RWP Bass Guitar Tuition

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ONLINE LESSONS

For those who have travel issues, live abroad or just love embracing the future, Rory is pleased to offer online lessons. Online lessons have been up and running since 2009 and work really well - Rory has students as far away as Cyprus!

All you need is a broadband connection, a webcam and VOIP software such as the free to download programs MSN Messenger or SKYPE.

Call or email for more information

Your first lesson with Rory is really designed as an induction that gives you the opportunity to talk about what you would like from your tuition; personal goals you may have set for yourself and of course gives you and Rory the opportunity to get to know each other right from the outset.

This first induction lesson will also give Rory the chance to assess your level of playing and in turn start thinking about a plan of action that will be structured just for you. (Not forgetting of course to put the kettle on as well, lets get our priorities right)

Items to bring on your first / induction lesson:

A selection of you favourite music cd's
An A4 ring folder with clear PVC plastic wallets inside
Any books, DVD's or previous tutors notes that you have been studying or working on
Your bass guitar

Everything else is provided like amps, instrument cables etc.

Rory is a pro bassist and the former specialist in electric bass guitar tuition in education at Estover Community College of Performing Arts and Saltash Community School.

From beginners to advanced and all in between - Rory offers expert one-to-one professional bass guitar tuition.

Rory's goal with every student is to fully explain all elements of the electric bass in a friendly, comfortable and relaxed (custom equiped) teaching environment.

Below is a list of just some of the key elements that will be covered within your tuition program:

TECHNIQUES
Daily warm-ups - finger fitness, stretching, strength / stamina and building exercises
Finger technique - positioning and three finger gallop
Pick / Plectrum technique
Slap / thumb and pop technique
and many more.

COOL TECHNIQUES
Ghost notes / muted notes
Two-handed tapping
Hammer-ons, pull-offs
String bending
Pinch harmonics
Fingered harmonics
Octaves
Arpeggios
Slides
and many more.

STYLES
Blues Rock & Shuffle
60's Rock
Southern Rock
Progressive Rock
Hard Rock
Country Rock
Metal
Progressive Metal
R&B / Motown
Funk
Soul
Disco
Classical
and many more.

THEORY
Note group variations
Time & signature changes
Rhythms
Chords
Scales
and many more.

IMPROVISATION
Where do we start
What to add in
How to jam
How to groove
How to riff
How to rock!!
and many more.

AURAL STUDY
The art of listening

In addition, Rory offers invaluable support & advice in the follwing
areas:

Band practise
Perfomance & playing in a band
Auditioning
Gear & equipment
Technical I.E. problem solving with fret buzz, action height
adjustment, intonation etc
and many more.

So whether you just want to be able to play a few songs at home or get out there and start playing in a band. If you would love to be a session player or even teach the electric bass! Rory can give you the tools for the job.

Please call Rory now for an informal chat to discuss your tuition program in more detail on 01752 203102

Rory's aim is that you become an outstanding bassist with your own unique voice and in turn develop your own sound.