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Location

Holden Street, Fitzroy North VIC

Coburg Street, Coburg VIC

Bio

Not sure where to start or what to focus on? Take my free assessment at hughhellermusic.com. I’ll personally review your answers and send you recommendations for what to focus on next.

I have limited places available for weekly lessons (currently 8 places remaining), and I offer one-off or semi-regular intensives for students who want structure, clarity and accountability without the weekly commitment.

Lessons are offered in Coburg, Brunswick and/or Fitzroy North, depending on schedule and availability.

To enquire about lessons or intensives, email me through this site or at hugh@hughhellermusic.com.

Beginner Equipment Package Available – includes bass, amp, lead, tuner and music stand. This is available for you to rent or buy to ensure a smooth start to your bass learning adventure.

Teaching Info

Prospective students often have the desire and curiosity to learn, but feel like they “lack direction”, “need someone to be accountable to”, or “need some structure”. Seeking out weekly lessons with an expert teacher appears to be the solution.

However, spending the time and money on weekly lessons can be a waste if the student is not clear on exactly what to practice, or why they are practicing, in between lessons. Unfortunately, the busyness of life resurges, enthusiasm wanes, and the student finds themselves making excuses for “not having done as much practice as they should”! I’ve seen this many times throughout my teaching life, and definitely felt that I could have helped those students reach their goals more effectively if I was open to a different way of operating.

Of course, weekly lessons are fantastic for those who can fit a new activity into their regular schedule and are happy to commit over the long run. For those who want to focus on a short burst of structured and personalised practice, I offer intensive classes which will include: an assessment of your current level; collaborative goal-setting; tailored exercises; and the creation of a personalised 6-week practice plan, leading up to a clearly defined target (with a deadline!).

To find out more, complete my assessment at hughhellermusic.com and indicate what service you are interested in.