Bass Guitar and beginner Guitar Lessons for all abilities!

From 63 £ /h

Whether it is songs you want to learn or music grades to prepare for, my lessons are tailor made for your enjoyment and progress.
I like to set goals for progress whilst encouraging my pupils to have fun as that is what music is all about!

The following topics are an example of what can be covered in you lesson:

- Songs you would like to learn
- Technique (finger style, pick playing, positioning)
- Playing different styles of music
- Soloing
- Ear training
- Scales
- Sight reading
- Theory
- Grades or exam tuition

Location

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Around London, United Kingdom

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London N2, UK

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About Me

I am originally from Northern Ireland and now live in London working as a professional session musician, teacher and songwriter. I am an experienced bass guitarist with a Bmus (Hons) Degree in Popular Music Performance and my aim is to provide lessons that will be tailor made to fit your playing ability and needs!

Education

Qualifications

-Rock School Grade 8 on bass guitar
-Music A Level Grade A
-Diploma from Tech Music Schools 2.1 Bmus (Hons) Degree in Contemporary Music Performance at University of West London

Other Qualifications

In 2019 I attended a two-day training course on Mental Health First Aid, offered by Music Support. I was taught how to recognise signs and symptoms related to mental health issues, as well as how to approach and offer help. I am now a trained Mental Health First Aider.

Experience / Qualifications

Teaching Experience

Volunteer Teacher at Girls Rock London since 2016

Girls Rock London is a non profit organisation that teaches young girls, trans and non binary folkhow to learn an instrument helping them gain self confidence and perform in a safe environment.At Girls Rock London I give lessons on the bass guitar to groups of up to 6 people, teaching the basics of the instrument.
Some of the campers at GRL have learning disabilities so part of my role is to
provide a safe space and an encouraging environment for everyone to learn and feel
welcome.

Volunteer Band Coach at Girls Rock London 2018

In 2018 I had a new role as a band coach working with a group of young people aiming to write a song andperform it as a band. My job was to facilitate the band in writing music and create a safe creative space for
them.

Private Teaching 2013- Present

I am a freelance teacher giving private lessons in peoples homes and in my own house providing lessons on the bass guitar and beginner guitar. I have taught a wide variation of styles with students who are ranging from beginner to advanced on the bass guitar. I have experience teaching children and adults with learning disabilities.
My qualifications and playing experience mean I tailor my lessons to the individual so I am able to teach sight reading, grades, aural training, tablature and technique. I also have experience preparing students for Trinity Rock School Grades.

Musician Experience

Session Musician 2013- Present

I have been working as a freelance session musician for years with this role giving me hands on experience of playing live and working in the music industry.
In 2019 and 2020 I have been working with the company Folk Dance Remixed performing in shows across the U.K where my part includes acting, choreographed dancing and performing wireless with a bass onstage.
I have taken part in tours in U.K, Europe and India playing bass for different artists recently including rock band Gaygirl, Pop Idol Winner Natalie Gauci and Mckenzie Brown (Disney High School Musical).

Composer 2013 -Present

History Of Clouds Tour 2014 and 2017

Commissioned to compose music to commemorate the poet Hans Magnus
Enzensberger. I wrote music based upon the thematic material of Enzensbergers
poetry and then performed 30 pieces with other composers and musicians.
This tour took place in India and Bangladesh, home to the prestigious Seagull publishing
company. Performances included the Goethe institute in Calcutta, Dehli and Mumbai, The
Bangladesh Poetry and Literature Festival and the newly commissioned Calcutta
University.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Guitar

Pop

Funk

Indie & alternative

Electric

Blues

Punk

Reggae & dub

Rap & hip hop

Rnb

Rock

Ska

Song & varieties

Acoustic

Folk

Country & bluegrass

Bass guitar

Sound (music)

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Giovanni

5.0

(3)

My method is ... LEARN BY MAKING YOUR MUSIC!

The student will learn techniques, stylistic elements, tricks ... already by working on his first tracks: to keep motivation and satisfaction high, the result is always visible!
The lessons are face-to-face and personalised according to the level of experience and the musical style of the student. The presentation of the information is clear and accompanied by practical examples.

