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Jake Yes, I moved up to Cheshire from Hampshire in the first place and I've decided to make the return trip. Must say, judging from Partysounds and the like there doesn't appear to be a lot of music going on around where I'll be (RG25) but I'll have to make more intensive enquiried when I get down. That'll be at the end of August and I'll PM you then. Derek

Jake That sounds ideal. I see you have made much the same move as I will (I'm going from Chester to Hants) and also that you play in a band with Les Chisnall, from whom I took a couple of piano lessons a few years ago. Small world. I'll get in touch when I move down and see what we can arrange. Many thanks. Derek

Many thanks Simon. I'll check them out when I get down. Does anyone have any other suggestions?

Hi. I'm moving from Cheshire to Hampshire next month (between Basingstoke and Winchester) and I'm looking for a tutor. From the usual sites it doesn't seem there's anyone nearby. I've only been playing 6 months and I'm wanting to learn both jazz and orchestral. Any suggestions? Derek

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Yes, I was in touch with the guy at Bromborough but in the light of my impending move it didn't get anywhere.

I'm in Chester and I've had a similar problem. I've been getting lessons from a guy in Chester who taught me viola. He's very good and certainly better than nothing (I can give you his details if you want) but I think I'm really in need of a specialist. As it happens, I'm moving down to north Hampshire next month so I'll be looking out for someone there (anyone got any suggestions?) The North Wales Jazz Soc is a very good place to start. They're a very welcoming lot. They have jazz jams there every couple of months and I joined in on the DB at the last one. It's a lot better (and harder) than playing along to iRealB and they have a "workshop" beforehand which is useful to get to know others and also for educational purposes. Best of luck! Derek

I bought my DB about 3 months ago and can't leave it alone. I've mangled my fingers and standing up all the time is giving my back some real grief but I've played at a jazz jam and I'm now completely hooked. I'm really a jazz pianist but I've hardly touched the piano since I tasted bassness. Oh, and iReal B - what an app!

I bought the red one a couple of weeks ago. Easy to fit and seems to work fine although I haven't gigged it yet. I've got it through a preamp but it also seems to work ok direct into the amp. The bloke that sells them on ebay is open to "offers" and for what it's worth I got mine for £28.

Just acquired a 3/4 DB but need a cheap bag or case for it. Anyone got one they want rid of? I'm in Chester.