Northwest Bass Theory Study Group

[Damonjames]

Ok guys and girls, and mods feel free to redirect this as appropriate. But I got a PM today regarding a thread I started a couple of months back about bass teachers in and around the wigan (ish) areas. And there are some decent guys about to fill this spot, but as they are working musicians, timing seems to be the issue if you want regular lessons. Also, cost has some factor in it as some of them charge in accordance withe it experience level (entirely justified IMHO) but that doesn't always help us me mortals.
So the thought occurred to me, why don't we start a study group? Just as it happens,I know a great rehearsal space that may have just become available, and it got me thinking, if a few of us could get together, we could hire the room and have a quality tutor come in for 3 hours one week, then we can all push each other and help each other out for the rest of the month.
Obviously the syllabus as suck would be agreed alone by consensus, but I think it could be a great way to meet some new basschatters and also learn something along the way.
If this sounds like nonsense ten by all means tell me, but if anyone is interested, either post in this thread or PM me and we can see if we can get this going.
Mods, I would like to stress this will be a strictly not for profit excersize, just trying to expand the concept of an online community!

[bagsieblue]

Yep - sounds good to me, always looking to expand my horizons on bass and always good to meet other local BC'ers.
Slightly off topic but maybe the Rehearsal Space also serve as a NW Bass Bash?

[Skol303]

Sounds good! I couldn't commit to this in the short-term (insanely busy in and outside of work) but I'd be interested once I have a bit more time on my hands... hopefully in a month or so.

Where's the rehearsal space you have in mind?

[ead]

I'm definitely in (subject to timings).

[Damonjames]

[quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1404506159' post='2493397']
Yep - sounds good to me, always looking to expand my horizons on bass and always good to meet other local BC'ers.
Slightly off topic but maybe the Rehearsal Space also serve as a NW Bass Bash?
[/quote]

Have you been speaking to Karlfer?? Lol. I would need to clear that with the owners
Of the practice room, but the thought did occur to me as a cure for GAS, everyone just bring your gear along and try stuff you a re GASing for and hopefully find out you don't like it.

Back on topic though, I reckons if we can get a couple more people on board we might be in to something guys. If we can get 6-8 people I'll talk to some teachers and try and sort the room

[Les]

I'm in.

[subrob]

I'd give this a try

[mr zed]

Count me in - great idea!

[paul_5]

Very much PM'ed.

[bagsieblue]

Well done on taking the initiative with this DamonJames - let me know if you need any support in any way....

[BassBunny]

I could be interested depending on where and when.

[Guest]

Depending on the when then I'd be up fer it. Guess it'd be rude not to.

[Grangur]

Depending on if this is likely to be online or meeting up I'd be interested in joining.

[Damonjames]

Great response guys! I will have a chat with a bass teacher or two and see if they are interested. Will let you know more when I have more info, exciting stuff!!

[Geek99]

Good idea - wish there was one around here

[Grangur]

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Good idea - wish there was one around here
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That's why I'd like to meet up online. I'm down near London.

[Damonjames]

It will be subject to internet availability guys, I will let you know when I have some more info!

[Dazed]

Yep sounds great. May well be up for this if times work out etc

[Les]

I may be being a bit thick here but is this in the flesh or online ?

[Damonjames]

In the flesh mate, but some people have said they would like to join, but live too far away so we may look at a Skype or similar if we can. I think we will have to get up and running first though!

[Geek99]

I'm not sure a Skype lesson would have the same feeling of immediacy but I'm willing to be convinced

[Damonjames]

Hey guys, I have some preliminary plans in place, so if everyone who is interested please send me your email via PM and we can start a group discussion regarding details and what we want to achieve.
Look forward to hearing from you all!

[Damonjames]

Hey everyone, for those of you who replied I have sent out a group email,if there is anyone else wanting to get on board, please just PM me!