Unfortunately I'm currently at capacity for new clients and I'm not accepting any new enquiries. Thank you for your interest in learning with me.

Unfortunately I'm currently at capacity for new clients and I'm not accepting any new enquiries. Thank you for your interest in learning with me.

Bass Tuition in South West London

Bass Lessons with Ally

I offer a wide range of educational opportunities for Electric bass. If you are looking to prepare for High School exams, your next graded level exam, or simply looking to start a new hobby and learn how to play your favourite songs, I can accommodate your needs.

Learning to play the Bass with me is professional, convenient, informative and most of all - fun!

My catchment area for one-to-one lessons includes the London Areas of WANDSWORTH, PUTNEY, BARNES, CLAPHAM and the surrounding areas. I also offer ONLINE TUITION for students who live outside of my catchment and all around the world.

So why choose to learn with me?

EXPERIENCE

I have over 15 years of one-to-one tuition experience, teaching children from early primary school age and upwards.

CONVENIENCE

I offer online lessons, so you can learn with me directly without having to adjust your life at all. OR if you're within a local travel distance to my home in South West London (SW15) I can arrange to meet you at your own workplace or home, social distancing restrictions permitting.

KNOWLEDGE

I have studied Electric Bass to honours degree level and have tutored many styles of music.

BESPOKE

Whilst covering the essentials of playing an instrument, my lessons are tailored to your personal goals and enjoyment. There is no set curriculum, only what you want to learn and achieve.

PASSION

Music is my full time job, I take pride and joy in being able share my knowledge and experience to those willing to learn.

VALUE FOR MONEY

Unlike a lot of other tutors in London, I don't work with agencies who take a sizeable cut of a marked up price. You'll be working directly with me, meaning you can cut out the middle-man and save money.

Fees

Lesson Length Fee Newcomer Discount
30 Minutes £30 £25
45 Minutes £35 £30
60 Minutes £40 £35

Current Offers:

Currently not accepting new clients

What my Students are saying about me:

“Ally has taught my daughter for over a year now and his professionalism, patience and ability to relate to her is outstanding. Although Ally works on the basics but he also allows her the opportunity to learn some of her favourite songs. Ally is able to relate to her music taste and provides an excellent service.”

— Sheona W.

“Alasdair is a great teacher, his communication and professionalism are beyond words. He teaches my 6 year old daughter and me and he has the patience of a saint ;-) My daughter has learnt so much in a short time. His teaching skills are great. I would highly recommend Alasdair to anyone young or older.”

— Neda A.

“Has helped me so much. Very flexible with times for lessons he works round you as much as he can...Good value for money and not too expensive a rate per lesson which I know can put some people off because it’s not the cheapest of hobbies. Very good teacher, very knowledgeable.”

— Sarah S.

“Alasdair has been a great teacher and has been keen to focus our lessons on a mixture of my personal tastes whilst making sure we cover the important technical stuff. He is really personable and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!”

— Alexis P.


“Ally is an amazing teacher - Lessons are really helping me learn the basics, as a complete beginner. Always super helpful and encouraging, has made learning both easy and fun. Would highly recommend, best music teacher I have had, and adapts lessons, so that you learn content you would want to learn.”

— Chloe F.

“Ally has been fantastic in helping me to develop my Songwriting Skills. From chord progressions to picking patterns I’ve learnt a lot. Whats great is that he also tabs/writes the music out for what you’ve just been learning so you can’t forget!”

— Ben C.