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We offer group (guitar only) and one-to-one lessons in our studios, in students' homes or online, in SW Herts and NW London. We have team of roughly 20 tutors who offer a range of instruments including guitar, piano, violin drums and voice at difference price points that reflect that qualifications and experience. Group guitar lessons are our flagship, taught personally by our director Peter Elliot. Max 4 students per group. Fantastic progress, a lot of fun and great value. We also offer support for 11 Plus Music Aptitude Tests. Qualifications: BA (Hons) Jazz, PgCMT, PgCMT, Grade 8 Guitar, Grade 5 Theory
Professional Musician & Multi-Instrumental Music Teacher: I specialise in guitar, bass, ukulele, singing, songwriting, composition, DJing and music production; tailoring lessons to each student’s goal and learning style. A proven 100% pass rate in Rockschool and Trinity Pop/Rock graded music exams, I also have significant experience teaching students with Special Educational Needs. Fully DBS-checked and covered by Public Liability Insurance. Lessons are available in person, or online via Zoom at a discounted rate (see profile for details).
Discounts available for off-peak lessons and block booking. Prices listed are peak rates (4pm-7:30pm mon-fri) Qualifications: Rockschool Electric Guitar Grade 8 (Merit), BTEC ND Music Practice (DDD), FD Professional Musicianship (Merit), BA Professional Musicianship (2:1), City & Guilds Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Rockschool is a great syllabus to help engage and inspire people into learning how to play an instrument. Learning how to read music and playing classical music at the very beginnings of your training can sometimes be difficult and also irrelevant to our interests. Rockschool enables musicians to learn songs that are current and also relevant to their lives. Music can be a lot more interesting and easier to learn when it has a relationship to our current lives. Other styles of Music such as classical can then be explored once the passion has been established and some of the grounding has been learnt. Qualifications: BTEC Music Level 3 National Diploma, BA Music Degree, PGCE Music Teaching
Experienced guitarist available for lessons across classical and contemporary genres. Also available for music theory tutoring. I also provide tuition for the clarinet. Qualifications: DipLCM - London College of Music Diploma (guitar), RSL Grade 8 Electric Guitar (Distinction), Grade 5 Theory ABRSM
Shoi has been playing the guitar for 25 years and holds a Higher Diploma in Music Performance from the ICMP. He has recorded a number of albums and toured across Europe and Asia. He has been teaching since 2007 with his private teaching business and his peripatetic teaching in schools. Shoi prides himself in inspiring young musicians to hone their skills but also develop their musical sensibility by exposing them to a wide range of music. With over 60 students at his teaching studio in Ruislip. His students range in age of 5 to 55. He has a successful track record in preparing his pupils for their grading exams Debut to Grade 8 with a vast number obtaining Merits and above. Ahead of exams Shoi will conduct mock tests to prepare pupils to the rigour of a Rockschool examination. Shoi focuses his teaching on technique, theory & improvisation whilst covering a wide range of styles. DBS checked. Shoi has also tutored children for the Musical Aptitude Test (MAT) for Grammar school entry examination. Every year Shoi hosts a week long summer workshop with children of different levels where the young aspiring musicians are tasked with learning a full tune in one week. The layout of the course is a group lesson where Shoi demonstrates and teaches parts of the chosen song each day. The second part of the lesson is a live performance workshop where the children perform parts of the song with a drummer and bass player to create a real band experience. During the live performance workshop Shoi provides feedback on how to perform the song better and how to work with other band members. Shoi has also been working with the Hillingdon Music Service since 2015 as a peripatetic music teacher. He currently conducts guitar lessons in six schools within the borough and host rock and pop ensemble during the holidays. Qualifications: Higher Diploma in Comtemporary Music (ICMP)
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.
About Bass lessons in Watford
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Bass lessons: what to expect
Bass lessons near you
Search for bass tutors who teach in-person or online; in-person sessions are useful for instrument setup and ensemble playing.
Who bass lessons are for
Players seeking strong rhythmic foundation, studio or ensemble work, and instrumental confidence.
What you’ll learn in bass lessons
Groove, tone, time, reading, improvisation and stylistic approaches relevant to your goals.
Online vs in-person bass lessons
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 Watford
Availability varies; check teacher profiles and message for scheduling.
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.