Private Bass Lessons from a Professional Bass Player

From 25 £ /h

Private lessons for aspiring bassists. Enjoy learning your favorite songs in a relaxed environment at my place or online from the comfort of your own home. I will teach you how to be a great bass player in a band and how you can record bass properly for your songs.

Bass is a foundational instrument that makes people dance and feel the rhythm. So if you have been wanting to pick up the bass or you feel like you need to improve, why not start now?

Come groove with me!

Extra information

Bring your own instrument.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Rue Philippe Baucq, Ixelles, Belgium

Online from Belgium

About Me

I am currently a Live Electronics Student at Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel. I have been playing bass professionally for 4 years. I played and recorded bass for almost every genre from classical to house, from jazz to metal. So even if you just want to get better at recording bass for your rap beats, I can help you.

I am from Istanbul and I have been in Belgium for almost 2 years now. I can't wait to meet all of you and to groove better together.

Education

Live Electronics at Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (1st-year student)
Berklee College of Music, Boston (2 Summer semesters)
Robert College of Istanbul (High School)

Experience / Qualifications

Bass player of a professional band in Istanbul called At Hırsızı.
Gave private bass and production lessons in Istanbul.
Studied 2 summer semesters at Berklee College of Music.
Recorded bass for Lucky One's Music record label in Istanbul.
Recorded and mixed a variety of songs in different genres.
Worked as a live mixing engineer for venues in Istanbul

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Turkish

Skills

Bass guitar

Audio recording

Availability of a typical week

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At teacher's location and via webcam

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Ian

5.0

(5)

Experienced teacher offers guitar and bass lessons for children and adults.
A practical approach to start playing your favourite songs immediately.
From strumming chords to playing rock, blues or jazz guitar solos, to understanding music theory.
Live or online lessons from home (WSL), or at your place, in English, Italian or French.

Yves

5.0

(5)

Do you keep running into problems when you record/produce/mix/master your own music, podcast or other audio production? Maybe you are even unclear what those different steps are!
Don't worry, I can help you solve your problems, one by one.
I don't offer a standard course with a curriculum, but in stead I offer personalised sessions where we focus on what YOU wan't to learn, when YOU are ready to learn about it.

It doesn't matter at which level you work currently, I'm sure I can help you improve your productions and workflow.
Even if you just need help with setting up your equipment, I can help you.
Do you have everything set up, but things just don't work? I can come in and help troubleshoot your system.

So who am I?
I'm a professional sound engineer (both in the studio and live), record producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist.

Mehrad

5.0

(5)

Dive into the world of bass mastery with my comprehensive lessons! From mastering the groove to honing technique, delving into theory, harmony, and rhythm, and even mastering music reading and fretboard note names, these sessions cover it all. Drawing from years of experience, I've finely tuned the curriculum to suit every learner, ensuring a paced and organized approach that guarantees progress. But beyond just playing notes, the ultimate aim is to empower you with the knowledge of how music truly works. Together, we'll unlock the secrets of crafting your own basslines and solos, fostering creativity and musical independence that extends far beyond the confines of any lesson.

Hicham

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(5)

FR: (EN below)

Author, Composer, Performer and Music Producer, I offer Musical Creation Workshops at my home or by Webcam

From conception to recording or if you are more advanced, arrangements of your ideas.

- WRITING HELP:
Support in songwriting or slam, we take the time to work on the text either before or after the music. If you have never written, I have tools from my writing workshops that can help you)

- INTERACTIVE COMPOSITION:
Your ideas are transformed into music, choice of instruments, percussion, atmospheres, musical style (Pop, Rock, HipHop, Jazz, etc.)
If you play an instrument, record it, otherwise I am at your service (guitar, piano, bass etc.)

-RECORDING
You record the voice directly, all at once or end to end, harmonies, effects, etc. All the equipment is on site.

LEAVE WITH A RECORDING in Wave or Mp3 file.

If you play an instrument, already sing, or have more advanced projects, I offer follow-up with a reflection on your musical identity. Possibility of making demos, etc.

Home studio with professional hardware and LOGIC X software.

IN:

As a singer-songwriter, composer, and music producer, I offer Music Creation Workshops at my home or via webcam.

(Nearly a hundred artists supported)

From conception to recording, or if you're more advanced, arrangements of your ideas.

- WRITING ASSISTANCE:
Support in songwriting or slam poetry. We take the time to work on the lyrics either before or after the music. If you've never written before, I have tools from my writing workshops that can help you.