I'll show you how to:
- use Ableton Live,
- program and control synthesizers and virtual instruments,
- use microphone and sound card to record your voice and your instruments,
- process sound with effects (plugins) and optimize it for diffusion (mixing and mastering),
- make your songs, from start to the last details.

I also speak Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Chris

5.0

(3)

I specialise in teaching guitar for all levels. Beginners are very welcome. My main aim is to get the students to enjoy playing and from there we can start to get deeper into theory, composition, improvisation and song writing. I also specialise in Brazilian guitar if that is anyone's passion.

Elize

5.0

(3)

No matter where you are in your musical journey, theory is necessary to gain musical freedom. Even knowing the basics allows an aspiring musician to start creating arrangements, compose, transpose, read music better, look for different colours in harmony, and much more.

I have designed a course that will bring students through the aspects of theory, notation, harmony, structure and form to help them become more fluent in reading, composing or performing.

Marco

5.0

(3)

Guitarist, singer, songwriter, composer with 20 years of experience.

I started to study guitar in 2002. After 6 months I started playing live music.
I began to teach guitar in 2018, in London.

I am specialized in beginners and children.
You can choose online lessons (Skype, Zoom, FaceTime), or lessons at your home, in London. I can teach in Italian and in English.

In the lessons the main lines of study are:
- technique exercises to make your hands stronger;
- songs suggested by me and songs that you like;
- music theory.

I try to communicate my passion for music, especially to the children, without forgetting to have fun.

Either, if you want to become a really good guitarist or if you just want to play guitar for fun and relaxation, don’t hesitate to contact me.
I thrive on seeing my students grow and develop as they discover what they can achieve.

Jermaine

5.0

(3)

Welcome to my song writing session, within these sessions you will learn

1. How to structure a song
2. How to think of topics to write a song
3. Finding and creating music to match song ideas
4. How to put words and rhymes together

My tutoring sessions are very relaxed and easy going my first approach when starting out in the sessions is finding out about my students personality and what topics they like and means the most to them, after that we will write down all the ideas they come up with and build from there until we have a finished song.I can teach a various genres of song writing techniques for example Hip Hop, Grime R&B Gospel, Soul and many more

Looking forward to teaching you
Jermaine

Guy

5.0

(3)

Using jazz music as my specialism, I am able to teach even the most technically challenging concepts in their most basic forms and transfer them to the guitar in their most simple terms. I have taught the guitar, music theory and GCSE and A-Level Music syllabuses for six years to students of all ages and abilities and across every imaginable genre.

Francesco

5.0

(3)

More than 10 years experience in teaching 1 to 1 in the following disciplines:

Electric Guitar (including tapping, sweep picking, hybrid picking, phrasing, Guitar effect pedals)

Spanish Guitar (Nylon string guitar, repertoire from Baroque era to Contemporary, from Bach, Giuliani, Sor, Villa-Lobos)

Bass Guitar (From basics to advanced grooves)

How to manage stage and performance anxiety

Music Reading (how to read music sheet standard notation and tablature and how to transcribe from recordings)

Music Theory

Harmony

Music History

How to record via Protools, Logic Pro and Cubase

Armin

5.0

(3)

My name is Armin and I'm a composer, songwriter, sound engineer and of course guitar player graduated from Brunel University in 2011 (MA). Since then I have worked with so many students; from age 5 to adults. I have also worked with young musicians in groups and lead their ensemble to reach their highest potentials.

I teach acoustic/electric and nylon strings guitar in variety of styles. The goal is to help you to find what is best for you. I have many students successfully passed both ABRSM and Trinity College grades.

Let's get into some detail of what you can expect from our lessons.

- You will develop the complete understanding of how the instrument is working and learn all the notes on the fretboard.

- You will learn how to read music (notation/tableture/chord diagrams)

- Your understanding of the chords will improve quickly so you can play your favourite songs within 2 months.

- We will go through basics of Music theory in order to give you a better understanding of what you are playing on the guitar.

