Bass Guitar Lessons Templestowe

If you play guitar, you'll be ahead of where a total beginner starts! Many skills transfer directly. The main things to adapt to are the wider neck, thicker strings, and the shift from chords to single-note grooves. The transition is smoother than most people expect.

Both have their place. Most bass players use fingerstyle as their primary technique, with pick for specific styles. We teach both techniques from early on.

With regular practice between lessons, many students are jamming with other musicians within a few months. A well-played simple bass line is more valuable than a flashy complicated one. We'll prepare you for band playing through our workshops and Rock Show.

Yes, and it's incredibly rewarding to learn! Most students start learning slap within a few months of starting lessons. It sounds impressive and it's a blast to play.

We generally recommend a basic 4-string electric bass. Quality starter basses are surprisingly affordable. We can provide specific recommendations at your first lesson. Our lay-buy system lets you pay off your bass in instalments.

We teach adult beginners all the time. Many of our adult students are fulfilling a lifelong dream. Come and see for yourself — you're never too old to groove.