Bass tutor recomendations please (Halifax area)

[jbj]

Hi All,

Been a member for a while, mostly just sat on the side gaining info !!.
Need to expand my extremely limited talent could any one recommend a bass tutor for me please, i would honestly describe my self as a beginner, i can work my way through a tab (time permitting) and enjoy anything with a catch bass line to it.
Dont mind traveling a short distance if it benefits me

Thanks in advance

John

[jakenewmanbass]

Hi John,
you need to give an idea of your location as there are tutors from all over the country on here...
best of luck in your search
Jake

[jbj]

Hi jakebass.

The clues in the title Lol! Halifax west yorkshire,

Regards

John

[jakenewmanbass]

ha ha... missed that (doh)

[ShergoldSnickers]

Give my regards to Wainhouse Tower. Apparently one of my barmy ancestors was responsible for that.

Good luck with getting someone that fits your needs.

Edited November 27, 2011 by ShergoldSnickers

[jbj]

Ahh wainhouse tower, now illuminated with green, and blue lights at the top (no joke!),

Regards

John

[timo]

I'm from Halifax and used to have lessons with Pete Laffan over towards Keighley, can't quite remember exactly where he lives. He was a great teacher, progressed loads while I was having lessons with him. Can't recommend him enough although it's a bit of a drive (which my parents did so it was fine! )

[jakenewmanbass]

Gary Culshaw is in Preston, dynamite player. Steve Bury is in Blackburn but he's more of an upright player but nevertheless a very highly regarded educator.

[Bilbo]

Steve Berry not Bury* (not being a smart arse, Jake, just makes it easier for the OP to Google him if he spells it right).

* Unless it was spelt wrong on every Loose Tubes record and his own trio LP!!

[jakenewmanbass]

[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1323705290' post='1466037']
Steve Berry not Bury* (not being a smart arse, Jake, just makes it easier for the OP to Google him if he spells it right).

* Unless it was spelt wrong on every Loose Tubes record and his own trio LP!!
[/quote]
Yes mate you are absolutely right.
Steve is an absolute diamond too...

Edited December 12, 2011 by jakenewmanbass

[I_like_jazz]

Hi John,

If you haven't found anyone yet I'm based in Leeds (most of the time) and I'd be happy to give you a lesson for a reasonable price. PM me if you're interested.

Cheers

Tom

[BassBunny]

Try Geoff Chalmers who is based in leeds at the moment. You won't be disappointed.
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[jakenewmanbass]

And yes of course to the above, Geoff gets good reviews in his teaching thread... you have a few to go at if you're willing to drive a bit.

[jbj]

Hello All.

Thanks for all your responses, i have been in contact with both [font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"]Geoff and Pete and will be having lessons off one of them once my index finger has healed following a Christmas incident with a bottle of water and a sharp knife [/color][/font][font="helvetica, arial, sans-serif"][color="#282828"] [/color][/font]

Happy new year to all.

Regards

John..

[jimbobothy]

I've recently had some lessons with Pete, very good player and teacher so recommended. I think he'll also be a bit nearer and easier to get to from Halifax. I used to drive from Huddersfield and it took me about 50 mins, so for you an educated guess would be 30 mins tops