About Frederick Weiss

Education: I studied at Berklee School of Music in Boston, New School of Music in Philadelphia, I studied extensively with private teachers

Performance Experience: Symphonic-Principal Bass-Orquesta de la Mineria, Mexico City, Principal Bass-Orquesta Sinfonica Sinaloa de Las Artes, Asst. Principal Bass-Orquesta Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico, Extra player or substitute-Philadelphia Orchestra,Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet.

Teaching Experience: Settlement Music School of Music, Philadelphia-3 years, University of Delaware, DE, 1 1/2 years, Conservatory of Music, Mexico State, Mexico-6 years.

Teaching Philosophy: My goal as a teacher is to assist my students in the task of becoming a musician by developing the basic skills needed enabling them to participate as competent musicians in the process of music making. I would insure my students learn the instrument as well as using music as a template for overcoming life's challenges.