- INTERACTIVE COMPOSITION:
Your ideas are transformed into music, with a choice of instruments, percussion, moods, and musical style (Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Jazz, etc.).
If you play an instrument, record it; otherwise, I'm at your service (guitar, piano, bass, etc.).

- RECORDING
You record the vocals directly, all at once or end-to-end, along with harmonies, effects, etc. All equipment is on site.

LEAVE WITH A RECORDING in Wave or MP3 format.

If you play an instrument, already sing, or have more advanced projects, I offer support and a reflection on your musical identity. Demos are available, etc.

Home studio with professional equipment and LOGIC

Francesco

5.0

(5)

A musician since the age of 14, I have been giving lessons as a private tutor for over 10 years.

I focus on your goals, whether it's improving your vocabulary (jazz or other modern genres) or learning the basics of the double bass and electric bass. I pay close attention to the practical application of theoretical concepts.
Personalized itinerary according to the student's needs and wishes.

non-exhaustive list of what we can see:

- basic techniques for beginners
- learning songs of your choice
-develop your knowledge of the neck (scale, arpeggios, triads)
-develop your ear and improvisation
-develop your sense of rhythm and music theory
-musical theory, composition and arrangement

Jeremy

5.0

(5)

Hi, my name is Jeremy and I've played music for 19 years, having performed over 200 concerts and composed with a wide variety of groups and ensembles across England and Belgium in many genres (Funk, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Rock, Alternative, Punk and more). I have completed 3 years of intensive bass study at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels and am currently playing bass plus backing-vocals and song arrangement for Kids of the Elephant and Arrubio.

In these lessons, I will help you reach your goals while having fun in the process, keeping the lessons structured and tailored to your personal needs. I have 5 years of experience helping students improve as well as specialist knowledge in a multitude of styles. Some examples of what you might learn include:

- Correct hand positioning & posture for best performance and faster learning.
- Learning your favorite songs quickly and easily.
- Breaking down rhythms & dynamics
- Understanding the role of bass playing in a band.
- Understanding what makes a good bassline and composing your own.
- Essential music theory for bass & more advanced techniques (eg: melodic techniques, rhythmic, slap bass, etc)
- How to improvise, jam and play with other musicians.

Appropriate homework/exercises and recordings are provided during lessons. I also like to give advice and direction for people with musical aspirations. I'm also an empathetic person that loves teaching, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Jean

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(5)

A seasoned and passionate musician since the age of 15, I gave my first lessons more than 10 years ago. I am an excellent pedagogue, and I adapt to the level of the student, whether in terms of technical mastery of the instrument, ability to read notes (or tablature), as well as understanding music theory and of the theory. I put myself at the service of the student, his level and his tastes and musical projects. I have a thorough knowledge of music theory, particularly in jazz, and a long experience of playing together (jazz, rock and progressive metal). I can thus provide the theoretical elements necessary for the student to fully appropriate his instrument, at his own pace, and be able to play in a group, invent bass lines, improvise and compose pieces.

The bass is the most important instrument in a musical ensemble, whether in jazz, rock, blues, funk, metal or pop. She is the benchmark for all other musicians, she defines both rhythm and harmony, and she literally makes the bodies of the listeners vibrate.

4, 5 or 6 string electric bass

Victor

5.0

(5)

Hello, my name is Victor, I am 24 years old and I am currently a student at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. I play in different musical projects with artists such as Youssef Swatt's, Lena Deluxe, Bim Boom Bap... My teaching focuses on spontaneous and mainly oral learning of music. There is no need to know music theory. I will discuss some theoretical notions depending on what we are working on together, and your curiosity on this subject. I would emphasize listening, rhythm and playing in pairs. There will be part of the work devoted to instrumental technique (how to get a beautiful sound out of the instrument, how to play without getting tired or injured, what are the different ways of making a guitar/bass guitar sound depending on the style) , and the rest of the time we can work on pieces, tackle improvisation, group playing, composition, or other subjects depending on your requests.

My musical journey:

I am currently a student at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels in jazz and before that I spent 2 years at the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Lille in jazz bass/double bass and classical double bass. I also graduated from EF2M in Tourcoing.

I started music at the age of 8 with the piano, then I turned to the guitar at 12 and then to the electric bass at 16. When I entered the Lille Conservatory, I also took up the double bass.

