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Peter Elliot - Guitar teacher
Peter Elliot
Guitar1 Trundlers Way Bushey Heath Hertfordshire WD23…4.8 km
£37.00

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,…

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Alex Barnett - Guitar teacher
Alex Barnett
GuitarNorth London / Hertfordshire GB9.3 km
£40

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 goals and learning…

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Oliver Martin - Guitar teacher
Oliver Martin
GuitarWest valley road Hemel Hempstead HP3 0AN United…9.7 km
£28.00

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…

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James Tahmasebi - Guitar teacher
James Tahmasebi
Guitar57 Pembroke Road Ruislip MIddlesex Ruislip United…10.6 km
£15.00

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…

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Richard Kolendo - Guitar teacher
Richard Kolendo
Guitar6 Heathfield Court Avenue Road St Albans Herts AL1…10.8 km
£20.00

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…

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Shoi Sen - Guitar teacher
Shoi Sen
Guitar55a Long Drive Ruislip Middlesex HA4 0HN United…12.1 km
£20.00

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…

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Kieran Dougall - Guitar teacher
Kieran Dougall
Guitar9 Hatfield Crescent Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire…12.6 km
£15.00

Qualifications: BMus Popular Music Performance

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Paul Nazarkardeh - Guitar teacher
Paul Nazarkardeh
Guitar11 Varley Parade Flat 5 London Middlesex NW9 6RR…12.8 km
£20.00

Qualifications: BMus Popular Music Performance

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Michael Hutchings - Guitar teacher
Michael Hutchings
Guitar15 Bosworth Road New Barnet Herts. EN5 5LZ United…13.9 km
£19.00

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About Bass lessons in Watford

Find bass tutors in Watford for technique, ensemble coaching and performance preparation.

Lesson formats

Watford teachers often teach from home studios or online.

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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.

Weeks 1–4: Basics & timing
1

Learn fretting/plucking, essential grooves, scales and locking with a metronome.

Months 2–4: Technique & repertoire
2

Develop fingerstyle, slap/pop, and learn a variety of styles and playing contexts.

Months 4+: Ensemble & studio skills
3

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.

Rock & pop
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Solid foundational grooves and song-support techniques.

Jazz & improvisation
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Walking bass, soloing and harmonic awareness on double or electric bass.

Funk & slap
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Percussive techniques, syncopation and pocket playing.

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FAQs about bass lessons in Watford

Are weekend lessons available in Watford?

Availability varies; check teacher profiles and message for scheduling.

Do I need an amp for electric bass lessons?

A small practice amp is useful; teachers can advise on suitable models and settings for practice.

Can I learn bass online?

Yes — technique and repertoire can be taught online, though in-person tuition helps with physical setup and progress.