From £18
Per 30 min
All ages
Kids & adults
DBS checked
1 teacher
Mon–Thu
3pm–9:30pm
Free parking
& free Wi-Fi
Grade exams
Or just for fun
One-to-one bass lessons for children and adults, from your first notes and grooves to playing confidently along with a band. No bass of your own needed to start.
Your teachers
Guitar · Bass · Ukulele · Studio recording & production
Kieran has played for 16 years in a number of bands across many genres, and tailors every lesson to the student in front of him.
Every lesson is one-to-one and shaped around the music you want to play. Beginners start with the essentials: how to hold the bass, plucking and fretting technique, and simple root-note grooves that lock in with a beat. From there you’ll learn basslines from songs you know, how they fit around the chords, and how to keep solid time.
If you’d like more structure, your teacher will set out a clear plan covering scales, reading tab and notation, and moving smoothly between notes. Lessons run from complete beginners through to intermediate players.
The bass sits between the drums and the rest of the band, holding the rhythm and the harmony together. It’s a great choice if you love groove and feel, and a good bass player makes any band sound better. Many people find simple basslines quick to pick up, which makes it a rewarding instrument to start on.
Children can start bass once they can comfortably hold the instrument and reach the frets. Short-scale basses are made for smaller players, and your teacher can advise on a good size. If you’re not sure your child is ready, just get in touch.
Lots of adults come to bass as a first instrument, or switch over from guitar to join a band. Others are returning after years away and want to get their hands working again. Whatever your reason, lessons are built around the songs and styles you enjoy. Evening slots run until 9:30pm, Monday to Thursday, so lessons fit around work, and you set the pace.
Teesside School of Music is an official London College of Music exam centre, so bass grade exams are available here if you’d like a recognised qualification. Grades 6 to 8 also carry UCAS points. If you’d rather just learn to play, that’s completely fine.
You don’t need to buy one before you start. We have bass guitars you can use during your lessons, so you can get a feel for the instrument first. When you’re ready to buy, your teacher can recommend a sensible first bass.
We’re in Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, with free parking at the rear, a bus stop directly outside and ground-floor access. Bass students travel to us from Stockton, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Yarm, Eaglescliffe and across Teesside.
FAQs
No. You can start on bass straight away, and lessons are planned for complete beginners. If you already play guitar, your teacher will build on what you know.
Not for your first lessons. We have bass guitars you can use during lesson time, so mention it in the notes when you book. You'll want your own to practise at home once you're sure bass is for you.
Yes. We're an official London College of Music exam centre, and bass grades are available through LCM. Exams are optional, and plenty of students learn just for fun.
£18 for 30 minutes or £36 for an hour. You pay as you go when you book online, with no contract or term fees.
Monday to Thursday between 3pm and 9:30pm, which suits after school or after work. You can see live availability when you book.
Give at least 48 hours' notice and you can rearrange or cancel through your online account. With less notice than that, the lesson can't be credited or refunded.
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Students come to us from Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Acklam and across Teesside. Pick a time that suits you and book online in a couple of minutes.