Double Bass Mastery: Solo, Orchestra & Chamber Music

From 44.09 $ /h

1. Solo Performance: Finding Your Voice
Explore the full expressive range of the double bass, from the elegance of Baroque to the innovation of Contemporary music.
Building a natural, resonant tone and secure intonation.
Developing expressive phrasing that tells a story.
Mastering technical foundations tailored to your physical comfort.

2. Orchestral Studies:
Gain the confidence and precision needed to thrive in a symphonic environment.
In-depth coaching on standard orchestral excerpts for auditions.
Mastering rhythm, articulation, and the art of section blending.
Understanding the score to become a reliable foundation for the orchestra.

3. Chamber Music:
Learn the joy of musical conversation in small ensembles.
Enhancing communication through listening and shared breathing.
Developing the musical sensitivity required for intimate ensemble playing.
Learning how the double bass drives and supports chamber works.

4. Career Mentorship: Navigating the Music World
Beyond the notes, I share unique insights to help you build a sustainable career.

Location

Online from Japan

About Me

I am a double bassist and passionate educator with international experience in both performance and teaching.
After studying in Japan and the United States, I have worked with orchestras, chamber groups, and students from diverse backgrounds.

I believe that music is not only about technique, but about communication and expression. In my lessons, I focus on helping students feel comfortable, confident, and motivated, while developing solid fundamentals and expressive playing.

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, I aim to support your musical journey in a way that fits your goals and personality.

Education

Artist Diploma (Double Bass Performance) | University of Texas at Austin
Full Scholarship Recipient
Master of Music (Double Bass Performance) | University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Music (Double Bass Performance) | Toho Gakuen School of Music

Experience / Qualifications

Instructor / Teaching Assistant | University of Texas at Austin
Provided individual lessons and orchestral sectionals for double bass students during residency.
Artist Manager | (2025 – 2026)
Project Researcher | Tokyo College of Music (2022 – 2023)
Specially Appointed Assistant | Tokyo University of the Arts (2021 – 2022)
Double Bass Instructor & Chamber Music Coach | TJK Music School
Double Bass Instructor | High School/Junior High School in Saitama, Japan(2011-Present)

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Japanese

Skills

Double bass

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tue

Wed

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08-12

12-16

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20-24

Daniele

5.0

(3)

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.

Erno

5.0

(3)

Basles for young and old
Everyone is welcome: young and old. Age does not matter. It is never too late to learn to play a musical instrument. Making music is fun and healthy!

Basles for beginners and advanced
Everyone is welcome: beginners and advanced. Your entry level doesn't matter. Playing bass guitar is my specialization and I can teach everyone a lot. During a trial lesson we look at what you can already do and what you would like to learn, what your inspirations are and who your idols are. From there we make a plan and we give substance to the lesson.

Basles: what do you learn?
In consultation with you I give substance to the lesson. Together we will see which music styles, bands and artists you like. We can then choose songs that suit your level and ambitions and I will teach you how to play these songs. Based on the songs and a method book I will teach you the following:

-the right attitude
-the right techniques
-the corresponding theory
read notes and tabs
read and play chords
-training your ears
grooves
-jams
-slaps
improvising
-flageolettes play

You will learn all this in a cozy and casual atmosphere, with professional equipment in my home studio.

The lessons are individual, so all attention is focused on you.

I also teach in English and French.

Tom

5.0

(3)

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!

Yiannis

5.0

(3)

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.

Philip

5.0

(3)

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.
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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.

Francesco

5.0

(3)

A musician since the age of 14, I have been giving lessons as a private tutor for over 9 years.

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

Yussif

5.0

(3)

I share you my skills in playing the double bass with different techniques for jazz, classical, early music as well as arranging, composition, harmony and rhythm.
I have masters in early music and classical double bass from Royal Conservatory of The Hague and active as jazz musician.

Wolf

5.0

(3)

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.

Alessio

5.0

(3)

Do you want to play bass?
Do you want to learn more about music?
Do you have a music group that needs a coach?

I can help you with that!
My name is Alessio and I am an Italian professional double bass/bass player with degrees in classical and jazz.
I've been living in the Netherlands for over 10 years and I have more than 15 years of professional "live music" experience, including teaching children and adults.

I have always believed in the power of music to connect with others and forge relationships across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
In my opinion, the music discipline is one of the best drivers for a student to learn deeply about themselves.

In my lessons, we will make sure to cover many aspects of playing, from the physical approach to the instrument (especially important for double bass players) to the personal musical expression.

