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Glasgow Electric Bass & Double Bass Lessons • Pietro Fauno Finizio

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SUBJECTS:

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• Electric Bass (Jazz and other modern music - No Classical)

• Double Bass (Jazz and other modern music - No Classical)

• Music Theory

• Jazz Harmony

• Composing

• Arranging

• Notation with Sibelius software

• Ensemble/Band Tutoring and Musicianship

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I have been teaching for over fifteen years and I've been enjoying it; as a musician, I can benefit myself from it.

As a teacher, I'm driven by my passion for passing my knowledge on, in order to help my students with their personal development. I've got a patient, positive and motivating actitud and an authentic vocation for teaching.

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Although my method is tailored to each student's needs, I structure it as follows:

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Instruments:

• Establish a connection with the pupil by understanding their needs and musical objectives.
• Design a path tailored to the pupil's goals that uses and develops any pre-existing knowledge and skills.
• Introduction to a complete body postural knowledge during the instrumental practice.
• Guide the student in comprehending the theory behind the basic elements of music, such as scales and arpeggios, through their instrumental practice, aimed to a progressive and organic discovery of the instrument.
• Development of the pupil's musical abilities  through different musical genres, such as Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk, Pop and Folk, by listening and transcribing.
• Guide the student in understanding the role of the bass player within a band and in developing all the required relevant skills.

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Theory, Composing, Arranging:

• Establish a connection with the pupil by understanding their needs and musical objectives.
• Design a path tailored to the pupil's goals that uses and develops any pre-existing knowledge and skills.
• Guide the student in comprehending the theory behind the basic elements of music, such as scales and arpeggios.
• Introduction to the notions of tonality, harmony and harmonic analysis.
• Development of the notions of melody, form and structure.
• Guide the pupil in understanding the application of different techniques of approaching the composing process, in order to establish a personal method.
• Understanding the specific musical language of different genres such as Jazz, Blues, Rock, Funk, Pop y Folk through listening and transcriptions.
• Analysis of scores and arrangements of other composers.
• Practical composing exercises based upon the studied techniques.
 

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I can teach either in English, Italian or Spanish and the lessons can be in person at my place or yours, or via Zoom.
 

I strongly believe that despite being all different, with different goals, we all want to enjoy what we do, with peace of mind.

This is why it is paramount for me to create a relaxed environment for my pupils, free of any form of judgement.

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​Furthermore, as part of my policy, I commit to help beginners within the process of choosing and purchasing their first instrument, in order to get a good value for money; this is a free service of course!

 

All sessions are one-to-one and I can teach either in English, Italian or Spanish and the lessons can be either in person or via Zoom; ensemble classes will be held at a studio of the students' choice. A band can benefit much more from and improve very quickly with the constant guidance of an experienced musician, nevertheless, I am happy to offer one-off ensemble classes.

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RATES:

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Get in touch for more info as several options are available.