Playing the bass guitar or double bass isn't about hiding in the background. It’s about blending melody and rhythm and bringing the whole band together, providing that all-important groove and feel which no song can be without.
Even if the bass isn’t your primary instrument, every musician can benefit from learning it. Our bass guitar and double bass lessons for beginners and more advanced students cover all the key areas of technique, reading music, artistry and general musicianship.
Your one-to-one bass lessons will be complemented with extra band workshops and access to practice rooms in your own time. We offer the Rockschool and Trinity College London curriculum (both Classical and Rock & Pop) and you can take the optional Trinity exams or Rockschool exams right here in our studios or online. Of course, there's no pressure to take the exams if you'd rather just learn for fun. Peter Bakaja is Planet drum's bass guitar and double bass teacher. He graduated from studying both instruments at the Liszt Ferenc University in Budapest, and he now has over 20 years of teaching experience in both Hungary and the UK. Having played with major acts in Hungary, he also works as a session musician playing many different genres from jazz to metal. All of our bass guitar and double bass courses start with a one-to-one taster lesson. This allows you to get a feel for our studios, try out some technique exercises with your teacher and discuss your needs and goals before you enrol on a full course.
All of our enrolled students get free access to our group workshops where you can play with the house band and other like-minded students! Put your practice to work and play in our summer and winter concerts with the house band.
