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

Website: www.davethebassit.com Hometown: Louisiana Years playing: 20 Years teaching: 5 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) and Alfred Guitar Method, Bass: Hal Leonard Bass Method Musical Projects: Dead Winter Carpenters, Montana Slim String Band, Manicato, Du Uy Quintet Key teaching concepts: Ear training, technique Teaching Days: Mondays and Tuesdays

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 since 2007. 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).