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[b] Bass Tuition[/b] Learn the skills of a true professional bass player here at the Cavern with Tutor Paul Francis. [url="http://thefarncombecavern.co.uk/tuition/bass-tuition/"]http://thefarncombecavern.co.uk/tuition/bass-tuition/[/url] Paul has been a professional bassist since 1979 and has recorded and toured extensively in that time with credits including artists such as Paul Weller, Midge Ure, London Beat, The James Taylor Quartet, Ian Hunter, Maggie Bell & Chris Farlowe, Paul Gilbert & Producers and Braund Reynolds. T.V appearances have included Top of the Pops & various others around the Globe. Paul has extensive experience in upright, fretless and fretted bass and is a part-time tutor at the Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford. Paul’s tuition program consists of the following: [b]Knowledge of Instrument Bass guitar[/b] Different models Guitar set up Pre amps E.Q Compression etc [b]Looking at the Blues progression[/b] Using dominant chords & the appropriate scales including C7 C7#4 whole tone C7b9 Diminished Phrygian dominant [b]Jazz studies Analysing Chord charts[/b] Jazz harmony Key & Tonal centres 2nd & altered Dominants II V 1’s b5 substitution Giant steps changes Improvisation chromatic approach notes synthetic & exotic Scales & arpeggios extended chords Walking in 2 & 4 Getting round the changes. [b]Rhythm studies.[/b] We shall look at identifying specific rhythms styles that can be used when comping or soloing. Re visit blues progression Using Knowledge gained from earlier studies [b]Repertoire study[/b] Exploring different genres paying particular attention to the Technical (Plectrum fingers Thumb altered tuning Keyboard & synth emulation)& Musical aspects including (style sound chart navigation using a transcription & audio). [b]Fret board harmony[/b] Includes specific technical exercises for the Bass that are designed to help with your Knowledge of the fret board & build strength & dexterity, including Scales Triads arpeggio’s Chord analysis warm up & supportive finger exercises for left & right hand. [b]Practical Theory[/b] Develop an understanding of how music works in a practical way [b]Upright Bass Studies[/b] An introduction for those who are considering switching to the Upright Bass

[b]About Me[/b] I Have worked as a professional freelance musician for a number of years.including Touring recording,TV.video, shows, Clinics & teaching. I play electric Fretted,Fret less,E.U.B & upright Bass I also sing backing vocals [b] [/b] [b]Employment History[/b] I have appeared alongside/recorded/ toured & gigged with the following bands/artists: Pop & rock Midge Ure, Paul Weller, The James Taylor Quartet, Galliano, London Beat,Omar, Ian Hunter Paul Gilbert As well as running my jazz trio /Quartet Quiet Nights & Acid Jazz band Timeline.Other appearances have included Jazz & Blues Maggie Bell Chris Farlowe Don Weller, Courtney Pine, Dave Ohiggins, Courtney Pine, Pat Crumley, Mornington Locket, Jean Tousaint. Steve Lodder, Robin Asplan, and Johnathon Gee.Ashley Slater,Carl Verhayen My band Quiet Nights are a Jazz trio/jazz quartet available to play weddings Private & Corporate Functions & can provide an extended line up that features some of the hotest young Jazz talent on the circuit. Recent events have included Marlow Rugby club, The Mandarin Hotel Knightsbridge Guests included Chris Eubanks & The Coors, Littlecote House Hotel Hungerford, ( for the Warner Group) The Complete Angler Hotel Bisham, ( In the presence of Bill Clinton)The Jazz Cafe & Cafe Des Paris London & several private functions around South East England The tracks here are some of my new compostions ( East Bay Vibe) plus a selection of repetoire i have played on including (Wave length) from My Jazz Band Quiet Nites & Ribbon in the wind From The Meier group cd (Addicted to love) From my Function band Hi Voltage [b]Technical Equipment[/b] Basses: Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 5 String, Fender Precision 4 string (Custom Fretless) Fender Jazz Bass (62 re-issue, MIJ) Upright Bass Czech 3/4 and EUB Amps & Cabs Mark Bass & Genz Benz [b]Other Skills / Additional Information[/b] I also play Basic keys & sing backing vocals

