Bass Guitar / Guitar Teacher in Stoke Newington, North London

Methodology

Hi, my name is Rye. I'm a north London based professional musician and tutor.

- Which subject(s) do you teach?

I teach contemporary bass guitar to all levels, ages and aspirations. While incorporating many styles and genres into my teaching, including: soul, motown, pop, rock, indie, blues, country, gospel and jazz.

Through my lessons I am able to help students to learn and improve their playing in the following areas:

Technique and exercises
Harmony and Music Theory behind playing bass guitar
Improvisation and creating bass lines
Song repertoire – learning to play your favourite songs
Sight reading, chord charts and ear training
Time keeping & groove concepts

- Tell me about your qualifications.

I am a predominantly self taught musician, with 20 years of experience playing, touring and recording - 5+ years as a professional full time musician. As a self taught musician I have learnt music the 'hard way' but as a result of which I fully understand what it takes to be a working musician. It is a fulfilling approach that has required a high level of dedication over the years, and importantly a love of performing and teaching music.

In the last few years I have achieved grade 5 music theory, and studied with the Open University - completing their Diploma level course: Understanding Music - Elements, Techniques and Styles.

- How much do you charge?

I charge £30 per hour for lessons from my home in North London. Or I can travel to teach at various parts of London (East, Central, North, West) with additional travel/ time charges added on.

- Where do you teach?

I teach from my home in Stoke Newington, Hackney (North London), which is easily accessible via a range of major transport links.

I am happy to travel to teach at students' homes in the surrounding London areas - Hackney, Islington, Camden, Haringey, Tower Hamlets and beyond - generally, within an hour's travel from the Hackney area.

- When are you available?

I am available to teach throughout the week and weekends. As a freelance musician my availability can vary from time to time - and in that way I aim for a flexible approach with my students.

As a general rule, I ask that students give me at least 24 hours notice of cancellations, and I myself aim for 48 hours notice if my own availability changes.

- Which ages and levels do you teach?

I am happy teaching students of all ages, levels and aspirations.

- Do you have a personal message for students?

I utilise a friendly, patient and encouraging approach to my tutoring. In this way my lessons are always tailored to the individual's requirements and requests, with a large emphasis on discovering their own enjoyment of playing. Music should always be fun whether you're young or old, a beginner or an aspiring professional.