Bass lessons in Southampton
Learn electric bass with a local Southampton teacher — in person or online.
Teachers near Southampton
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PROFILE • Original career in civil/structural engineering. Gained Hnd in structural engineering/design 1983. • Left industry to pursue career in music. • Received intensive instrumental training from a guitar institute tutor (U.S.A.). Established A.D.W.Musictech in 1990. (Private music school) • More than 25 years teaching experience in schools, colleges, and the independent sector. • Offering instrumental tuition for guitars: Acoustic, electric, classical, bass & ukulele to all key stages in both Classical and contemporary traditions. • Preparing pupils for performances, Graded exams, auditions, and festivals. • Rehearsing bands and ensembles in preparation for performances. • Delivering whole class, curriculum music lessons. • Southampton City Education Quality Services. Popular Music Coordinator: Developing delivery and assessment (GCSE and Btech First in popular music) • Project managing wider opportunities, music and performance delivery initiatives. • Working extensively as a professional freelance musician. Qualifications: Guildhall school of music & drama (Assessor) ct. GSMD(A), RSL Level 6 Music Diploma in Teaching (LRSL), RSL/lvl 3 grade 8 guitar
About bass lessons in Southampton
Find bass tutors in Southampton specialising in technique, rock and jazz styles — lessons for every level.
Southampton teachers teach from studios, schools and online.
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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.
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FAQs about bass lessons in Southampton
Some teachers and schools offer group workshops and band coaching.
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.