I have also worked with so many great musicians and performed in well-known venues such as Jazz Cafe and 100 Club in London as well as recording for tv channels including BBC.

Well, that's pretty much about me and I look forward to know about you. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me so we can begin your journey. I'm sure I can help you to learn and improve very quickly.

Paolo

5.0

(3)

You'll learn how to play effectively the guitar whether you are a beginner or advance and having fun at the same time. you will understand how to spend effectively the time on the instrument so that you will be also practically and mentally focused on the proficiency of your playing without any waste of time and making everyday progresses even if the smallest but i will be oriented to improve every time that you will pick up the instrument

Lukas

5.0

(3)

I studied music production at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the mentorship of King James Britt, and at Abbey Road in London. I am well versed in most audio software (Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro X), using all of these in a professional setting for over 5 years. Currently, I work as an audio engineer, mixing and mastering songs for clients as well as recording in major studios across the city, as well as working remotely for the studio that I started in Oxford (Lenka's Studios).

I would love to help you reach your specific goals in Audio production and pass on my knowledge. Students can bring their works in Progress for feedback and to be worked on, or they can ask in advance to learn more about a specific area of audio production (For example, recording techniques for drums or piano, mixing techniques for live recordings or for electronic music).

I have many years of experience in writing songs electronically, and for live instruments, for artists in the UK and the USA. If you want to learn more about songwriting, this is another area I would be happy to help with.

Renata

5.0

(3)

Classical Guitar is the most versatile style to master all others. I have a 20 year experience as a performer, graduated at the most prestigious colleges and played all over Europe the world. As a teacher I gave masterclasses to the highest level, taught in Conservatoires and prepared students to all level to GCSE, A level, 11 plus, Trinity and ABRSM exam with a 100% rate of success. I thought in several schools in London and privately too. The classes will be tailored around the student’s wishes and will comprehend technique, repertoire, reading, listening and building a repertoire to enjoy.

Paolo

5.0

(3)

Hello!
My name is Paolo, I am 22 and I’ve graduated from Trinity Laban College of music last year.

Music theory students: I am here to help you revise/ understand any music theory, history of music and production topics from GCSE music to Sixth form level.

Troy

5.0

(3)

Unlock the secrets of professional sound mixing from someone who’s worked on productions for Netflix, Amazon, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal, and more.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:
• Understand the role of a sound mixer in film & TV production
• Balance dialogue, sound effects, Foley, and music for professional clarity
• Apply industry-standard mixing techniques in Pro Tools (with tips adaptable to Logic, Cubase, or Ableton)
• Work with stems and multi-track sessions to deliver a polished final mix
• Avoid the most common mistakes beginners make when mixing audio for film and streaming platforms

This class is hands-on and tailored to your level — whether you’re a beginner learning the basics of audio post-production, or an intermediate producer looking to refine your mixes for broadcast and streaming.

By the end of this course, you’ll have the skills and confidence to mix like a pro and understand how sound helps tell the story on screen.

Daniel

5.0

(3)

Professional guitarist and educator with 10 years of experience teaching privately and in schools and colleges in London. Now based in Barcelona, I offer english language guitar lessons. Classes cover subjects such as technique, repertoire, music theory, fretboard knowledge, rhythm and harmony.

I can offer guitar lessons for all ages and skill levels.

Samson

5.0

(3)

Samson is a multi-award-winning music producer and accomplished multi-instrumentalist with over a decade of experience in the music industry. Renowned for his creative versatility, he excels in music production, beat making, and programming across various genres. As a passionate educator, Sammyoung has over 5 years of experience teaching piano, guitar, and drums, as well as mentoring aspiring producers in the art of music production and digital audio workstations. His hands-on approach and deep industry knowledge have inspired many students to pursue professional careers in music.
Instrumental Tuition: Piano, Guitar, Drums Music Production & Beat Making DAWs: Logic Pro, FL Studio, Ableton Live Music Theory & Composition Studio Recording Techniques Lesson Planning & Student Assessment One-on-One and Group Teaching Youth Mentorship and Confidence Building Passionate Music Teacher with 5+ years of successfully teaching Piano, Guitar, and Drums