Skype Studio

Want world class one-on-one private instruction but can’t make it to Virginia? Become part of my Skype Music Studio!

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If you are a bassist, composer, string player, or “alternative” string player, who is seeking regularly scheduled lessons, or just a single coaching, then check out the online education section or email me here.  There is no long any reason to settle for low quality instruction, simply based on your geographic location. Get instruction from an experienced conservatory level professor with a doctorate in music. Get serious about your education and put your playing on the fast track.

Perhaps you already have a fine teacher, but want an outside coaching session. Maybe you  are preparing for an audition and want a new set of ears. Possibly, you have worked on the techniques in my Slap Bass Instructional Video and want individualized attention.

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

For information on how to schedule a session, as well as coaching and lesson rates, click here.

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