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Bass Guitar Lessons in Oxted, Surrey and Tonbridge, Kent

Arran McSporran Silver Member

Tonbridge, Kent (TN9) View on map
Last Logged In: 05 Jan 2012
Sex: Male
Web site: www.myspace.com/arranmcsporran
Can Travel To: BR CR RH SE

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I have a CRB certificate, registered in 2009
Musician's Union, PRS (Performing Right Society)
References are available upon request

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Bass Guitar £25.00/hr

Rock/Pop Guitar £25.00/hr

Personal Message: I am a professional bass player and have been teaching privately for 6 years. I am a member of several bands, with whom I have toured nationally and internationally, playing gigs all around the UK as well as India, France, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Poland, Austria, Romania and Portugal. I have played gigs in all genres - from jazz to acoustic pop, and funk to heavy metal. I am regularly gigging in and around the South-East of England and have experience playing in all kinds of venues, from large international festivals to small, intimate pubs and clubs. I also play bass in orchestras for musical theatre and have played on CDs released through Sony, Relapse and other major record labels.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach beginner to advanced bass guitar, as well as beginner guitar.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I hold a BTEC National Certificate in Music Practice with double distinction and Contemporary Popular Music Certificate in Higher Education with distinctions, both from the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have been teaching privately for 6 years. I now teach privately and at the Idol Hands music school in Oxted, Surrey and am CRB checked.
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 for an hour lesson, or £30 if the lesson is at Idol Hands. I only do hour lessons privately, but half hour lessons can be done at Idol Hands for £15.
Where do you teach?: I teach from home and from the Idol Hands music school in Oxted, Surrey. I am based in Tonbridge, Kent, but am willing to travel up to 10 miles to teach lessons around Sevenoaks, Caterham, Bromley, Edenbridge, Godstone, Westerham and other local areas. I prefer for you to come to me, however, as I have extra teaching resources at my home.
When are you available?: I am available weekdays during the day, as well as Monday and Tuesday evenings. I also teach on Sunday morning/afternoon. Please get in touch to arrange a time that is mutually satisfactory.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach from the ages of 11-100! I can teach beginner to advanced bass as well as beginner guitar.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have a CRB certificate, registered in 2009.
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: I have a hi-definition camera and Skype. I can take online bank transfers.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: Musician's Union
PRS (Performing Right Society)
Where and with whom did you train?: I studied at the Academy Of Contemporary Music, Guildford for two years.
Do you have a personal message for students?: Once the basics of technique are covered, lessons can be entirely what you want them to be. I want you to feel inspired by music and want to give you the facilities to fulfil what you want to get out of music.

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