Simon 68 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi just started to play/make a noise with bass so any help is gratefully received. What is the view on online against to face to face tuition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gapiro Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Welcome to the boards! I've never tried Online, but I would suspect it is a lot harder (as a teacher) to pick up potential bad habits etc as you just dont have the clarity or all round view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwinbass Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Welcome I use a mix - online for theory/tips but you can't beat face to face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Welcome Simon68. I have found that the online tutoring can be very useful and hooked up with the Scott Whitley and Scott Devine sites. It may not replace face to face but it has helped me exile one or two bad habits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I do a lot of online learning, it's great. Lots of very good stuff on YouTube. it always pays to have someone watch you play once in a while to point out any bad habits you pick up. Also, helps to loosely follow a structured plan, either from a book or with someone like Scott define or finbar bass. Otherwise your learning will be scattered and slow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribbetingfrog Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 The other thing I'd add is lessons are regular so it pressures you into making sure you do your practice. With no tutor to tell you off it can be easy to do less practice. Conversely, if you are busy online can be a lot more flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon 68 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks for the advise I will try and find a local tutor to look over what i am doing before i get it to wrong. I have seen the Scott Devine site and a friend who plays acoustic swears by Jamplay so may look at them to help with the theory and to make it more affordable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Welcome Simon We need another Simon on the Forum - down to our last 20 or so.. Big fan of both Scott Devine and Scott Whitley, in fact The Hat is currently having lessons with SW so that may be your connection to "live" lessons.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hi Simon, You could try speaking to Dave Leese. He's a guitar tutor but he may be able to help - or point you in the direction of someone who can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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