Bass Lessons

Learn the bass guitar! Explore the instrument at the heart of the band - through groove, creativity and sound.

Adam created his private teaching practice to offer a more thoughtful and personalised approach to music education - one that goes beyond tutorials, shortcuts and generic online learning.

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Adam’s Background & Teaching Philosophy

With specialist conservatoire training and extensive experience performing, directing bands, and teaching across different age groups and abilities, his lessons focus on developing real musicianship through a tailored learning system that helps students accomplish their musical goals.

A Glimpse at the Topics Covered

Lesson Information

Lessons are typically 60 minutes and are taught in-person/online via Teams. Trial lessons are available and a bass guitar can be provided for these. Lessons typically run alongside standard UK school term time, with summer holiday slots available on request. Please contact Adam for lesson availability.

Student Testimonials

“My son (14 yrs) loves learning the bass guitar with Adam. He’s been learning with him for the last year and already passed Grade 4 with distinction. We had been looking for a specialist bass guitar teacher for a while - it’s hard to find someone whose main instrument is bass guitar and who teaches all genres with a focus on jazz and all round technical excellence (not just rock songs every week). Highly recommend Adam!” - Angela

“Adam has been teaching my daughter bass for around 9 months. She is a good guitar player, but wanted to learn bass too. Within a couple of months of Adam’s teaching, she played bass in the band in her Madness school musical and has continued to learn at a good pace. Adam is knowledgeable about different genres and artists, is patient, and flexible in what he teaches.” - Dean

FAQs

What styles of music do you teach?

Lessons cover most styles of music ranging from funk, pop, soul to straight ahead jazz, latin and fusion.

How are your lessons different from learning online?

Online media gives you lots of different information but lacks structure. Lessons are always focused around the individual which intentional goal setting, organised so you can learn and grow.

Do you teach graded exams?

Yes. Graded exams are a common curriculum taught and are a good way to expose yourself to a range of styles and bass playing. Recent students have passed with Distinction.

I already play guitar - can I transition to bass?

Yes. The lower 4-strings of a guitar match the bass (just an octave below). While the technique is different mainly concerning the right hand, there are many cross overs which can be transferred to the bass guitar.

Are lessons personalised?

Yes. Lessons are personalised to ensure individuals receive the right coaching for them.

How long are lessons?

Lessons are typically 1 hour, providing enough time to work through topics without being too focus demanding for younger students.

Do you teach all ages?

Yes. It is recommended to look into shorter scale instruments for students under 12 years of age - these instruments are available to try in the first few lessons (in-person lessons).

What will I actually work on in lessons?

Here are just some of the topics covered in lessons: Groove, technique, repertoire, musical listening, theory, transcription and improvisation.

Can learning bass improve cognitive skills?

Learning bass is a great way to build strong concentration, coordination and memory skills, all of which can be applied to social settings - playing with other musicians, forming a band and creating your own music.

Do you teach improvisation?

Yes. Improvisation is one of the topics Adam specialises in and this includes areas such as Bebop playing, Post-Bop and Contemporary styles.

Do I need to read music?

Reading isn’t a requirement - lessons are personalised and flexible.

What makes lessons with Adam different from other music teachers?

Adam draws from his personal music and learning experiences over the past 15 years to share structured information that helps guide students. Lessons are focused on the practical application of topics, helping students to grow and develop their skills on the bass guitar.