Top 10 Best Double Bass classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

If you are either a beginner or an experienced baker, the afternoon tea bakes are something you cannot miss! In this 3 hours session, we will make together three recipes and I will teach you three different techniques that you can use in several occasions, baking in the comfort of your home. What you will make: We will be baking some traditional English scones We will continue with a Victoria Sponge cake, filled with jam and double cream. We will wrap up with some orange and cardamom Madeleines with white chocolate dip Skills you will acquire: Learn to make delicious and fluffy scones that you can also prepare ahead Learn how to brown butter + all the secrets to bake the perfect Madeleines Ability to prepare a cake batter and the trick to have a perfectly levelled cake top Confidence to bake on your own Ability to improve your own recipes and be creative What to expect from the class: Complimentary tea and coffee A nice and relaxed environment A small group of max 4 people to chat and have fun with An experienced and welcoming tutor Easy to understand demonstrations A true understanding of the baking techniques Hands-on class with great tips and shortcuts Recipes handed out in class and emailed to your inbox All equipment and ingredients included Plenty of baked goods to take home

Egyptian Belly Dance is an exciting and glamorous dance style. It features wonderful drum rhythms, fantastic movements that require real skill, and it develops a woman's balance, strength, endurance, and co-ordination. The lovely outfits with hip scarves and veils are accessories that make movement fun and creative. Asmahan has a background as a professional dancer who performed in Cairo and the class will feature Egyptian music and correct dance style from the culture of Egypt. Dancers will learn a correct posture, how to move with grace and in a connected and authentic style that makes this dance so magical. This Level 2 Class is perfect for those who are confident with the basic bellydance steps and moves. Level 2 covers learning more complicated step patterns, putting steps into choreographies, and expanding the technique in more sophisticated combinations. More music is studied including knowledge of the songs that make up a dancers repertoire of pieces that are expected. Dancing the entrance using a veil is included. Turning and starting to do Arabesque is part of this routine. Further development of Balady, using taksims, and dancing to more popular songs. The beginning of expanding the endurance of a dancer is developed preparing her to dance for five to ten minutes at a time. Asmahan has been teaching for 20 years at Pineapple Studios, the most famous dance studio in Europe. She can inspire women to health, fitness, glamour and having fun dancing all your life.

This is a contemporary ballet class where you will learn technical exercises such as barre and centre practise jumps, allegro and turns, corner work, choreography and floor work improvisation. Whether you a haven't dance in years or are wanted to pick up new skills, this is the perfect class for anyone to reconnect with ballet and contemporary dance. You do need to have some experience in dance but Emma, your teacher can go through the initial steps and help you refresh your skills, also help to work posture, confidence. mindset, fitness, flexiblity and strength This is a dance class suitable for adults for all levels.

In this class, you will be exploring the practical aspects of the instrument with basic techniques exercises. We will also delve into the language of notes and scales, as we discover the world of theory and harmony. Perhaps most importantly, we will groove away with your favourite bass players and their killer lines as we venture towards song learning! If you're a complete beginner, Ash's aim is to make you the very best bass player you can be.

The hardest thing in music is to practice! In this class, Nim will teach you what to practice, how to practice and how to create your own practice routine. He will also provide you backing tracks to practice with so you will improve your bass skills and reach your goals in the shortest amount of time. Making sure that you're playing correctly, that you're holding your bass guitar correctly and that you know how to use both hands in the right way in order to avoid bad habits. Good technique is good sound and good rhythm. It's important to know how to play effortlessly, and how to read, write and of course how to play fast. It's often that a new advanced bass student will come for their first bass lesson with serious bad habits that will take more work than with a new beginner bass student. In order for you to understand music in any style, you need to know music theory - the 'rules' of music! Please have a look below for what Nim teaches in his bass lessons for intermediate bass players. If you're after something specific, like a song you want or need to learn, how to play slap bass, how to work on your rhythm, how to be prepared for an audition/recording, then Nim can help! Advanced Scales 1 and 2 and a half Octaves - Melodic minor, Lydian b7, Alterd, Bebop scales, Advanced jazz - advance jazz harmony, advanced walking bass lines, modern jazz, jazz history, chord substitution. ​ Rhythms and Styles - Middle eastern rhythms, Afrobeat, Progressive rock. south american, Latin music. Gypsy music. Learn odd time signatures - 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 9/4, 10/4 etc. 5/8, 7/8, 9/8, 10/8, 11/8 etc... Production- Music programs, learn to compose beats, learn to write songs, bass lines, use of effects. Bass Tutor - Learn to be a bass tutor, learn how to teach beginner bass students, intermediate bass students and advanced bass students.

