Lincoln Goines

"Ever since my high school days I've been on an endless and ever-changing search for ways to combine rhythm and harmony into a personal low-end language. For me, bass is a way of thinking, a way of life; I try to pass this passion on to my students. I share my years of experience on the New York jazz/Latin/studio scene, and the activities and instincts I've found useful in getting the music to groove and in keeping it there, regardless of the genre."

"I enjoy the challenges and rewards of teaching. Some of the things I like to tell students I've learned: The bass is first and foremost the heartbeat of the ensemble. Playing the bass is only a part of being a good bassist. Showing up and working hard are the foundational keys to success as a music pro. In addition to helping students bring all aspects of their playing to the highest level it can be, I focus on sound, accuracy, vocabulary, and developing the critical ear necessary for 'seeing' music from the eye of bass. My goal is to help them find their voice on the instrument, and also to prepare them for the actual gigging world."