Bass lessons in Acton

I am a professional musician offering high quality tuition in electric bass, double bass, and guitar. Specialising in jazz and improvisation, but with 28 years’ playing experience spanning everything from death metal to world music, I’ve been teaching and helping students reach their potential since 2009. Lessons are tailored to your goals, and are offered face to face or online. All levels catered for: beginner to professional, young to old. DBS enhanced certificate held.

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Qualifications: BA Hons Contemporary Music, QTS, PGCE Lifelong Learning Sector

David has been a professional musician and Educator since graduation from his degree in 2011 from the institute of contemporary music, since that time he has worked with some major label artist including Ella Eyre, John Newman, Clean Bandit, Foxes, OH Wonder, Prep, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Becky Hill, Rationale, JC Stewart etc. David has played some of the largest and most prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and the US including The Royal Albert Hall, Brixton Academy, Shephards Bush Empire, London KoKo, Manchester Arena, The SSe Hydro, Wembley Arena, Liverpool arena, Red Rocks amphitheatre, Roseland Theatre, Rapids Theatre, Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, Royal Festival Hall, London Palladium etc. David has also Played at some of the following festivals across Europe, Glastonbury festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Sziget Festival, Balaton Sound, Untold Festival, TRNSMT Festival, Parklife Festival, T in the Park, Wireless Festival, Pukkelpop Festival, V Festival, Latitude festival, Camp Bestival, Henley Festival etc. David has always been a dedicated educator and mentor and has managed to maintain a healthy private teaching practice along with live and studio work, having several early longtime students go on to work professionally within the music industry on high profile gigs themselves. David prides himself on his ability to pass on the things has has learned throughout his extensive career as well as from his time at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and Studying Privately with Some of the greats of the instrument (Paul Westwood, Robin Mullarkey, Rufus Philpot, Joe Hubbard). Things to focus on with Students: Basic technique (left and right hand placement etc). Learning songs. Scales, arpeggios, modes and their positions on the instrument. Harmony and theory. Sight reading. Studying time feel. Advanced techniques (slapping, pick playing etc) Music Qualifications & Achievements: Diploma in music (1st) from West Herts College Higher diploma in music (1st) form West Herts College Studied privately with esteemed bass teacher Paul Westwood (author of the Bass Bible 1 &2, countless TV/Film sessions) BMus degree in music (2.1) from the Institute of Contemporary music performance Studied Privately with London Bass Player Robin Mullarkey Studied Privately with UK bass/Jazz educator Joe Hubbard Studied Privately with Esteemed New York teacher Garry Dial

Marta is a Grade 8 classically-trained musician with a BA (Hons) in Songwriting and an MMus in Composition for Film and TV. She is passionate about helping students of all ages, levels, and backgrounds develop their musical abilities. With 9 years of teaching experience and a rich background as a performer across multiple genres, Marta offers a holistic approach to music education. Why Choose Marta's Lessons? Her lessons provide students with: - Effective Studying and Memorising Tools: Achieve quick results. - Correct Technique: Enhance performance and prevent injury. - Comprehensive Theory Instruction: From the basics to an advanced level, understand the music you play. - Musicality and Interpretation Guidance: Perform different styles with confidence and accuracy. - A Friendly and Open Environment: Learn in a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. Marta’s lessons are tailored to the individual goals and needs of each student. Combining passion with a structured approach to musical development, students will gather the necessary tools to improve in an effective and exciting way. Qualifications: MMus (Composition for Film and TV), BA (Hons) Songwriting, Grade 8 Piano and Music Theory in the National Conservatory of Lisbon

Carlos Morgado is an experienced guitarist, singer, producer, composer, music teacher and music mentor. During the last 20 years he has worked with numerous internationally recognised artists such as Luis Fonsi, Laura Pausini, Sergio Dalma, Miguel Bosé, David Summers, Bustamante, Edurne, Mitch Malloy, among others. He has taught at some of the most important music schools in Spain and currently continues his musical activity in London as a live and session musician and his online guitar school Masguitarra. He has been praised by guitarists such as Michael Thompson, Andy Timmons, Irwin Thomas and Pete Lesperance, among others. It is endorsed by brands such as James Tyler Guitars, Keeley Electronics, JHS Pedals, Wampler Pedals, Neunaber, Jam Pedals, Dr Z Amps, Alhambra Guitars, IK Multimedia, Mercuriall Audio Software, Guitar Pro, Hawk Picks among many others with whom he has worked throughout his career. Guitar and Music Specialised Trainings and Seminars: • The Nashville Number System (with Chas Williams and Jim Riley). • Guitar & Bass Set-up and Maintenance course (with Raul Rodriguez). • Electric Guitar course at 21st Century Music School (with Jaume Pla). • Acoustic and Electric Guitar at Ritmo & Compás School (with José de Castro “Jopi”). • Classic & Spanish Guitar at I.M.T (with Chema Vilchez). • Modern Harmony, Music Theory and Guitar Techniques Seminars (with Guthrie Govan, Brent Mason, Robben Ford, Johnny Hiland, John Petrucci, Steve Morse, Joe Satriani, Dough Aldrich, Paul Gilbert, Scott Henderson, Andy Timmons, Abe Laboriel, Nathan East, Carl Verheyen, Kiko Loureiro, Ludovico Vagnone, Francisco Simon, Pedro Andrea, Israel Sandoval, Javier Sánchez, Fredi Marugan and Oscar Pacho. Qualifications: BA (Hons) Prymary Teaching with Music Specialism.

Stephen has been playing the bass guitar for over 10 years and has subsequently developed a deep understanding of the instrument and how to create a distinctive sound. Growing up in London meant Stephen has had exposure to the vast amount of jam and gig opportunities in the city for over a decade, with the diverse range of music on offer being influencing him over this time. Performing live over this period has given him great experience on stage. This includes having to improvise, play unknown pieces and lock in with a new band. The gigs Stephen has played include performances in venues ranging from intimate locations such as Soho’s ‘Spice of Life’ and ‘The Camden Assembly’ to more substantial venues such as Hamburg’s ‘Birdland’, ‘The 02 Academy Islington’ and ‘The Shepherd’s Bush Empire’. The experience of gigging means Stephen\’s lessons can take a more performance psychology approach, or have an emphasis on how to sound good on stage and fit into an ensemble. Having completed a degree course at BIMM London means Stephen’s bass playing consists of many different and advanced techniques, which push bass playing to its limits. Bass techniques taught include slap bass, tapping, chordal playing and much more. Also, his good music theory knowledge is taught in an applied fashion, meaning that the lesson will not stray too far from being a ‘hands on’ bass lesson. Overall, this means that lessons will advance on several fronts, allowing you to grow as a musician as well as a bass player. Music Qualifications & Achievements: Degree: BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance Been played on BBC Radio 2 Played Shepherd’s Bush Empire I enjoy helping people to learn, improve and grow.