Dave Lockhart - Guitar, Bass, Violin/Viola/Cello, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele Instructor

Website: www.davethebassit.com Hometown: Louisiana Years playing: 18 Years teaching: 3 Musical influences: Grandfather, John Coltrane, Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix, Cachao, Squarepusher Education: Bachelor's Degree in Music from Cal State University East Bay Books used: Violin/Viola: Suzuki Violin School, Guitar: A Modern Method for Guitar (William Leavitt, Berklee Press) Musical Projects: Montana Slim String Band, Manicato, Du Uy Quintet Key teaching concepts: Ear training, technique

Although Dave teaches all stringed instruments at Music Time, he is specifically well-known and respected throughout the Bay Area for his skillfull, creative, and versatile bass playing. A professional musician, Dave holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Cal State East Bay and has been teaching at Music Time for over a year. Dave can be seen performing virtually every night of the week with various groups including Manicato (Latin), Du Uy Quintet (Jazz), Katie Garabaldi (Folk/Acoustic) and The Skinny (Americana).