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Playing along to the Commodores tune 'Brick House': [media]http://youtu.be/m25NK6aQwUQ[/media] Let me know what you think, Alex

Thanks guys :-)

Hi, Just got a new audio interface so I thought I would record something just to test it out. This is a solo from Mccoy Tyner's Nights of Ballads & Blues album by a guy called Steve Davis (who to be honest I've never heard of). The track is Blue Monk by Thelonious Monk. Nothing fancy but I think it's a nice solo. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn-tSbC8px4&list=PL66C65C6366069B26&context=C3dccc28ADOEgsToPDskK9y2zDJBGkFIZCT5rPUJ1o On a side note I tried recording the video on an iphone (as you can probably tell!) which is annoying because i can't seem to edit it to make it fill the screen. I think next time I will record the video in landscape on the phone rather than portrait. If anyone else has any suggestions please let me know! Alex

If anyone is still after lessons, I'm possibly going to be available in Cheltenham once a fortnight. Message me if you are interested.

Anyone in Cheltenham looking to have lessons? I may be teaching there fairly regularly if anyone is interested?

Still taking on students! If anyone is looking to push their playing or to understand more 'theory' and how to apply it to your playing then I can help.

Hi Jake, I'm an experienced Jazz player, on upright and electric. I'm currently based in Birmingham and always looking for work. Send me a message if you're interested. www.alexphillipsmusic.com Cheers, Alex

[quote name='ChristopherGilbert' timestamp='1316359348' post='1376891'] Just thought i'd leave a quick reply here and say that I started with Alex last week and it went better than expected. Had a lot of fun and was really impressed. And as someone who has had a multitude of different music teachers in the past, Alex is definitely one of the best and i'd highly recommend him. [/quote] Thanks Chris, glad you enjoyed it! See you soon! Alex

2 New students started this week, still spaces available, message me for more info!

Hi there, I try to tailor each lesson to the specific needs of the student, so if theory is something that you want to focus on then that would be absolutely fine. We can go as far into it as you like. When learning theory, I like to teach it in a practical/applied way in order to facilitate your playing and to give you a better understanding. Travelling to that post code is fine with me :-). Hope that helps! Cheers, Alex [quote name='chrisg347' post='1363983' date='Sep 6 2011, 12:22 PM']Hey there. Just wondering how deep you go into theory with these lessons. I'm interested in getting lessons but want to learn theory along with technique. Also, i'm wondering if you'd travel all the way to the B23 post-code (about 25-30 minutes drive away from Kings Heath) to teach. Thanks![/quote]

Hi Mark, I'm currently based in Kings Heath. Hope that helps! Cheers, Alex [quote name='markstuk' post='1358605' date='Sep 1 2011, 11:23 AM']Hi Alex, Whereabouts is "just south of Birmingham" ... ? I live in Stratford.... CHeers Mark[/quote]

[quote name='eaton7458' post='1354505' date='Aug 28 2011, 05:09 PM']hi i was wondering if you ever trravel to kidderminster to provide lessons? please email bacl j eaton[/quote] I've sent you a private message. Alex

Hello, I'm a professional Bass Player and Teacher based in Birmingham. Lots of live experience, studied at Birmingham Conservatoire. For more information about me check out my website www.alexphillipsmusic.com I cover all aspects of playing from fundamentals to advanced techniques in a multitude of styles. Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced player who is stuck in a rut with their playing I can definitely help. Also I think that learning an instrument should be fun and always strive to make sure that my lessons are enjoyable. What I Offer: -Electric or Double Bass Lessons -Any genre, specialise in Jazz, Rock, Funk, Pop. -Grade Coaching, RGT or Rockschool (Should you wish) -Specialist Areas - Improvisation, Harmony, Advanced techniques (slapping, tapping etc), sight reading. I've been very fortunate to have studied and played with some top musicians during my time as a bass player so far and I am keen to pass on the knowledge that I've acquired. I have taught privately for the past 5 years and have had pupils that have gone on to study at places such as the Birmingham Conservatoire. I teach from my home just south of Birmingham and also travel to students' homes. I currently have a few spaces for new students so if you would like to know more please get in touch, either through basschat or email me directly at [email protected]. Alex

Thanks for your comments guys, I'm glad that you like the music side of things :-). If you have any suggestions for songs or things to try with just a duo setting that would be cool. I'll definitely try hooking the bass and vocals up properly next time, and recording the audio separately is a good shout! Hmm might have to invest in a decent audio interface of some sort. Any suggestions? At the moment I'm just using my macbook with a zoom H2 mic plugged in :-S. Alex

Hi, Got a couple of new videos up on youtube, the first one is 'He's a Tramp' (Peggy Lee) with myself playing double bass and Charlotte Rose on vocals: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SJVze1lSYo"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SJVze1lSYo[/url] The second one is a cover of 'New York' by Paloma Faith: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlFJ5XAVcWA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlFJ5XAVcWA[/url] I would love to know what you guys think, comments, suggestions etc. Alex p.s. I know the mix isn't great, still fairly new to the whole home recording thing! :-)