Jake Fl, Shirley Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 01464

About Me

Currently I am attending Fitchburg State University as a History Major with a minor in music. I picked up the electric bass when I was 15, and have studied electric bass and music theory seriously on the side for about five years. My main interests are jazz, funk, and fusion. I am planning to study music full time in the fall of 2011.

Jake Fl has over 5 years of music experience in the Shirley area.

Jake Fl is proficient in and teaches Bass Guitar Lessons .

Formal Education:

Fitchburg State Univesity, Fitchburg, MA
- Minor in musci
Maine Jazz Camp, Farmington, ME, (July 2009)
• Took bass master classes from Alexis Cuadrado and Matt Pavloka
• Played in ensembles directed by Pete McCann and John O’Gallagher
Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA, (February 2008-June 2009)
• Contemporary Jazz & Fusion Ensemble directed by Patrick Mottaz

Private Education:

• Currently studying with Mike Rivard, Berklee Graduate
Indian Hill Music School, Littleton, MA, (February 2008-June 2009)
• Private Electric Bass Lessons with Manuel Kauffman

Performing Experience:

Francis W. Parker Charter Essential School Jazz Band, Devens, MA, (September 2007-June 2009)
• Played electric bass in the Parker Jazz Band directed by Frank Bonanno
Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MA (September 2009- Present)
• Member of the Fitchburg State University Jazz Ensemble directed by Michele Caniato, M.D.
• Has performed at Acton Jazz Café, Amazing Things Art Center, Hard Rock Café, The Bull Run, Harper’s Ferry, and many other local venues!