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BMA guitar and bass lessons are open to players of all abilities from beginners to intermediate and advanced.

Guitar and bass students can choose to learn genres including Blues, Rock, Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Fusion. Beginners will learn about chords, classic riffs, simple melodies and how to read music. Students can study the styles of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, George Benson, Al Di Meola and Yngwie Malmsteen. 

Basic techniques such as hammer ons, pull offs, string bending and vibrato will be studied in detail as these are essential elements of modern guitar playing and help to define the individual character of the player. The more advanced student will learn scales, arpeggios, string tapping, metal styles, chord progressions, picking techniques and complete songs.

You can get a little taste of our guitar and bass lessons below and see who will be taking the lessons.

Your guitar & bass teachers

Vincenzo Capodivento Guitar & Bass Teacher

Vincenzo Capodivento

My first love in music was guitar. I picked up an old guitar in my Grandma’s house at age 14 and immediately fell in love with it. This took me through a musical journey which culminated with me moving to London to study and pursue music.

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Cristian Gigante Guitar

Cristian Gigante

Born in Lecce, Italy, in 1997 Cristian Gigante starts to study electric guitar at the age of 11 under the wing of Maestro Giorgio Pierri.

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Kind words from our current students...

Maya Testimonial

Maya

Guitar

I’ve improved my guitar techniques, rhythm and picking; but not only that, I’ve gotten a better understanding of my instrument by learning to sight-read and discussing its history with my teacher

I’ve really enjoyed my lessons since I had the freedom to choose the type of music that I want to play and learning how to play those songs.

Gerry Testimonial

Gerry

Drums

I began taking drum lessons at Bell in November 2018 under the expert tuition of Lauren Kosty. Lauren continually provided new and challenging exercises over a range of musical styles. This was exactly what I was looking for and at a pace that I was happy and comfortable with. All this was done in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere but with great emphasis on the solid technique required to become a good drummer.

Now just 2 and a half years later I’m studying for my grade 7 exam which is a testament to the fantastic teaching and enthusiasm as well as the great practice facilities at Bell.

The latest from the BMA blog

The Complete Guide to Setting Up a Beginner Drum Kit

The Complete Guide to Setting Up a Beginner Drum Kit

Perhaps you’re a parent (niggled by the creeping fear that this may have unleashed the slithering hordes of madness into your otherwise peaceful home) or perhaps these are your Very. First. Drums.

If you have any questions or queries about our lessons or want to sign up, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help.