail.com