Bmus (Hons) Jazz & Contemporary Music
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Musicians Union
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Which subject(s) do you teach?
Over 15 years live and studio experience touring throughout the UK and abroad. Teaching experience includes Head of Bass Guitar Studies at Exeter College. Currently Head of Bass at Portland Place School in London. Lessons will be suited to your individual needs and can be focused on your favourite music style / taste and will be taken at your own pace.

A few of the topics normally covered in my lessons are: Left hand positioning Right hand finger style Slap bass Advanced techniques (tapping, harmonics, chords/solo bass) Pick / plectrum technique Style files - in depth study on your favorite players Scales, arpeggios Sight reading Harmony & theory Ear training Composition Music Technology

Tell me about your qualifications.
BMus Hons Jazz & Contemporary Music (Leeds College of Music)
Grade 8 Bass Guitar

What kind of experience do you have?
Over 15 years live and studio experience touring throughout the UK and abroad.
Teaching experience includes Head of Bass Guitar Studies at Exeter College. Currently Head of Bass at Portland Place School in London.

How much do you charge?
£30 per hour

Where do you teach?
West London

When are you available?
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons/evenings are preferred but I can be flexible to accommodate new students.

Which ages and levels do you teach?
All ages from beginner to professional.

Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?
Grades 1-8

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
Webcam lessons available Via Skype.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Musicans Union

Where and with whom did you train?
Leeds College of Music with internationally acclaimed bassist Zoltan Deckany.

Tell me about some of your current students.
After 2 years of lessons a recent student has achieved his Grade 6 Bass Guitar and won a scholarship at a prestigious American music school.

Do you have a personal message for students?
The key to improvement is a mixture of enjoyment and discipline. Keep your routine enjoyable and practise every day, 10 minutes a day is better than 70 once a week.

Articles

We Are What We Repeatedly Do
Subject: Bass Guitar
Tags: advice (general), bass guitar
Created: 07/04/2009