If you want bass guitar lessons in Canterbury, whether you want to play heavy metal, jazz or even slap bass for funk, read on to discover why bass guitar lessons with Mike will be so good for you.
If you want bass guitar lessons in Canterbury, whether you want to play heavy metal, jazz or even slap bass for funk, read on to discover why bass guitar lessons with Mike will be so good for you.
When most teachers give bass guitar lessons they teach you songs or riffs that you want to play. That might seem like a great idea but what does it teach you? A few cool riffs, but that's a quick fix: it doesn't help you in the long term. What happens when you want to learn something by yourself? You may not always be able to afford instrument lessons or may not always have access to good teachers.
That's why Mike will teach you music:
- you will understand how music is constructed. Understanding which notes work with which chords enables you to create your own bass lines, whole songs or improvise - useful skills for those playing bass guitar in a band, because bassists usually have to write their own parts;
- you will understand how to use your fingers and arms in the most efficient (and physiologically safe) way possible. Develop dexterity, speed and stamina while avoiding repetitive strain injuries, unlocking your potential as quickly as possible while developing habits that will allow you to play guitar for a lifetime;
- If you are playing finger or slap style bass you will learn how to get the most out of your instrument to make a richer, more powerful sound or bring out the top end on slaps and pops. Making the perfect sound with your bass guitar is not just about having good equipment, you also need to know how to pluck to get the best out of your instrument;
- you will learn how to use your guitar practice time more effectively to maximise your improvements in minimum time. The phrase 'practice makes perfect' is wrong. You could practise for hours and get worse if you don't practise correctly. Remember:
