Bass lessons in Leicester
Learn electric bass with a local Leicester teacher — in person or online.
Teachers near Leicester
Browse a few nearby teachers to get started — or search again above to refine.
Hey, I’m Tom. I’m a DeMontfort University Music graduate with 10+ years of experience playing, writing, recording, and producing. I can offer private tuition for Guitar and Music Theory, and can teach any and all styles and techniques at £25 Per Hour (Lessons paid for in advance). Your current level can be anything including a complete beginner, so don’t worry if you’re not an experienced or fully fledged musician yet. I’d be happy to take you on still. I have a flexible musical background, having been part of Leicester’s music scene for roughly 15 years. I have lead and performed with a variety of bands, ranging from pop to rock, metal, and electronic and experimental music. I am a seasoned multi-instrumentalist and producer. I can confidently teach how to write, compose and arrange for a range of other instruments including Bass, Ukulele, and MIDI & Hardware Synthesisers. I am also able to offer basic tuition for Audio workstations including Logic Pro, Logic X, Ableton, and Ableton Live. Whether you want to become a professional musician, or just play your favourite songs for fun, I’ll be more than able to help you reach your goal. I can teach any and all topics. Including Grades, Sight Reading and Improvisation. I’m currently based in the Leicester area and can also offer lessons over Skype and Zoom if you’re currently self-isolating. Music Qualifications & Achievements: BA Hons Creative Music Technology- Foundation Degree (DeMontfort University) Rockschool Grade 8 Guitar- Distinction
About bass lessons in Leicester
Looking for bass lessons in Leicester? Discover local teachers who focus on technique, theory and ensemble playing.
Leicester teachers may teach from studios, schools or online.
Find professional teachers with clearer trust signals — and inquire in minutes.
Bass lessons: what to expect
Search for bass tutors who teach in-person or online; in-person sessions are useful for instrument setup and ensemble playing.
Players seeking strong rhythmic foundation, studio or ensemble work, and instrumental confidence.
Groove, tone, time, reading, improvisation and stylistic approaches relevant to your goals.
Online lessons are great for technique and listening tasks; in-person helps with instrument setup and ensemble dynamics.
A simple learning path for bass
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn fretting/plucking, essential grooves, scales and locking with a metronome.
Develop fingerstyle, slap/pop, and learn a variety of styles and playing contexts.
Refine tone, improvisation, reading and studio-friendly approaches for session work.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A well-set-up electric bass with appropriate amplification for practice.
- A metronome and simple backing tracks to practice locking with drums.
- Regular short practice focusing on timing, tone and accuracy.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Solid foundational grooves and song-support techniques.
Walking bass, soloing and harmonic awareness on double or electric bass.
Percussive techniques, syncopation and pocket playing.
Browse bass lessons by location
Explore bass teachers by city and region.
Popular cities for bass lessons
Jump to a location page (instrument prefilled).
Other lessons in Leicester
Trust & safety
Parents and students should always feel confident asking about safeguarding, insurance, and lesson policies.
FAQs about bass lessons in Leicester
Teachers offer a wide range including pop, rock, jazz and classical bass tuition.
A small practice amp is useful; teachers can advise on suitable models and settings for practice.
Yes — technique and repertoire can be taught online, though in-person tuition helps with physical setup and progress.