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Online Education:

1. Want one-on-one private instruction? Become part of my Skype Music Studio!

Single coaching sessions, audition preparation sessions and regularly scheduled lessonsare all available for: classical strings, chamber ensembles, “alternative” strings, composition, and  all styles of upright bass.

2. Want to learn the basics of Rockabilly, Bluegrass, Jazz or Psychobilly Slap Bass? Then check out my online Rockabilly/Psychobilly Upright Slap Bass Instructional Video You can view the video on this website by becoming a member.

See what students are saying:

A master teacher and performer by all standards. There are few people who fully understand our instrument at all angles from the traditional to the eccentric…regardless of genre, Donovan Stokes is the obvious choice! — Jeff Gorham

I’m proud to be a student of yours…the lessons that you taught me from the first day were in large part the bulk of the most crutial things that you can teach a bass player. (perfect hand position, the weight of the bass, the weight of your arm when bowing). I arrived at you very young and naieve. I am still all of those things but thank you so much for your help. — Eric Schatz