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Colin Somervell - Jazz Double Bass Teacher in South East London

Colin Somervell Silver Member

South East London (SE4 1YG) View on map
Last Logged In: 24 Apr 2012
Sex: Male
Can Travel To: E EC NW SE SW WC

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Jazz Double Bass £25.00/hr

Bass Guitar £25.00/hr

Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach the Double Bass and the Bass Guitar.
Tell me about your qualifications.: I studied jazz double bass at Trinity College of Music where I gained a BMus in double bass performance.
What kind of experience do you have?: I have taught for over 4 years and have assisted at several jazz summer schools.
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 per hour.
Where do you teach?: I mainly teach from my home in Greenwich. There are a few nearby stations including Greenwich DLR/Rail, Deptford Bridge DLR and Blackheath Rail.
I am also able to make home visits.
When are you available?: I teach weekdays after and throughout the weekend. Available mornings and evenings upon consultation

I teach throughout school holidays, and public holidays.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach both children and adults at various levels of learning.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Currently pending.
Do you belong to any professional organisations?: I play with several bands including jazz trios, and folk outfits. I gig in and around London and the UK regularly.
Where and with whom did you train?: I studied at Birmingham with Arnie Somogyi and at Trinity College with Steve Watts
Do you have a personal message for students?: I am a friendly and experienced bass guitar and double bass teacher. I teach both adults and children at various levels of learning, and I tailor my lessons to suit the needs of my students.
If you are interested in learning the bass, or have previous experience and would like to take up lessons again, we can organize a consultation lesson. I look forward to hearing from you!

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A Wide Range of Influences: Useful Material

I'd like to encourage an open approach to learning the bass, focusing on sound and projection, rather than learning music by styles or genres. I think that having a wide range of influences and a good technique can serve any music in a creative and coherent way. For this, I have incorporated different methods in my teaching, such as the Jaco...