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Bass Lessons Richmond
Hello! I'm Stephen Field, a professional bass teacher based in the Richmond area. I offer first-rate, exciting bass guitar and double bass lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
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Hello! I'm Stephen Field, a professional bass teacher based in the Richmond area. I offer first-rate, exciting bass guitar and double bass lessons to students of all ages and skill levels.
I am a qualified and diverse musician who has been playing bass for over 10 years. Growing up in London has meant that over the years I have worked with musicians from all walks of life. I now feel like I a truly in a position to be able to share the skills I have developed with my students.
I recently completed an undergraduate degree from BIMM London, where I studied Popular Music Performance. The degree encouraged me to explore the limits of bass playing through applying advanced techniques as well as deep learning into music theory, a subject that I always seek to include in my lessons.
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Get in touch today to book your first bass lesson.
My experience as a live performer has helped me develop skills that all performing musicians require in the popular music scene, such as improvisation, playing unknown pieces and locking in with any band. In the lessons I provide I really take pride in covering as much variety of musical topics that I can to help you develop in all aspects of your instrument.
My musical background covers an array of genres, all that I feel confident playing and teaching. I am always happy to tailor an individual student's syllabus to incorporate songs or styles that they love. My knowledge of music theory also means that I will help you grow not only as a bass player, but as musician in general.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
I am confident in tailoring my lessons to accommodate students of any skill level or age. My passion as a teacher is to help people improve and grow as a musician, no matter the age or playing ability.
Introduction to Bass, Correct Technique and Posture
Having completed a undergraduate degree from BIMM London means that my knowledge is diverse and useful for modern musicians. I have expertise in performance, technique, theory and technology, all of which can be touched upon in lessons to help develop your niche as a musician.
I have vast experience as a performing musician, playing at well-known and established London venues such as 'Spice of Life', 'The Camden Assembly', 'The O2 Academy Islington' and 'The Shepherd's Bush Empire'. This experience of gigging means that lessons can take a performance psychology approach, or have an emphasis on how to sound good on stage and fit into an ensemble.
Growing up, learning and performing in London has massively encouraged and nurtured me as a musician and I am keen to pass on my knowledge to students of all playing abilities.
Specialised Techniques, Slap Bass and Chordal Playing
I am passionate about ensuring the development and growth of my students tailoring each lesson to suit the individual. I will work to highlight your strengths but also hone in on and iron out any weaknesses through my student-focussed teaching approach.
My undergraduate degree helped me to push the limits of bass playing through applying advanced techniques such as slap bass, choral playing and tapping. If accessible to you as a player, I will be sure to pass on my knowledge in executing these with accuracy and musical intent.
I always seek to make my lessons fun but also informative. I will help you learn individual pieces and styles that you love, however i'll also ensure that we work on important aspects that will continuously help your musical development.
Find musical equipment in and around Richmond
Please find a shortlist of music stores below that you can locate nearby to purchase musical equipment and instruments.
Hillsound Musical Instruments, is one of the UK's leading music shops located at 24/26 Hillstreet, Hampton Hill, TW12 1PD. You can find here an extensive range of instruments, including a large selection of bass guitars, but also drum kits, woodwind instruments and much more.
New Kings Road Vintage Guitar Emporium, is located near Richmond at 65a New Kings Road, London, SW6 4SG. This is one of Europe's most established vintage guitar shops and also stocks a great selection of vintage basses, such as the 1965 Fender Jazz Bass and the 1964 Epiphone Embassy Deluxe in Cherry Finish.
PMT London, is one of London's most well-known music stores and is located at 35-39 Old Street, Clerkenwell, EC1V 9HX. PMT offers a large range of basses suitable for all abilities. They stock high-end instruments as well as those at a more affordable price.
I want to help you become the best bass player and overall musician that you can be. Together we will work on musical knowledge and playing abilities so that feel confident and comfortable with your instrument. Your lessons will be tailored to you as an individual and the pace we learn at will be appropriate.
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My lessons are charged at £20 per half hour.
I offer mobile bass lessons to students located in and around the Richmond area, so I will travel to you to provide the lessons (subject to my teaching schedule and your location).
I offer my tuition to students of all ages. I am strong believer that music education is for all.
It is recommended to take lessons on a weekly basis as consistent learning is one of the keys to success. However the call is yours as the student, you are welcome to lessons as and when you please.
I operate with a 48-hour cancellation policy. This means that if you cancel within 48 hours of a planned lesson, then you will be required to pay the full amount.
Get in touch with me today and book your first bass lesson.
Bass Teacher
Stephen Field
