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Fergus Ireland - Bass Guitar and Double Bass Teacher in London and Essex

Fergus Ireland Gold Member

Brockley (SE4) View on map
Last Logged In: 22 May 2012
Sex: Male
Web site: www.myspace.com/fergirelandjazz
Can Travel To: E

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BMus Hons-Jazz Performance (Trinity College of Music)
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Jazz Double Bass £25.00/hr
Bass Guitar £25.00/hr
Classical Double Bass £25.00/hr

Jazz Theory/ Composition £25.00/hr
Music Theory Exams £25.00/hr

Personal Message: London based Performer and tutor.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: I teach Jazz, Rock, Pop, Funk and Hip Hop Bass Guitar and Jazz Double Bass, as well as music theory (classical and Jazz) and ear training skills.
Tell me about your qualifications.: -BMus Hons in Jazz Performance from Trinity College of Music, London
-A in Music at A Level
-A in Music Technology A Level
What kind of experience do you have?: I have taught part time Jazz Bass Guitar teaching at Christ's Hospital School, been an assistant tutor on the "Dordogne Jazz Summer School" for several years , - http://www.jazzschool-dordogne.co.uk/ and have taught privately. I also teach Music Technology part-time at Bancrofts School in Woodford Green, Essex. As a performer i have played at many venues across the UK including Ronnie Scott's, Charlie Wrights International, The Royal Albert Hall, The Purcell Room, The Spice of Life and The Vortex.
How much do you charge?: I charge £25 per hour and £15 for 30 minutes.
Where do you teach?: I can teach at my home in Crofton Park (Brockley, South East London) or travel to students' homes.
When are you available?: My availability varies due to my performing and rehearsing schedule however during the week i am generally available most day-times and early evenings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all ages and abilities from total beginner to advanced.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: I can prepare students for grades 1-5 ARBSM Classical Exams, all Trinity graded exams (jazz), or Rock-School qualifications, I can also tutor students for theory exams. (ARBSM or otherwise.)
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: Yes.
Where and with whom did you train?: -Junior Royal College of Music (with Caroline Emery -professor of Double Bass at the Royal College of Music,and Mornington Lockett, 2005-2007)
-Trinity College of Music (with Steve Watts, Michael Janisch and Simon Purcell, 2007-2011)
Do you have a personal message for students?: My teaching style is focused on tailoring the lessons to the students needs-, as every student is different. Subjects such as basic technical skills and understanding of music theory is essential but i wish to try and engage students by making the relationship between the theoretical and the practical as clear as possible. I am happy to concentrate on the approach of teaching via Grades and other qualifications but can also concentrate on studying the music and particular songs that the student is interested in (outside of Examinations), my main aim is to ensure the student is enjoying the process and learning practically!

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Listening and Reading for Jazz Double Bass

When I first became passionate about playing the Double bass/bass guitar in my early teenage years, it was the music that I listened to outside of my initial formal education that inspired me to really explore my instrument and deepen my understanding of its role in all types of music. As I progressed technically and theoretically and ...