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Huw - Double Bass/ Bass Guitar Lessons in SE London/ Deptford/ Greenwich/ Blackheath

Huw Marc Bennett Gold Member

Deptford, London (SE8) View on map
Last Logged In: 14 May 2012
Sex: Male

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BMus Popular Music Studies (Goldsmiths College, University of London)

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Jazz Double Bass £20.00/hr

Bass Guitar £20.00/hr

Personal Message: Creative outlets can improve many cognitive processes, especially in young children.

Cuts in the education of the arts means it has never been more important to pass on these cultural practices.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Jazz, World and Popular Styles in all listed disciplines
Tell me about your qualifications.: Two years at Coleg Pen Y Bont, studying music performance and theory.

One year at Brighton Institute of Modern Music (University of Sussex), comprising of instrumental and theoretical study (double bass/ bass guitar)

Three years at Goldsmiths College (University of London) studying under some of the UK's most prolific Jazz and Popular musicians and theorists.
What kind of experience do you have?: Three years tutoring and mentoring at the registered South Wales charity Major Music (bass guitar, theory and performance techniques)

Teaching percussive music therapy techniques to people with a varied range of learning disabilities.

A wealth of performing experience, including BBC broadcasted appearances at Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, and both Cheltenham Jazz and London Jazz festivals 2011.
How much do you charge?: Double Bass/ Bass Guitar- £25

Some additional charges may be applied for any extensive travel cost incurred, or transportation of extra equipment.
Where do you teach?: I travel to pupils homes situated in the South East London area: Deptford, New Cross, Peckham, Lewisham, Brockley, Greenwich, Blackheath, Catford etc

Any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
When are you available?: I am available according to pupil/ parent schedules i.e. most daytimes and evenings.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: I teach all age ranges, and have experience conducting performance lessons for people with a wide range of learning difficulties.

Double bass/ bass guitar: Beginner - Advanced

Please note that each Double Bass/ Bass Guitar lesson shall include appropriate theory/ composition tutorials also.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: N/A
Where and with whom did you train?: Studying at Goldsmiths College and my time spent at the Brighton Institute Of Modern Music, I was fortunate to have received formal training from well renowned world professionals such as:

Tom Herbert (Polarbear, Finn Peters, The Invisible)
Phil Frances (Cinematic Orchestra)
Frank O' Shea (Chick Corea)

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Dexterity of the Bassist - Electric or Double

Through my own experience it is rare to find a regularly performing double bassist who does not also possess both competence and confidence when called upon to undertake the role as bass guitarist. However, the self proclaimed electric bass player can often be daunted by its ancestor and in this case misses out on the chance to engage with a...

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