The hardest thing in music is to practice! In this class, Nim will teach you what to practice, how to practice and how to create your own practice routine. He will also provide you backing tracks to practice with so you will improve your bass skills and reach your goals in the shortest amount of time. Making sure that you're playing correctly, that you're holding your bass guitar correctly and that you know how to use both hands in the right way in order to avoid bad habits. Good technique is good sound and good rhythm. It's important to know how to play effortlessly, and how to read, write and of course how to play fast. It's often that a new advanced bass student will come for their first bass lesson with serious bad habits that will take more work than with a new beginner bass student. In order for you to understand music in any style, you need to know music theory - the 'rules' of music! Please have a look below for what Nim teaches in his bass lessons for beginners. If you're after something specific, like a song you want or need to learn, how to play slap bass, how to work on your rhythm, how to be prepared for an audition/recording, then Nim can help! Beginner Chords/Arpeggios 1 and 2 Octaves - Triads - major, minor, aug, dim, sus2, sus4 Spet chords - Xmaj7, X7, Xm7, Xm7b5 (half dim) Scales 1 and 2 Octave - Pentatonic scales - major, minor, blues The Modes - Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolidian, Aeolian, Locrian. Intervals over the scales (one Octave) - 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6th, 7th, Octaves, 9th and 10th Patterns over the scales (one Octave) - 3 notes pattern, 4 notes pattern. Forward, Backwords and '1 and 1'. Techniques - Pick, Finger Style, Beginners Slap Bass, Thumb (Reggae), Songs/Bass lines/Groove - Nim will teach you how to play your favourite songs, your favourite bass lines, your own bass lines and how to groove. Soloing - Soloing over a static chord, soloing over bluse, soloing over chord changes in the same key. Chords on the bass - Major/Minor Tridas - X, Xm Xmaj7, X7, Xm, Xm6, Xmb6. Basic chart reading, Basic reading - Any musician should be able to read music and charts on a basic level. Circle of 5th and 4th, whole, half, quarter notes and eighth notes, rests.

The hardest thing in music is to practice! In this class, Nim will teach you what to practice, how to practice and how to create your own practice routine. He will also provide you backing tracks to practice with so you will improve your bass skills and reach your goals in the shortest amount of time. Making sure that you're playing correctly, that you're holding your bass guitar correctly and that you know how to use both hands in the right way in order to avoid bad habits. Good technique is good sound and good rhythm. It's important to know how to play effortlessly, and how to read, write and of course how to play fast. It's often that a new advanced bass student will come for their first bass lesson with serious bad habits that will take more work than with a new beginner bass student. In order for you to understand music in any style, you need to know music theory - the 'rules' of music! Please have a look below for what Nim teaches in his bass lessons for intermediate bass players. If you're after something specific, like a song you want or need to learn, how to play slap bass, how to work on your rhythm, how to be prepared for an audition/recording, then Nim can help! Intermediate Chords/Arpeggios 1 and 2 Octaves - Inversions for Triads and sept chords Extended arpeggios - add 9,11,13 Xdim, Xalt, Xmaj7#11, Xm7b9, Xm7b13, Xm7b5 b9, b13 X7sus4, X7sus2 Scales 1 and 2 and a half Octaves - The Modes -Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolidian, Aeolian, Locrian. Pentatonic scales - major, minor, blues (5 positions), Symmetric scales - Whole tone scale, half/whole diminshed scale, whole/half diminshed scale Intervales over the scales (Two Octaves) - 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6th, 7th, octaves, 9th and 10th Patterns over the scales (Two Octaves) - 3 notes pattern, 4 notes pattern. 5 notes pattern, 6 notes pattern Forward, Backwords and '1 and 1'. Techniques - Advanced mute 'Finger style', Advanced bass slap, Advanced thumb playing, Tapping, haromics and false Harmonics. Songs/Bass lines/Groove/Solo - Bass pieces, From bach to Jaco, Bass solos, Bass lines. Chords on the bass - Inversions as chords -Major/Minor Tridas Inversions as chords - Sept chords Jazz - Walking bass lines, 2-5-1, approach notes, advanced chart reading, soloing over changes, melodies, transcribing Advanced chart reading - Triplets, 16th and 32th. Dotted notes

Learn how to play the bass guitar at the highest possible level, with these one-to- one advanced classes, taught by Alex Lofoco. Alex was born and raised in Rome, moving to the UK to study bass guitar at the University of West London (where he graduated in Popular Music Performance.) He now teaches his bass workshop and classes to students around the world and released his progressive fusion debut album in 2017. This advanced class is for musicians who already have intermediate skills in bass guitar playing and want to progress to an even higher standard. Alex will use his extensive skill and experience to help you prepare for personal goals like auditions, exams and performances. He'll also help you keep on top of your technical skills and develop the deepest possible appreciation for and affinity with this versatile instrument. You'll have the opportunity to improvise and experiment alongside Alex, honing your own unique style and sounds. Your confidence will continue to improve as you truly master the bass guitar.

Born and raised in Rome, Alex Lofoco moved to the UK to study bass guitar playing at the University of West London. He now teaches his bass workshop and classes to students around the world and released his progressive fusion debut album in 2017. This beginners class in bass guitar will introduce the basics of playing the instrument, covering topics like mechanics, techniques, practice routines, styles and arrangement. Alex is an enthusiastic teacher who aims to inspire and boost creativity in all his students. His own skill and experience as a musician allow him to improvise and perform alongside you, helping you discover the true versatility of the bass guitar. Alex makes regular appearances in Bass Guitar Magazine along with being invited to host his workshop for an international audience. He can offer a solid foundation in bass guitar playing which will undoubtedly lead to a lifelong relationship with the instrument.