Depending on your wishes and needs, we can focus on:

Genres: jazz, improvisation, classical, pop, rock, metal, funk, blues, etc...
Learning deeper: ear training, harmony, theory, music theory
Band coaching

All levels (beginner, intermediate, conservatory preparation)

Online lessons possible and personal lessons possible in Rotterdam and The Hague

Languages: I can teach in English, Italian, and Spanish

Claudia

5.0

(3)

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 bass class of a Conservatory, if your goal is to improve your bow technique to play your best solos with your band, or if your child is curious about the double bass. Or if you are very interested in playing baroque music with the greatest instrument ever (the violone), then send me a message and I will gladly be your bass teacher!

André

5.0

(3)

I have extensive professional experience on double bass and electric bass. In recent years, my focus has been and remains jazz, where I have participated in many concerts and recordings with my original music group and others, under different leaderships. If jazz is an area of interest for you, I can help you.

I studied at the Braga Jazz School, at the Luiz Villas Boas Jazz School at the Hot Clube de Portugal and at the Lisbon Higher School of Music.

I think that each person has his or her own way of learning, at his or her own pace, according to what motivates him or her in music. I myself had an irregular path, different from the typical musical training, so I see things from a different perspective.
My main instruments are the double bass and the electric bass, but I also play and can teach guitar, music theory, improvisation techniques and composition.

Tadej

5.0

(3)

Whether beginner or advanced, child or adult, this course offers individual lessons for guitar, electric bass and double bass in various styles, including jazz, rock, pop and classical.

🎸 Instrumental lessons:

Basics for beginners & advanced playing techniques

Improvisation & stylistic playing (including jazz improvisation)

Accompaniment & solo playing

Ear training & rhythmic training

🎼 Music theory for all levels:

Harmony & Chords

Reading music & ear training

Jazz harmony & improvisation techniques

Songwriting & Arrangement

Lessons are individually tailored to the needs and wishes of the students. Whether you simply want to make music for the joy of it or are looking to further your musical development – this course is suitable for all ages and experience levels!

📍 Location: [Online or face-to-face, if applicable]
📅 Duration: [Individual or group lessons, if applicable]

Javier

5.0

(3)

My lessons are personalized and dynamic. They combine instrumental technique with ear training, applied theory, and repertoire that most motivates the student. My goal is to train not only competent bass players, but well-rounded musicians who understand their role within a band and develop their own artistic voice.

🎯 MAIN OBJECTIVES
• Mastering right-hand and left-hand techniques (fingerstyle, slap, tapping, etc.).
• Develop an active musical ear and improvisation skills.
• Understand the role of the bass in different musical styles and contexts.
• Acquire tools to play with ease in ensembles and recording sessions.
• Stimulate creativity and personal expression through the instrument.

📦 INCLUDED MATERIALS
• 📖 PDFs with progressive technical exercises, from beginner to advanced level.
• 🎧 Audio files (play-alongs) for practicing in a real context.
• 🎼 Customizable repertoire: pieces chosen by the student, adapted to their level.
• 📚 Modules of harmony and theory applied to bass.
• 🎶 Improvisation material: scales, rhythmic patterns and stylistic language.

🔄 METHOD STRUCTURE
1. Initial assessment: diagnosis of musical level and interests.
2. Personalized plan: selection of the directory and definition of short/medium term objectives.
3. Dynamic lessons: combination of technique, repertoire, ear training and improvisation.
4. Continuous monitoring: progress recordings, personalized feedback and adjustments.

🎸 CONTENT BY LEVEL
• Beginner: posture, chords, basic grooves, rhythmic reading, simple pieces.
• Intermediate: slap technique, major and minor scales, walking bass, intermediate level repertoire.
• Advanced: extensive techniques, modern harmony, free improvisation, complex repertoire.

👨‍🏫 PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
• A flexible method that adapts to the student's tastes and objectives.
• Contextual practice: all exercises applied in real musical situations.
• Emphasis on musicality, not just technique.
• Use of technology to optimize learning (apps, audio, video).

Duarte

5.0

(3)

My lessons are highly flexible and tailored to help each student reach their musical goals as efficiently as possible. Whichever genre of music you want to learn (pop, classical music, rock, metal, jazz, salsa, middle eastern, balkan and other folk music, etc.), I have experience in lots of musical fields and can help in learning how to play bass, the role you play in the band and the theory behind it all.

Xiaoxu

5.0

(3)

I offer double bass lessons for children and adults, beginners or more advanced. Lessons are adapted to each student's level, pace, and goals.

We will work on technique, musicality, and listening skills through various exercises and repertoires. For younger children, I also incorporate musical games to make learning natural and motivating.

My goal is to develop a solid foundation while cultivating the joy of making music in a relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.