Classical double bass lessons in The Hague, for beginners to advanced musicians.

You’ll play groovy bass lines: Pop/Funk, Latin/Jazz! For the contrabass you can choose Classic or Jazz! We discuss what your musical preferences are and which way we go; In any case, fun is paramount! All the bass methods that I use also have an online audio (play along), so you can also play the pieces in your house, play along with the online audio: Pop/Funk, Latin/Jazz, Classic, etc. The lessons are for all ages/levels and are taught in Dutch, English, Spanish, Catalan or Portuguese. Online lessons are also possible via Skype, Zoom or Face Time!

Musician since the age of 14, I have been giving lessons for more than 8 years as a private teacher. I focus on your desires, whether to improve your vocabulary (jazz or other modern genres), or learn the basics of double bass and electric bass. I pay great attention to the practical application of theoretical notions. Personalized itinerary according to the student's needs and wishes. non-exhaustive list of what we can see: - basic techniques for beginners - learning songs of your choice -develop your knowledge of the neck (scale, arpeggios, triads) -develop your ear and improvisation -develop your sense of rhythm and music theory -musical theory, composition and arrangement

I have much experience teaching students of all levels and am patient and open to all questions about music. A but about myself: Elam is a Jazz double bassist and composer. Originally from Israel, Elam is currently living and working in New York City. Elam graduated from the New school for Jazz and Contemporary music, and has had the opportunity to play and perform with distinguished artists such as Abraham Burton, Eric McPherson, David Bryant, Duane Eubanks, Jason Palmer, Joel Ross, Nasheet Waits, Will Sellenraad, Chris Beck, David Virelles, Donald Edwards, Mike DiRubbo, George Coleman Jr., Jonathan Voltzok, Yuval Cohen, Spike Wilner, Anthony Pinciotti, Ben Solomon, Don Hahn, Tom Oren and others. Elam has performed internationally in Bern, Berlin, Belgrade, Paris, Marseille, Vienna, Lublijana, Klagenfurt, Rostov, Zagreb, Krakow, Prague, Vigo and other places. Elam has performed at the Red Sea Jazz Festival twice with the Yuval Cohen Sextet and the JT and the magnificent soul big band, as well as at Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, Marseille Jazz festival, Bern Jazz Festival, Tel Aviv Jazz festival, Smalls Jazz club, Mezzrow, Duc des Lombards, Cangas Jazz Festival and others. Elam has had the opportunity to record as a sideman with such artists as Eric McPherson, Will Sellenraad, Omer Leshem, Tom Oren, Hillai Govreen and many others. His debut album as a leader “Sound-Elements” (scheduled to be released 2024) features legendary musicians Abraham Burton, Eric McPherson and Luis Perdomo

About the Lesson: Are you a music enthusiast that wants to start learning how to play? Are you an already good player but you want to further develop your skills? In these lessons, we will create a curriculum together, based on your wishes, needs and musical taste. Our goal is for you to be able to express yourself through your instrument. I will guide and help you to achieve this goal by providing the following classes: - Contrabass (Jazz and Classical and any other style) - Bass Guitar (Any modern style) - Music Theory - Solfeggio/ Ear training - Jazz Harmony All these classes can be taught seperately. Nevertheless, during our instrumental lesson we will cover a portion of the material of all the modules.

I offer double bass lessons for all levels and ages. You can also learn the bass instrument used in the baroque period, the Violone. If you would like to enter in the double class of a Conservatory. Or you would like to improve your bow technique to play your best solos with your band, If you or your children are interested in learning to play the double bass. Or if you are very interested in playing baroque music with the greatest instrument ever, then send me a message and I will gladly be your bass teacher!

My approach as a teacher is based on adapting to the needs of each student. My teaching methodology is flexible, personalized and focused on making you enjoy learning while developing your skills. Throughout the course, we will work on fundamental technical and musical aspects such as rhythmic precision, bass line construction, solo improvisation, the use of harmony in context, and music reading. All of this adapted to your aptitudes and aspirations! My classes are open to both beginners and experienced musicians. If you are just starting out, I will work with you to create a solid foundation, while if you are already more knowledgeable, we will delve deeper into the aspects that interest you most, in order to develop your own style. As a teacher, I focus on creating an environment of trust where you can learn at your own pace, without pressure, and always from a practical and fun perspective. See you soon!

Hello! My name is Bjørk and I’m a professional double bass player living and teaching here in Amsterdam. I have 2 diplomas in Jazz Bass from Sweden and a degree in Jazz Bass Performance from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. I love teaching and I have taught since 2016. And I love the bass! I teach double bass, electric bass, composition, improvisation and music theory. I have experience teaching complete beginners with zero prior musical knowledge to more advanced players. I also have taught students online. I believe that every student is different and I always customize and adapt my lessons to your needs and your goals. And don’t worry if you’re not sure what those are yet, we can figure it out together! As I see it, music and learning should be most of all: fun! Of course it’s at times challenging, but we will focus on what you feel passionate about and see what works best for you. Even though I specialize in jazz, I have played many genres and we can do anything you want. Pop, rock, punk, indie, world-music/folk funk, or anything else that you are interested in. I also teach band coaching if you have a band that you want to play with.

Professional bass player based in Maastricht, Netherlands. Subjects that I teach: 1. Electric bass: Learn to play and understand jazz, funk, metal, R&B, pop or any other style with the necessary techniques (including slap bass, from basic to advanced). 2. Double bass: Learn the techniques and knowledge involved in playing double bass and apply them to playing either Jazz, or any other style. 3. Music theory: Learn the theory behind what you are playing and gain a deeper understanding of the music you are playing. 4. Preparation for conservatory (or any other music school) entrance exam: Learn all the necessary skills and knowledge to enter a conservatory. My classes are for any age and level. Whether you just want to have fun playing music, or you want to become a highly trained musician, I will find a suitable lesson plan for you. Lessons are in Dutch or English.

