About

About

I am a professional bassist and cellist based in London, with a wide range of experience as both a teacher and a performer. I primarily teach double bass, bass guitar, and cello at all levels and am happy teaching jazz, rock, and folk as well as taking a traditional classical approach.

Initially studying as a classical cellist, I went on to study Popular Music Performance at the ICMP where I achieved a First Class Degree as a bass guitarist. After a year out to tour around Europe with folk singer Christof Van Der Ven, I began two years of study at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama on the postgraduate jazz course.

I am a member of Indie band Mosa Wild, with whom I have toured the UK and Europe, opening for acts such as Tame Impala and Maggie Rogers. I also produce for and tour with soul singer Georgia Van Etten as well as a host of other artists.

Alongside original music, I regularly play corporate gigs at prestigious London venues such as Ronnie Scott’s, The Ivy and Annabel’s, and perform regularly in the West End as both a bassist and cellist.

Having taught bass privately and in several schools for the past 7 years, I am happy to guide students through ABRSM and Trinity exams when asked. I personally have really felt the benefits of learning to read music from a young age and am keen to pass on this skill. If this definitely isn’t for you, no problem, I’m also passionate about helping students to develop good ears and improvisation skills.

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

  • A-Level Music
  • A-Level Music Technology
  • Grade 8 Cello
  • Grade 8 Bass Guitar
  • BMus Popular Music Performance (First Class Honours)
  • MMus Jazz Performance (Distinction)
  • LRSL Teaching Licentiate
  • Performed at venues such as Brixton Academy, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 3Arena Dublin, Paradiso Amsterdam, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Ronnie Scott’s
  • Strong knowledge of Logic Pro X and Sibelius
Location

St Mary's Rd, London E10 5RB, UK

Geolocation

51.5605966,-0.0066838

Instrument(s) Taught

Bass, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar

Where do lessons take place?

Teacher's Location, Student's House

Prices

30 minutes

£20.00

60 minutes

£40.00

Discounted Introductory Lesson

No

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Lessons

Level(s) Taught

Beginner (up to Grade 5)

Youngest Age Taught

11

Class Sizes

One-to-One (Individual)

Reviews

Reviews

June 7, 2021

Ed was recommended to me by my jazz tutor from school. Ed has helped me navigate preparing for my conservatoire auditions and has given me the confidence to pursue my love for jazz into higher education. Ed is very kind, reliable and responsive and gives insight into life as an active musician.

Guy
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Languages

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professionalism

Safeguarding Certificate

None

Liability Insurance

No, I do not have public / general liability insurance

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First Name

Edwin

Last Name

Ireland

Username

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