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Huw V Williams, Bass Teacher, Cardiff

Huw VW Jazz Double Bass Teacher (Cardiff)

Huw VW

  • Cardiff (CF24)
  • Last Logged In: 21 Feb 2012
  • Sex: Male

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Friendly bass player who is keen to pass on knowledge.
Which subject(s) do you teach?
Bass Guitar, Double bass (jazz and classical), music theory, songwriting/composition and Ukelele
Tell me about your qualifications.
Bmus jazz at Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, graduating summer 2012.
Grade 8 double bass abrsm
Studied under Owen Evans (2006-2008), Paula Gardiner (2008-present), Nick Weldon (2008-present), Dudley Phillips (2008-present), also occasional tutoring from Peter Herbert (France/Austria), Mark Dresser (USA), Jasper Hoiby (UK/Denmark)
What kind of experience do you have?
Wide experience in performance within many musical genres. I play with many jazz ensembles regularily and original compositions in my own jazz quartet, in a pop band with Rachel K Collier and with reggae band Benjie and the Greats. I have also been involved with community projects, Mzansi Cymru as principal bass player (2010-2011). I have played in many venues over the country, St David's Hall, Wales Millenium Stadium, Wales Millenium Centre, Llangollen Pavilion, Spice of Life (London), Proud Camden (London). I have also done TV and radio work with the BBC, shows such as Noson Lawen, Nadolig yn Llangollen and C2 Radio Cymru.
How much do you charge?
£20 an hour.
Where do you teach?
I mainly teach at home in Cathays, Cardiff or in a room at the Royal Welsh College, but willing to teach bass guitar within a mile radius to my house in Cathays. Also available for tutoring over some of the holidays in Bangor, Gwynedd.
When are you available?
Very flexible, I arrange with the student.
Which ages and levels do you teach?
From beginners to advance students, for fun or for exams. I am very flexible with what the student wants to learn.
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Not at the moment, but in process of sorting it out.

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