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BASS GUITAR

Beginners, Intermediary and Advanced Level (6 weeks)

The Instruments department offers programmes for learning the crucial aspects of playing in a wide variety of contexts,

styles and repertoire, with dedicated educators.

ONLINE EVENING COURSES BASS GUITAR

Course Start Dates: Monday, (8.00pm), Wednesday, (8.00pm) & Friday, (8.00pm).

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar in Music Performance (6 weeks) provides technical skills, musical knowledge and performing experience that prepares students for a wide range of professional and creative opportunities as performing musicians. This course is designed for students who wish to develop contemporary music performance skills.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Bass Guitar in Music Performance curriculum at School of Contemporary Music College is designed to develop excellent fretboard technique, appropriate stylistic vocabulary, fluency in harmony and improvisational confidence. Every bass guitar student at SCM builds the skills to become a proficient, adaptable guitarist to meet the needs of today’s diverse music industry. Through frequent comprehensive ensemble work and personalized private lessons, you’ll develop your abilities as both an impressive electric bass player. Receiving individual instruction in contemporary guitar styles including pop, rock, R&B, jazz, and gospel will prepare you for live performance and studio work in the music business. You will perform frequently alongside your fellow guitar majors as well as our world-renowned faculty members, who have deep experience the music industry and in academia. They will serve you as supportive mentors, guiding you in all aspects of electric bass playing including performance, recording, song writing and composition.

Here at SCM you’ll participate in an engaging hands-on education that constantly challenges you to take your talent to new heights. Our immersive environment directly mirrors the ever-evolving music industry. You’ll learn how to design and manipulate pedal boards, multi-effects, and different amplifiers to achieve a variety of great-sounding tones. You will explore a diversity of styles, and master the music you’re most passionate about. SCM is the smartest first step on your journey towards becoming a pro guitarist.

There will be a maximum of 9 participants per class.

Repeat rules: Course may be repeated for credit without restriction.

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What you will learn


  • LIVE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS

  • SIGHT-READING

  • HARMONY & THEORY

  • EAR TRAINING

  • *MUSIC HISTORY, BASS GUITAR TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE (Intermediary & Advanced level only)

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Who is it for?

This course is ideal for aspiring musicians with little to no experience in music performance. It is highly recommended for students who want to apply for further study in music.

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Course Length

Six (6) weeks

 

Location

SCM College Online Virtual Classroom

 

Cost

£120 (includes student materials pack and course tuition). Your fee also includes an ID card to access the building, as well as access to our fantastic library facilities for the duration of this course.

Course Requirements

Below are the minimum requirements to access the course environment and participate in live chats. Please make sure to also check the Course-Specific Requirements on our website online, and ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for all software needed for your course.

ORDER A PROSPECTUS

Program requirements of our music, as well as tuition for individual programs, and course information. Fill in this short form to download your prospectus. 

READY?

The first step in applying to any SCM program is to

complete an Application for Admission,

and get started with the best music college!  

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QUESTIONS?

Have a question for our music school? Our admissions department is available to answer your questions, give us a call! 

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