I practiced several styles: jazz, rock, blues, metal, classical, soul, funk, etc... and the fact of having played several instruments helps me to have a more global vision of music, and to find what is interesting in each of the styles. This openness I want to pass on in my classes.
I have several years of stage experience with different projects, and I have also worked in the studio, notably with the house music artist Bellaire.

Matteo

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(5)

Hi! I have recently graduated from the Conservatory of Brussels and I'm looking for some new students:

- I can teach any level
- technique and theory, basics of groove
- any musical style on demand
- additional theory, harmony, and solfège if requested
- preparation for entrance exams to higher musical education degrees if needed.
- lessons also available in Italian and French

Kais

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(5)

Each method is different depending on the age of the student and their needs. Music theory lessons possible in the same guitar, bass guitar or ukulele lessons. Sensory method from the age of 4. Tablature and scores according to levels.

Jacques

5.0

(5)

Young qualified teacher (ATLA Paris school) aged 28 gives lessons in Brussels (Sainte Catherine). All styles, all ages, all levels

- Guitar (electric/classical),
- Electric bass

Personalized teaching to structure yourself (beginners) and free yourself (advanced). Examples of approaches with my students:

(o) GUITAR: study of a solo, funk rhythm, bossa chords, jazz phrasing ...

(o) BASS: deciphering a chord grid, working on octaves and arpeggios, fingering exercises ...

Deepening of technique, harmony, improvisation for (future) pros.

Development of auditory perception
to feel - to understand - to play

Regular course / one-off coaching

Arno

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(5)

NL
My name is Arno, I have been playing and composing music since I was 16. My passion is sound and technology. I started with analog equipment, such as the Akai MPC2000XL. I completed my studies in SAE Brussels (Bachelor of Arts and Sounds) and obtained a few additional diplomas in live recording and music business. I now mainly work in IT and in my spare time I produce music and record artists. I can help you with sampling, Ableton mixing and recording, DJ with both vinyl and CDJs. I have all the material that I can possibly take to you, or we can take lessons with me.

SCARY
My name is Arno, I have been spinning and composing music since I was 16 years old. My passion is sound and technology. I started with analog equipment, such as the Akai MPC2000XL. I finished my studies in SAE Brussels (Bachelor of Arts and Sounds) and got some additional degrees in live recording and music business. I now work mostly in IT and in my spare time I produce music and do recording of artists. I can help you with sampling, Ableton mixing and recording, DJ both with vinyl and CDJs. I have all the equipment that I can possibly bring to you, or we can take lessons at my place.

Gear:
Elektron Digitakt
Akai MPC2000XL
Akai S950
Ensoniq EPS
Yamaha DX7
Roland 303
Roland 909
Juno Alpha
Pioneer XDJ1000mk2
Technics 1200 mk2
Pioneer DJM mixing console
Ableton
Plugins

Fico

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I offer guitar lessons tailored to each student's level, whether you're a beginner or advanced. Lessons are open to children, teenagers, and adults, and are adapted to your musical tastes and personal goals.

You can learn different styles and instruments, including classical, acoustic, electric, or flamenco guitar. Depending on your preference, lessons can include instrumental technique, rhythm, accompaniment, improvisation, and the basics of music theory, with or without solfège.

The goal is to allow you to progress at your own pace, in a motivating and creative atmosphere, while developing your musicality and your enjoyment of playing.

Furyo

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(5)

I offer electric, acoustic and bass guitar lessons tailored to each student’s needs.

We can work on songs you’d like to learn, techniques you want to develop, or deepen your knowledge on various guitar-related topics.

For lessons focused more on technique, we can cover:

* sweep picking
* alternate / economy picking
* tapping
* hybrid picking
* natural and artificial harmonics
* bending
* palm muting
* ...

I also enjoy exploring the following topics with my students, if they’re interested:

* music theory
* harmony
* songwriting
* melody
* rhythm
* mixing
* computer-based composition for guitarists
* music production

Finally, I’m also here to help you better understand the basics:

* how to properly set up your guitar
* how to dial in your amplifier
* how to learn effectively as a self-taught musician
* the role of the guitar in a band
* ...

Emile

5.0

(5)

Selon vos goûts, nous pouvons explorer divers styles en travaillant les outils nécessaires comme la technique, la théorie, le sens du rythme, l'écoute, la lecture etc. sans oublier le FUN! Toujours avec un accent sur la transmission et l'apprentissage oral.