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HI Name is Paul Francis I'm a professional Bassist Band leader & educator.I'm currently working as associate lecturer Bass at Solent University & teaching p/t at Bimm in Brighton prior to that I spent 17 years at The Acm in Guildford.I have worked professionally for 20 years and played with some great musicians Including Paul Weller Midge Ure Paul Gilbert to name a few. I've attached my Music & Teaching Cv which gives you an idea of the the areas cover and rates. I also do lessons via skype. I look forward to hearing from you Regards Paul F [email protected]

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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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