USC Jazz Bass & CalArts Master’s grad with 10+ years teaching experience. Former full-time music teacher at a top private school. Offering personalized lessons for all levels in jazz, rock, funk &

Ari is a great teacher. From the first time we played together I felt my nervousness melt away. This really helped me be more open a receptive to the work at hand. He also helped me connect my previous practice and knowledge to the new work we did. I couldn't recommend him more. Great knowledgeable and kind teacher. Thank you, Ari!

Ari has my strong recommendation as a bass teacher! I'm a high school band director. Ari has taught lessons to bassists in my jazz bands, and I've invited him in to work with my ensembles. Ari delivers valuable, insightful feedback to students in a calm, positive, and respectful manner. After having worked with Ari, I always see significant improvements in my students. Having also had the pleasure of hearing Ari's playing, he's an outstanding musician with a great deal of expertise to share with music students of any level.

Ari is one of the top-call jazz bass players in the SF - bay area. He has experience playing with swing bands, rock bands, Bennie Maupin (of Herbie Hancock's Head Hunters), as well as writing and arranging his own music.
Beyond that, he has years of experience teaching students grades K-12, having been the band director at a school in Marin for several years. His experience shows in his patience and joy in teaching music to music lovers