LARS SWANSON
The Working Musician's Educator
Lars works with students of all ages to inform them on best practices for music. In public school performances, young minds are exposed to the craft of music. In private lessons and direct classroom teaching, students are prepared with practical, professionally-informed skills.
Manchester Craftsmen's Guild WV Jazz Education Initiative
Lars coordinates hands-on public classroom activities in an initiative sponsored by MCG and the Benedum Foundation to expand jazz education in West Virginia. This program is open to any public school in West Virginia on a pay-what-you-can basis.
Adjunct Instructor - Marshall University School of Music
Lars teaches jazz upright bass, piano, improvisation and small group lessons at Marshall University. Lars also teaches at the long-running Jazz-Mu-
Taz summer camp, open to high school students. To learn more about the Marshall University Jazz Program, please visit https://www.marshall.edu/music/jazz/
Private Instruction
If you are interested in lessons on bass, piano, saxophone, composition, music theory, or need consultation on a creative project, please send a message on the Contact Page
