Darren Phillip Dodds – BassAce

My name is Darren Philip Dodds, and I am a 33 year old Electric Bass Guitar player based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

  I have been playing Bass Guitar, both professionally and semi-professionally for the past 17 years. Having studied under the astute guidance of Mr Fred Theolonius Baker, and Mr Peter Wiltchinsky, respectively, I gained a (2,1) B.A.Hons degree in Music, validated by the University of Sheffield.

  Since then I have played and toured in various musical situations, ranging from Hotel residence work in Hotels in Israel, to tours around the UK, supporting acts such as Jim Davidson, Leo Sayer, Jason Donovan, and Keith Harris and Orville. ( I hate that Duck) ha ha ha. At present I do freelance Bass Guitar dept work and play in South Yorkshire based Rock Covers band Rock Legacy.

I have been privileged to play at many festivals around the British Isles, such as the Cork Jazz Festival, the Colne-Valley RnB Festival, the World Oyster eating Championship, various Football and Sports Stadia, as well as notable venues around the UK, such as Plymouth Pavillions, Blackpool Tower Lounge, Batley Variety Club, Bradford Rios, Sheffield City Hall, The Boardwalk, (Sheffield), J,B’s (Dudley), Jools Hollands Jam House, (Birmingham), and various Butlins, Pontins and Haven Holiday Camps. I have played all of the Chicago Rocks, Jumpin Jaks, and Walkabouts around the UK. Numerous Pubs, Clubs, University’s, Biker rallys and corporate events throughout Europe, and countless RAF and British Army bases, and even a Royal Navy Nuclear Submarine base.

Teaching:
I am now enrolling students of any age, sex, and ability, wanting to learn the art of playing the Electric Bass Guitar, either for fun, hobby, or serious study.

  I have a fully equipped rehearsal / teaching studio, (Bassace Studios) with a refreshment and seating area, so parents can feel free to sit and watch in comfort, whilst the student can learn in a modern, warm, safe environment.

  I teach 4, 5, and 6 string Bass Guitar, covering all styles and techniques, such as two hand tapping, slap/pop technique, double thumb technique, finger and plectrum studies, left hand technique, harmonics, scales and chords, fingerboard harmony. music theory, and improvising. Bass guitars can be provided.

  Lessons are available Monday – Thursday, and Sunday, at a cost of £20 for a 40 minute session. So if you fancy learning Bass Guitar in a fun, safe environment please contact me on:

Mobile Tel – 07912201572
 
Email – bassace@fsmail.net

For More information visit my website at:- www.darrenphilipdodds.co.uk