Bass Lessons

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

With specialist conservatoire training and extensive experience performing, directing bands, and teaching across different age groups and abilities, my lessons focus on developing real musicianship through groove, listening, creativity, technical control, and musical communication.

Each student follows a tailored learning path designed around their goals, musical interests, and level of experience, creating an environment where long-term growth, confidence, and enjoyment of music can thrive.

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 fusions.

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.

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 to focus demanding for younger students.

Do you teach all ages?

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