Bass Guitar Lessons in Southampton
Personalised bass guitar lessons built around the music you actually want to play. From your first bassline to advanced technique, improvisation, performance and graded exams, we'll help you become the bassist you want to be.
- Complete beginners welcome
- Children, teenagers & adults
- Learn your favourite music
- Graded exams optional
Free 20-minute taster • No obligation • We'll help match you with the right teacher
Bass lessons that feel like your lessons.
Searching for bass guitar lessons in Southampton doesn't mean you have to settle for a rigid programme. At Benana, we start with you — your ability, your taste in music and what you'd genuinely like to achieve.
Completely Personalised
Your teacher adapts each lesson around your goals, learning style, experience and musical interests rather than forcing everyone through the same course.
Play Music You Love
Bring us the bands, songs and bassists that inspire you. Your favourite music can become part of how you develop technique, timing and confidence.
Beginners Welcome
Never touched a bass before? That's absolutely fine. We'll start with the fundamentals and get you making music without making things unnecessarily complicated.
Learn to Groove
Bass is about much more than playing the right notes. Develop rhythm, feel, timing and the ability to lock in confidently with drums and other musicians.
Grades — If You Want Them
Want a structured goal or qualification? We can support graded bass guitar preparation. Prefer not to take exams? You don't have to.
Real Musical Skills
Develop the skills that matter to you — playing songs, jamming, improvising, understanding theory, performing or becoming a stronger all-round musician.
There isn't one 'right' way to learn bass.
Some students love structure, notation and working towards grades. Others want to put on a favourite track, work out the bassline and start playing.
Some want to join a band. Some want to improve their groove. Some want to understand theory. Others simply want an enjoyable hour each week doing something they love.
That's why our bass guitar tuition is bespoke. Your teacher can combine different approaches and adapt as your playing develops.
- Learn from songs and artists you genuinely enjoy
- Use notation, TAB, listening or a mixture of approaches
- Work towards exams only if they suit your goals
- Progress at a pace that works for you
- Build confidence without unnecessary pressure
Build the bass skills you want.
Your lesson plan can develop as you do. Here are some of the areas our Southampton bass guitar lessons can explore.
Try a bass lesson for FREE.
Start with a free 20-minute taster session. Meet one of our bass teachers, tell us what you'd like to learn and get a feel for Benana before deciding whether you'd like to continue.
Start where you are. Go where you want.
Beginner Bass Guitar Lessons in Southampton
Starting out on bass can feel intimidating, but we'll make the fundamentals approachable and enjoyable.
- Holding and tuning your bass
- Simple riffs and basslines
- Rhythm and timing
- Finger and picking technique
- Playing recognisable music
Advanced Bass Guitar Lessons
Already playing? Lessons can explore more challenging techniques, repertoire and musicianship.
- Advanced technique
- Slap, tapping and articulation
- Improvisation and fills
- Advanced rhythm and groove
- Performance and repertoire
Graded Bass Guitar Exams
If you'd like to work towards bass guitar grades, your teacher can build structured exam preparation into your personalised lessons.
- Exam repertoire
- Technical exercises
- Scales and theory
- Sight-reading where required
- Performance preparation
Meet our Southampton bass teachers.
A great teacher match matters. Tell us about your experience, musical tastes, goals and availability and we'll help find a tutor who suits you.
Tap a teacher to read their profile.
Learn bass without taking the fun out of it.
We want you to leave your lesson feeling like you've achieved something — and looking forward to coming back.
That means creating a supportive environment where you're allowed to experiment, make mistakes, ask questions and develop at your own pace.
- Friendly, encouraging tuition
- Hands-on learning and demonstrations
- Backing tracks and real music
- Creative freedom and improvisation
- Clear goals and achievable progress
- Support between lessons with practice guidance
Flexible, straightforward music tuition.
Choose a lesson duration that suits your age, goals, concentration and the amount you'd like to cover.
Your teacher can provide lesson materials, exercises and practice guidance to help you know what to work on between sessions.
Studio lessons operate with a 24-hour cancellation policy. You can view the latest lesson fees and terms on our fees page.
Bass guitar lessons across Southampton.
Benana has four main teaching locations across Southampton. Teacher and bass lesson availability varies between locations, and we'll help find the most suitable option for you.
Dimond Road
20 Dimond Road, Southampton, SO18 1JP. Our Bitterne Park teaching location is convenient for students around Bitterne, Portswood, St Denys and the surrounding east Southampton area.
Queens Terrace
33 Queens Terrace, Southampton, SO14 3BQ. A central Southampton Benana teaching location offering personalised lessons in the heart of the city.
Pure Rehearsal Studios
2 Endle Street, Southampton, SO14 5FZ. One of Benana's four main teaching locations, combining personalised music tuition with the professional, music-focused environment of Pure Rehearsal Studios.
King George's Avenue
29 King George's Avenue, Southampton, SO15 4JQ. Our main Shirley teaching location provides a convenient option for students in west Southampton and surrounding areas.
A few things you might want to know.
Do you teach complete beginners?
Yes. Our bass guitar lessons are suitable for complete beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players. You don't need previous musical experience to start.
Are bass guitar lessons available for adults?
Absolutely. We teach children, teenagers and adults. Whether you're starting bass later in life, returning after a long break or already play and want to improve, lessons can be adapted around you.
Can I learn the songs and bands I like?
Yes. That's a major part of Benana's personalised approach. Tell your teacher what you enjoy listening to and your musical interests can help shape your lessons.
Do I have to take bass guitar grades?
No. Graded exams can provide a useful structured goal, but they're optional. You can learn bass without following an exam syllabus.
How long are bass guitar lessons?
Benana offers 30-minute, 45-minute and 60-minute studio lessons. We can help you choose a duration based on your age, experience and goals.
How much do bass guitar lessons in Southampton cost?
Current studio lesson prices are £26 for 30 minutes, £32 for 45 minutes and £37 for 60 minutes, including VAT. Please check our fees page for the latest pricing and terms.
Can I try a bass guitar lesson before committing?
Yes. New students can start with a free 20-minute taster session. It's an opportunity to meet a teacher, discuss what you'd like to learn and experience a Benana lesson before deciding what you'd like to do next.
Where are your bass guitar lessons in Southampton?
Benana has four main teaching locations in Southampton: Dimond Road in Bitterne Park, Queens Terrace in the city centre, Pure Rehearsal Studios on Endle Street and King George's Avenue in Shirley. Teacher and instrument availability varies between locations.
Ready to start playing bass guitar?
Tell us a little about yourself, what you'd like to learn and when you're generally available. We'll help match you with a suitable Benana bass teacher for your free taster session.
Questions? BenanaMusicStudio@gmail.com
