Bass lessons in Wembley

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.

Qualifications: BMus Popular Music Performance

David has been a professional musician and Educator since graduation from his degree in 2011 from the institute of contemporary music, since that time he has worked with some major label artist including Ella Eyre, John Newman, Clean Bandit, Foxes, OH Wonder, Prep, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Becky Hill, Rationale, JC Stewart etc. David has played some of the largest and most prestigious venues in the UK, Europe and the US including The Royal Albert Hall, Brixton Academy, Shephards Bush Empire, London KoKo, Manchester Arena, The SSe Hydro, Wembley Arena, Liverpool arena, Red Rocks amphitheatre, Roseland Theatre, Rapids Theatre, Hammersmith Eventim Apollo, Royal Festival Hall, London Palladium etc. David has also Played at some of the following festivals across Europe, Glastonbury festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Sziget Festival, Balaton Sound, Untold Festival, TRNSMT Festival, Parklife Festival, T in the Park, Wireless Festival, Pukkelpop Festival, V Festival, Latitude festival, Camp Bestival, Henley Festival etc. David has always been a dedicated educator and mentor and has managed to maintain a healthy private teaching practice along with live and studio work, having several early longtime students go on to work professionally within the music industry on high profile gigs themselves. David prides himself on his ability to pass on the things has has learned throughout his extensive career as well as from his time at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance and Studying Privately with Some of the greats of the instrument (Paul Westwood, Robin Mullarkey, Rufus Philpot, Joe Hubbard). Things to focus on with Students: Basic technique (left and right hand placement etc). Learning songs. Scales, arpeggios, modes and their positions on the instrument. Harmony and theory. Sight reading. Studying time feel. Advanced techniques (slapping, pick playing etc) Music Qualifications & Achievements: Diploma in music (1st) from West Herts College Higher diploma in music (1st) form West Herts College Studied privately with esteemed bass teacher Paul Westwood (author of the Bass Bible 1 &2, countless TV/Film sessions) BMus degree in music (2.1) from the Institute of Contemporary music performance Studied Privately with London Bass Player Robin Mullarkey Studied Privately with UK bass/Jazz educator Joe Hubbard Studied Privately with Esteemed New York teacher Garry Dial

I am a professional musician offering high quality tuition in electric bass, double bass, and guitar. Specialising in jazz and improvisation, but with 28 years’ playing experience spanning everything from death metal to world music, I’ve been teaching and helping students reach their potential since 2009. Lessons are tailored to your goals, and are offered face to face or online. All levels catered for: beginner to professional, young to old. DBS enhanced certificate held.

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).

Qualifications:

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)