Richard Thomas

Company Brook Mays/Zoo Music
Address 6731 Fairlawn Rd
Frisco, TX USA
URL http://worldwidesoul.com
Phone # 972-668-3343
Instruments Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Theory, Ear Training
Musical Styles Funk/R&B, Rock/Pop, Alternative, Blues, Jazz, Punk, Reggae, Acoustic/Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Christian, Classical, Experimental
Skill Levels All levels

Personal Statement

I have had some wonderful teachers that really shaped both my career and my life. I hope I'll have the same impact on a few of my students too. I try to teach a balanced course of theory, technique and then tie it all together with practical application. I stress ear training because I find that to be the biggest factor in a students sucess.

Teaching Details

Teaching Experience 6 Years
Teaching Location I teach from my home or from Brook Mays on LBJ and Monfort. I also teach at Zoo Music in Garland and East Dallas.
Cancellation Policy 24hr notice is required.
Musical Influences Miles Davis and all his bassists. Maceo Parker is a favorite. Of course Jaco, Marcus, Stanley, Victor, Chuck Rainey and a host of others in many styles.
Performing Experience I have been the leader of a popular Dallas based group for over ten years. At the same time I sub for various groups around town. I've done a small amount of recording with local artists. I've played around 265 gigs a year for over 11 years.
Education & Training Studied bass with Chuck Rainey; John Adams from UNT and Roger Fratina principle bassist of the Dallas Symphony.