Born and raised in Rome, Alex Lofoco moved to the UK to study bass guitar playing at the University of West London. He now teaches his bass workshops to students across the world and released his progressive fusion debut album in 2017. Aiming to inspire and boost creativity, Alex' bass guitar masterclass is suitable for both beginners and musicians who already have some experience with the instrument. The content of the workshop seeks to create a bridge between its primary role in the rhythm section and advanced solo bass and arrangement concepts. Elements of mechanics, techniques, practice routines, styles and arrangement are also broken down and discussed in a friendly and informal question and answer session. Alex will also lead you through performances and improvisations to show the flexibility and range of the modern bass guitar. Through exploration and experimentation, Alex will help unlock the potential your musical potential. As a musician, he makes regular appearances in Bass Guitar Magazine along with other publications and has been invited to teach his masterclass to an international audience.

Does your teenager love to dance? Are you looking for dance classes for your Teen in Forest Gate Newham? Would you like your teen to learn ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance? Our classes for teens dancers have it both dance techniques in one class while being conducted in a fun and friendly and professional atmosphere. These classes is suitable for teens of all levels to learn, develop and improve their ballet contemporary technique and performance skills, social skill, Build confidence, posture, picking up of skills, flexibility and improvisation. We also help them in adopting high-level dance techniques as they work toward stage show and in competitions and events. By invitation through auditioning only!

Does your child love to dance? Are you looking for ballet classes in London? Would you like your child to learn, develop and improve their ballet technique? Our Wednesday classes for under 13 have it all in one while being conducted in a fun and friendly atmosphere. These classes are designed for young people from age 9+ who want to learn, develop and improve their ballet, contemporary, and jazz technique, flexibility and fitness level, We give each student individual attention as we work on improvisation, picking up of skills, social skills. dance technique development and improvement, and improving their performance skills, As they build their confidence, they will also work towards stage show and a chance to rehearsals and perform at events , festival and competition throughout the year.By invitation only through audition!!

This is a contemporary lyrical class where you will learn technical warm such as centre practise plies, tendus, develop, jumps, allegro and turns, corner work, choreography and floor work improvisation. Whether you a haven't dance in years or are wanted to pick up new skills, this is the perfect class for anyone to reconnect with ballet and contemporary dance. You do need to have some experience in dance but Emma, your teacher can go through the initial steps and help you refresh your skills, also help to work posture, confidence. mindset, fitness, flexiblity and strength This is a dance class suitable for adults advance dancers

Does your teenager love to dance? Are you looking for dance classes for your Teen in Forest Gate Newham? Would you like your teen to learn ballet, contemporary, and jazz dance? Our classes for teens dancers have it both dance techniques in one class while being conducted in a fun and friendly and professional atmosphere. These classes is suitable for teens of all levels to learn, develop and improve their ballet contemporary technique and performance skills, social skill, Build confidence, posture, picking up of skills, flexibility and improvisation. We also help them in adopting high-level dance techniques as they work toward future stage show and in competitions and events.

Do you love to dance? Are you looking for ballet or floor barre classes in London and abroad? Would you like to learn, improve and develop your ballet technique These classes are taught by industry professionals and conducted in a friendly atmosphere? We work closely with all our adult dancers with an emphasis on increasing confidence and self-esteem; improving fitness levels, strength, posture and flexibility.e also help our adults in adopting high-level dance techniques to help meet the demands of the dance industry for future auditions and our regular company rehearsals preparing for future professional performance opportunities.

Do you love to fitness and dance? Are you looking for fitness or dance classes in London and abroad? Would you like to learn, improve your dance and fitness level. These classes are taught by industry professionals and conducted in a friendly atmosphere. We work closely with all our adult dancers with emphasis on: increasing confidence and self-esteem; honing performance skills; improving fitness levels, strength, flexibility; bringing together like-minded people. We also help our adults in adopting high-level dance techniques to help meet the demands of the dance industry for future auditions and our regular company rehearsals preparing for future professional performance opportunities.

Does your child love to dance and fitness? In our mini/ Mini junior class, Our mini/mini junior will improve basic body conditioning and Stretching. Taught by industry professionals while being conducted in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Our online classes are designed for young children under 5s and Over 5s to help improve your child's fitness level, strength, posture and flexibility and to have fun too. Encouraging self-expression through music and dance. fitness. We give each student individual attention and support. We work closely with them as they learn basic dance techniques. As they build their confidence, self-esteem, discipline and focus we will help them to prepare towards future dance projects.

Does your child love to dance? Are you looking for Ballet classes in London? Would you like your child to learn ballet, Our Saturday open classes for mini juniors have it all in one while being conducted in a fun and friendly atmosphere? These classes are designed for young children age who would like to learn, develop, improve their ballet technique, flexibility and fitness levels. We give each student individual attention and work closely with them as they learn basic techniques, performance skills and social skills. As they build their confidence, they will work towards a stage performances and a chance to perform at an event and festival.