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I am a professional musician with 13 years in the music industry as a performer, producer, composer and music educator. I am a guitarist and bassist, with a BMus. Hons in Jazz, Popular and Commercial Music from Newcastle Sage Gateshead. Music Qualifications & Achievements: GCSE – Music = A* A Level Music = A RGT Grades 1 – 8 (Guitar + Bass) BMus. (Hons) Jazz, Pop and Commercial – – – Music Degree – Sage Gateshead “Rotary International Young Musician Of the year – 2015” Rose Glen Fisher Award of Excellence in Music
I am an elecric and double bass player, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter living in North East London, with nearly 15 years of professional experience as performer, composer/songwriter, bandleader, session musician and teacher. I am relaxed, patient and am keen to share my knowledge and skills with those who are in turn keen to learn! Teaching 1 to 1 lessons on Bass Guitar and Double Bass since 2012 (and taking lessons since long, long before!) I have earned great insight into different learning styles and take great joy in seeing students excel. It is my genuine goal to see students flourish and excel in their chosen music styles! I share my knowledge and experience to create an enjoyable and deep journey into the world of music that serves the interests of each individual student. I was taught by several great teachers including music conservatoire bass lecturers, masters of specific world-folk styles, renowned session players, as well as esteemed solo bassist Michael Manring. I still take ocassional lessons myself, for in my opinion we can never know everything, a good musician, teacher, artist, human will always continue learning, and remain humble. I have led university workshops teaching music (Specifically jazz/groove improvisation and Balkan songs/rhythms), taught NYJO workshops, led guitar classes and I also mentor some aspiring musicians in recording, songwriting and general musicianship. A little about my wider experience in Music… Thanks for reading, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or interest in taking a lesson! Music Qualifications & Achievements: Most of my achievements are in practical experience of performing, recording and teaching; with which I have worked in around 30 countries in 4 continents and recorded around 15 incredibly varied albums, with more incoming! Check out Cykada, Blanco White, Afrik Bawantu or Mimika Orchestra. I grew up playing Jazz and Rock from a very young age on a number of instruments. However since moving to London to advance my life in music 10 years ago and aged 19, I am incredibly grateful to have been submerged in music and culture from Balkans, Greece, Turkey, Cuba, West Africa and Congo, as well as to have learnt and gigged lots of hiphop/neo-soul, jungle/DnB/garage and Modern Jazz / Improvisation. I love to blend these contrasting styles to innovate new sounds. Some places I have performed at include : Glastonbury, Pitchfork Festival Chicago, London Jazz Festival (a few times), Southbank Centre, BBC radio and TV, TRT (Turkish TV), Iranian TV, many European tours, Village Underground, Ronnie Scotts, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg… Currently I am taking a Music Performance Masters (MA) at Goldsmiths University, I have a Rockschool grade 8 on electric bass, grade 5 theory, and a diploma for a short course in Azeri Mugham. I have also been offered or awarded several scholarships to study and/or mentor with institutions such as Berkelee College of Music Boston, Idyllwild Calfifornia, Sligo Jazz, Dartington.
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Double bass lessons focus on posture, bow technique, pizzicato lines and ensemble roles for orchestral and jazz settings. Teachers tailor learning for audition prep, improvisation or ensemble playing.
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Double Bass lessons: what to expect
Double bass lessons near you
Find local double bass tutors for hands-on bow and posture coaching; online lessons are effective for repertoire and theory work.
Who double bass lessons are for
Beginners to advanced players preparing for ensemble, jazz gigs or auditions.
What you’ll learn in double bass lessons
Bowing, pizzicato, intonation, rhythm and stylistic approaches for your target genre.
Online vs in-person double bass lessons
In-person tuition is ideal for bowing technique; online lessons suit jazz lines, theory and repertoire coaching.
A simple learning path for double bass
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Establish posture, basic pizzicato and scale work to build reliable intonation.
Develop bowing, shifting, jazz walking lines and orchestral excerpts.
Refine tone, ensemble skills and prepare audition or performance repertoire.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- A well-sized and well-setup double bass and a practice mute for home use if needed.
- A tuner/metronome and suitable amplification for jazz practice if required.
- Regular practice focusing on intonation, shifting and bow control.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Excerpts, tone and ensemble blending for orchestral auditions.
Walking bass, soloing and groove-based playing.
Extended techniques and modern repertoire for advanced players.
Popular cities for double bass lessons
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Trust & safety
Parents and students should always feel confident asking about safeguarding, insurance, and lesson policies.
FAQs about double bass lessons
Yes for repertoire and theory; bowing technique benefits from occasional in-person guidance.
Start age depends on size; many begin with smaller-sized instruments or tailored setups.