Tauranga
Bass Guitar Lessons | Guitar Lessons | Theory Lessons, NCEA Music Tutoring
Bio
Happy New Year!
Now taking bookings for 2023
I currently have teaching slots available in:
- Mount Maunganui on Wednesdays and Thursdays – afternoons and evenings,
- Otumoetai College on Tuesday after school
I have been playing bass for over 20 years in various bands and church music teams. I currently make a living from playing in bands; I like to teach bass because I want people to experience the joy that I have got out of playing bass, with the possibility of pursuing a career in music.
I studied at the School of Creative Arts in Oxford Falls, Sydney, as a music major with electric bass as my main instrument, from 2000 -2001.
I also offer beginner/intermediate guitar lessons.
Past music projects:
The Wingmen – Been playing with this great covers band for 10 years now, playing pubs, private functions, weddings and corporate gigs. have recorded an album called Copernicus Theory. Here is a music video for one of songs I wrote called ‘Sun is on its way’:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJE39u-vBgU
Singer/Songwriter – Write and perform my own songs.
Looking for Alaska – An awesomely talented duo who I played bass for when they needed a 3 piece band as a covers band and also when playing shows to promote their own original music. Played with them for over 7 years, playing pubs, private functions, weddings and corporate gigs. Also have recorded two full albums.
http://www.lookingforalaska.co.nz/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN0t2w_JZM0
Embassy – Rock band (Australia)
Penelope The – indie/prog rock
Kingshifta – Reggae/dub band
Music Director at C3 Hamilton church, NZ
Assistant Music director at Coast life church, Central coast, NSW, Australia
Teaching Info
Lessons include:
Lessons are tailored to whatever level the student is currently at and what they want to achieve as a bass or player. While my focus is on the fundamentals of bass playing (technique, music theory, groove) because knowing these things means you can play anything, I am happy to teach you your favourite song. I also use songs that I think will teach you valuable lessons.
Area covered in lessons:
Left and Right hand technique – including exercises on the bass to improve technique.
Reading Music
Reading guitar/bass tab
Chord theory – Knowing chord theory helps you write great bass lines
Scales
Fretboard knowledge – Knowing where all the notes are
Tempo and groove – locking in with a drummer
Getting good sound out of your gear
Slap bass playing
I also offer beginner/intermediate Acoustic guitar lessons