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Hello, thank you for visiting my page. My name is Matt and I am a professional bassist from NE London offering online lessons whilst I study a part time masters degree course at Goldsmiths, University of London.
I pride myself in being a great listener who caters for each student's needs individually, whether the lessons are for fun, grades or profession. I can set out termly plans to achieve goals but also enjoy the spontaneity of covering whatever the student wants to learn in each lesson. I advocate curiosity and self-discovery and I like to help students find out what sparks their interest and creativity.
I started teaching university students, one to one, while studying at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge in 2015 and have since progressed to be able to teach a variety of age groups, from infant to mature.
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My lessons on the Electric Bass cover beginner to advanced levels in playing techniques, fretboard navigation, time keeping, genre studies (Jazz, Funk, Rock, Blues, World) and reading bass notation and chord charts.
I can also offer help and advice on guitar and amp brands and setting/maintaining your instrument such as adjusting the truss rod and action, changing strings, cleaning your bass and what tools you need to carry these jobs out. I can also offer help and advice on purchasing effects pedals and how to use them both individually and in a signal chain."
My Music Theory lessons cover beginner to advanced levels in melody, harmony and rhythm analysis, notation, transposition and composition. I typically use the ABRSM books to teach but also provide practical exercises when needed. I am also happy to assist with all major exam boards; ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool etc.
Please come to all lessons equipped with manuscript paper and stationary (pencil, rubber etc). For bass lessons, please make you have all the required equipment for me to hear you online (amp, jack lead). Headphones and a clip on microphone are also advised but not mandatory.
I welcome students of all ability levels. I will always make a lesson plan that suits your playing ability and understanding level.
I welcome beginner students to take my lessons.
I started teaching university students, one to one, while studying at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge in 2015 and have since progressed to be able to teach a variety of age groups, from infant to mature.
I have been playing Electric Bass across the U.K. and internationally for 13 years, covering the genres Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Fusion and World and feature on several albums and studio recordings. My current work comprises of performing with the Rock band 'Sweet Crisis', Soul singer 'Ollie Lepage Dean', Jazz Fusion guitarist 'Chanan Hanspal' and wedding bands 'Bespoke Party Bands', 'Blue Lion' and 'Swagger'.
Originally self taught for 6 years, I received formal training from 2014 - 2017 during my studies at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, U.K, and Ramapo College of New Jersey by world class bassists Tiago Coimbra and Tony Cimorosi, respectively. So far, my career highlights include numerous festival dates and tours with Ollie Lepage Dean and Sweet Crisis, such as the Cheltenham Jazz Festival (2017), Nanjing Jazz Festival (2018, performing 13 dates over 2 weeks) and Ramblin' Man Festival (2019). I also feature on the album 'Only Two Things Are Infinite' by Chanan Hanspal (2018), alongside Jazz legends Bill Evans and Mike Stern.
I also welcome more advanced learners.
I give great attention to detail, and I expect new students to do so too, particularly to rhythm, technique, posture and articulation as these can all give a piece of music its character and affect the way that you play.
I encourage students to find their own style too, however, and give them the options and tools to do so. Furthermore, I train students to equip themselves with the right skills so that they can become their own independent learners, including learning to read and write music notation and ear training.
I also offer beginner to advanced music theory lessons that cover melody, harmony and rhythm analysis, notation, transposition and composition. I typically use the ABRSM books to teach but also provide practical exercises when needed.
I became resonated with what I was hearing on the television and radio as a child, and I was also lucky enough to be surrounded by musicians (family and family friends) and had the opportunity to go to live music events at an early age. It took me a few years to finally settle on the bass and piano, but what has kept me going is the curiosity and knowing that there's a lot that I still don't know. Now as a teacher, I aim to get beginners started on their journeys or intermediate and advanced students to their next musical stage.
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My lessons are charged at £21.00 per half hour and £39.00 per hour for all students.
My lessons are taken online from the comfort of your own home.
I offer my tuition to students of all ages in a wide range of styles.
Weekly lessons are one of the best ways to imrpove as a player and improve your understanding of music.
Lessons cancelled with less than 48 hours notice will still be charged full price for the lesson.
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Bass Teacher
Matt Duduryn
