Private instrument lessons

Learn an instrumentone to one

Hello there! I studied Jazz performance at university and graduated with a Bachelor of Music, majoring in electric/double bass. I also play and teach guitar & electronic finger drumming. I make my lessons as relaxed and enjoyable as possible, and I’ll guide you step by step in a supportive and FUN environment.

The Snedlab, Coburg North, or online

John performing live on stage with a singer and a band in front of a crowdJohn performing live on stage with a crowd and a DJ behind the decks
Choose your instrument

Bass guitar
Double bass

Electric bass and upright. For complete beginners, and for players who want to fill the gaps.

  • Time feel and locking in with the drums
  • Walking bass lines, grooves and theory on the fretboard
  • Setup, intonation and technique for upright

Guitar

Electric and acoustic guitar, at every level.

  • Chord shapes, strumming and rhythm
  • Soloing over chord changes
  • Learning songs by ear instead of hunting for tabs

Finger drumming

One-to-one lessons in finger drumming technique, practice and sampling. Bring whatever you play on: MPC, Maschine, Ableton Live with Push, or another pad controller, such as the MPD218.

  • Rudiments, exercises and a practice routine
  • Groove, swing and syncopation
  • Sampling and building kits you can play

Looking for music production lessons? See one to one music production lessons.

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