Double-bass Teacher In Glos?

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Double-bass Teacher In Glos?, Any leads appreciated!

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Mark the Harp	Sep 17 2005, 10:28 AM Post #1
Unregistered	Does anyone know of a teacher of this in N Gloucestershire (near Moreton-in-Marsh) for a friend of ours? She's an adult beginner - but can play the piano and read music. Mark

Helen	Sep 17 2005, 12:40 PM Post #2
Unregistered	Get her to check out www.musicteachers.co.uk

Mark the Harp	Sep 17 2005, 01:09 PM Post #3
Unregistered	HI - useful to know about this - thanks. But drew a blank for the double-bass. Found one in Gloucestershire, Virginia, USA, but was hoping to find one closer than that. Anyone know of other teachers or other resources? Ta Mark

sarah-flute	Sep 17 2005, 06:02 PM Post #4
Unregistered	I know that at least one child I knew as a youngster had Double Bass lessons (I'm in GLOUCS by the way) but I don't know where offhand. Have you tried ringing the music service at Colwell Arts Centre? They may have some ideas. Also, ask around local strings/specifically cello teachers, who may have links.

dcmbarton	Sep 17 2005, 06:15 PM Post #5
Unregistered	You might try contacting Beauchamp House (01452) 750253 as at one time they certainly taught double bass there. They may be able to put you in touch with someone. David

sarah-flute	Sep 17 2005, 10:29 PM Post #6
Unregistered	I think Beauchamp house has been sold recently. The Lumsdens have long since moved on. It may be worth contacting BMG http://www.beauchampmusicgroup.co.uk/ or GAMPA GAMPA (Gloucester Academy of Music and Performing Arts) http://www.beauchampmusicgroup.co.uk/gampa/ though. Hmm, I just checked and contact info on both sites is really out of date, but the GAMPA email address may work.

LadyMoonlight	Sep 18 2005, 08:30 PM Post #7
Unregistered	My brother (just passed his Grade 8 in Double Bass) has a very good teacher in Newport, Gwent. Would that be too far for your friend to travel? This teacher is a professional double bassist who plays with the BBC Welsh Symphony and has really done wonders for my brother. Plus she's a very nice person and very easy to get on with. If you're interested I could PM you her number.

Storini	Sep 18 2005, 10:14 PM Post #8
Unregistered	There's a UK-published monthly magazine called "Bassist" from the same stable as "The Strad". If your friend can get hold of a copy, I'd say it would throw up a few leads either directly, or via luthiers in the area who obviously would know players. Here's their web site: http://www.doublebassist.com/ .

cello player	Sep 24 2005, 11:05 AM Post #9
Unregistered	I know that two young lads in a school in Cheltenham (on the Gloucester Road) learn the double bass, so presumably they must have a teacher.Can give more details if that is helpful. (Only I went to their concert earliet in the year)

AmandaL	Sep 24 2005, 06:42 PM Post #10
Unregistered	Could try contacting the Musicians Union. Apart from playing, a lot of the members teach privately as well.

Mark the Harp	Sep 26 2005, 10:30 PM Post #11
Unregistered	Hi all, Thanks for the tips. I think (not sure) that my friend followed a lead I gave her yesterday. But I might come back and ask for more details all! Thanks heaps Mark

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