Hello future students! My name is José and I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz from the "Escola Súperior de Música de Lisboa" one of the finest Jazz Universities in Europe. I am a jazz musician with a lot of intenational performances in my career, I have played all through Europe and in China with amazing musicians such as Peter Evans, Shane Endsley, Ohad Talmor, André Fernandes, Jesús Santandreu, Javier Subatín, Óscar Graça, João Paulo Esteves-da-Silva, Maria Villanueva and others. Aside from that, I have also participated in professional theatre companies as an orchestra member and also in projects outside of the Jazz world. I offer dynamic and customized lessons to my students, regardless of their age and proficiency , I try to communicate and share with them the necessary skills and tools needed to become a better musician, and also to cultivate a broader and simultaneously deeper understanding of music and art in general. I offer Electric Bass, Double Bass, Music Theory, Ear Training and Composing Lessons! Come have a lesson with me!

My name is Andrea , I am a professional double bass player who obtained the Master Degree in classical Double Bass at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. I am active as a Double Bass player in different orchestras and ensembles, having the chance to perform in the most famous theathers of The Netherlands. Active not only as a Double Bass player but also really strong preparation with bass guitar, recently I published my research "The bass guitar in the contemporary music" for the Society of Artistic Research. The lessons are open for all levels. The priorities are the goals and desires of the students, shaping my teaching attitude based to their human sensitivity and musical characteristics. About Double Bass lessons: Having Fun with the Double Bass! You will be able to achieve a strong technical preparation for both hands ( Bow, Pizzicato, strong left hand) Rhythm and Intonation. Develop your own Musicality. Learn how to enjoy practice! About the Bass Guitar: Together we are gonna prepare your favorite tunes and styles. Left and right hands technique (Scales, Tecnique exercises for both hands, Slap, Tapping etc..) Preparation to be a good bass player in a band, ready to play!

I am a double bass player based in the city of Leuven. I recently obtained my third master in music in double bass at the LUCA School of Arts – Campus Lemmens. I am currently working as a double bass tutti in the Brussels Philharmonic and i am the bass player of the ensembleDRE. As a double bass player i have played in different amateurs and young Orchestras like NJO, the junge-deutsch franzosische philarmonie and Futurorchestra, and with professional Orchestras like Casco Phil and Ataneres Ensemble. As a teacher i have taught pop music and electric bass in Italy. Through my experiences , concerning different kinds of music, i would like to approach the double bass and/or electric bass to people of any age. At the same time, I can offer clearly structured lessons to students of any age, interested in classical music repertoire but also in other genres as pop and rock. The lessons can be conducted in English or Italian. Don’t hesitate to contact me for more information.

Technique Styles Improvisation Lesson tailored to your demands Do you want to read chords? Do you want to read notation? Do you want to be able to play any genre like a session musician? Do you want to develop your improvisation skills? Let:s talk!

Hello! I am Jennifer, double bassist based in Brussels. I enjoy teaching anyone who wants to play the double bass: whether you are just starting out or want to further develop on this magnificent instrument. Making music is central to my lessons and other aspects are also discussed from there: ensemble playing, technique (pizzicato and/or arco), ear training, theory. Because the double bass is a versatile instrument in so many musical styles, we can also approach this one. I like to share my great passion for all kinds of music. Curious? Be sure to send me a message and we will make a plan based on your wishes, agenda and interests! Being able to read music is certainly not a must, we can also tackle this during lessons.

Hi, I am professional active jazz double bass/ bass player from Croatia trained at the GMPU University in Austria and currently at Hague Royal Conservatory. As an experienced tutor for over 4 year I offer double bass and music theory lessons in the Hague & online for beginner / intermediate / advanced level, adapted to all ages and children. All lessons are designed and adapted to the individual needs of the student. In our lessons we are going to focus on some of the following aspects; - intonation and sound quality - rhythm and steady time-keeping - musicality and improvisation -creating your own bass lines -pizzicato and bowing techniques -role of the bassist in a band -discovering common chord progressions -learning how to play along with your favorite records in jazz/blues/pop/soul/funk genres I offer double bass, bass guitar, piano and music theory lessons adapted to preschoolers, gradeschoolers and teenagers. I am happy to help your kid expand the creativity and musical skills in a fun and interactive way!

Hi, I'm Philip! I'm a professional Bass player and teacher based in Amsterdam. I have studied with some of the best teachers in Europe as well as famous bassists from the New York Jazz Scene. Besides my studies I have been actively performing, recording and teaching since age 16, which led me to play at different festivals and venues such as North Sea Jazz, JazzOpen Stuttgart, Bimhuis, DeDoelen Rotterdam. I'm calm and easy going and I want to pass on the knowledge I got from my teachers as well as my own experience. I always focus on getting you ready or better at playing in a band, since that's what we do as bass players! I'm experienced in and open to a wide variety of styles, my specialization being Jazz. ..................................................................................................................... Electric Bass/ Bass Guitar - Double Bass - Music Theory - Rhythm - Groove - Ear Training - Sight Reading - Audition Preparation - Home Recording - Gear ---> Jazz, Pop, Rock, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop.... ---> I adapt my teaching to your level (complete beginner to advanced) as well as your goals or your style preferences. If you're playing in a band and would like feedback we can set up a Bandcoaching, too.