Instruments Taught: Guitar/Bass

Favorite Bands: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, Grand Funk Railroad, Nightwish

Main Axes: Fender Telecaster, Fender Stratocaster, Rickenbacker 4003, Ibanez SR-405

Special Move: Bazooka Bass Blast

Bio:

Russ has been a musician for nearly 15 years, and has studied with such prominent musicians as Chris Kuffner (Ingrid Michaelson) and Carlos Alomar (David Bowie).  In addition to teaching, Russ gigs regularly with a number of bands, and has experience performing in pit orchestras and on studio sessions.  While bass and guitar are his main instruments, he has also played violin, tuba, mandolin, and piano.