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‘East Meets West’ Contemporary Popular Music Camps presents:CROATIA BASS CAMP 2011 1st International Electric Bass Camp in Croatia 5.-12. August 2011. Groznjan, Istria, Croatia Host: World Meeting Centre of the Jeunesses Musicales Croatia in Groznjan Coordinator/instructor: Paul Francis (London, UK) (James Taylor, Paul Weller, London Beat) Professor of Bass @ The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM, London) * * * BOMBASTIC !!! WIN A SCHOLARSHIP TO NEW YORK CITY 3-WEEK INTENSIVE STUDY @ THE BASS COLLECTIVE NEW YORK SIGN UP for 1st Annual CROATIA BASS COMPETITION AND COMPETE for A FULL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED BY OUR INTERNATIONAL ADJUDICATORS ! 1st Annual International Electric Bass Camp in Croatia CROATIA BASS CAMP 2011. Quick info: First international summer music camp in Croatia dedicated exclusively to Electric Bass Guitarists! All popular music styles are taught (no classical music): Funk/Pop/Rock/Jazz/Hip-hop/Blues/Soul and more! Where: Grožnjan, Istria, Croatia. Venue: World Meeting Centre of the JMC in Groznjan Organizer: Jeunesses Musicales Croatia (HGM) When: 5.-12. August 2011. What: First international summer music camp in Croatia dedicated exclusively to Electric Bass Guitarists, presents a week full of workshops, masterclasses, clinics, concerts, round-tables and hang-outs! Expert tuition and special VIP guests from all corners of the globe and top officials from the international music industry scene guarantees the students of Electric Bass Guitar a Week To Remember! Working languages: English and Croatian. Student-participants: Bass guitarists of all technical levels and age are welcome to apply for a place! We also welcome Bass fans and enthusiasts who feel attracted to the event but may have never learned to play the instrument (subject to passive registration). Please note, the number of available ‘active registration’ places this year is limited to ten. Application: Registration is done on the “first come-first served” basis till all places have been filled. Please contact us at: [email protected] Web-pages: www.myspace.com/croatiabasscamp www.hgm.hr Contact: Paul Francis, camp coordinator M.: ++ 44 (0) 7956424321 E.: [email protected] **

East Meets West Contemporary Popular Music Camps’ CROATIA BASS CAMP 2011. This will be the First international summer music camp in Croatia dedicated exclusively to Electric Bass Guitarists! All popular music styles are taught (no classical music): Funk/Pop/Rock/Jazz/Hip-hop/Blues/Soul and more!The Co ordinator/instructor: will be Paul Francis (London, UK) who's credits include (James Taylor, Midge Ure Paul Weller, London Beat) Professor of Bass @ The Academy of Contemporary Music (ACM, London) * * * Venue: World Meeting Centre of the JMC in Groznjan Organizer: Jeunesses Musicales Croatia (HGM) Dates: 5.-12 August 2011. About: First international summer music camp in Croatia dedicated exclusively to Electric Bass Guitarists, presents a week full of workshops, masterclasses, clinics, concerts, round-tables and hang-outs! Expert tuition and special VIP guests from all corners of the globe and top officials from the international music industry scene guarantees the students of Electric Bass Guitar a Week To Remember! Working languages: English and Croatian. Student-participants: Bass guitarists of all technical levels and age are welcome to apply for a place! We also welcome Bass fans and enthusiasts who feel attracted to the event but may have never learned to play the instrument (subject to passive registration). Please note, the number of available ‘active registration’ places this year is limited to ten. Application: Registration is done on the “first come-first served” basis till all places have been filled. Please contact us at: [email protected] Contact details: [url="http://www.myspace.com/croatiabasscamp"]Croatia Bass camp web site[/url] Paul Francis, camp coordinator M.: ++ 44 (0) 79 5642 4321 [[email protected]]Croatia bass camp[/email] Now the NEWS OF THE DAY: I have just been informed that, following our 2-year long successful collaboration with The Collective New York City (mainly drummers and their Drummers Collective division) - starting this year we are also extending collaboration with the NYC based BASS COLLECTIVE [url="http://thecollective.edu/540/Bass"]Bass Collective[/url]. This means we are offering a scholarship to study in New York City to one (1) bass camp student this year & welcome & appreciate NYC Collectives colaboration with Croatia Bass camp