Bass
Lessons
Your first bass lesson is always special to us as we discuss your personal musical goals, stylistic preferences, assess your playing abilities, and agree on a plan to turn your musical dreams into reality.
Overview
For complete beginners, your bass guitar tuition starts with learning how to read music rhythms and melodies using Mark’s personally written book, ”Contemporary Bass Guitar Essentials’’.
In conjunction with this, we teach you how to play the correct notes and rhythms to go with chords charts of your favorite songs. Hot bass guitar riffs are also easy to learn using professional guitar tablature. We always tie in the understanding of music theory and chord harmony as each song is played and analysed.
Private Lessons
In your private lessons your regular teacher will introduce all the essential skills in our teaching syllabus which has a proven track record.
Play In A Band
We currently have 10 contemporary bands and a classical guitar ensemble with regular concerts held during the year.
Fast Progress
Our teaching studios are set up with computers loaded with the latest software and a library of songs, bass technique studies and bass solos.
Experienced Teachers
At Mark Joe Hope Music School, our teachers have stayed with us for many years so you are guaranteed to have the same dedicated teacher each week.
We would love to meet you!
We reckon our classes are pretty awesome but don’t take our word for it – Book your first lesson to find out for yourself!
One to One Lessons
Play in a Band
Concerts & Events
Videos and Galleries
GenresOne to One Lessons
An individual lesson with you teacher and mentor each week is the fastest and most enjoyable way to progress quickly and confidently with your chosen musical instrument. Your teacher will guide you in your path, balancing all of the technical, reading, theoretical, rhythmic, stylistic and artistic skills required to become a great musician.
Book NowPlay in a Band
Playing together with like minded musicians is one of the best ways to play & enjoy making music. Mark Joe Hope Music School excels in bringing students together, teaching them how to play live as a cohesive unit and giving them the opportunity to perform regularly throughout the year to appreciative audiences at great venues in Brisbane.
Learn MoreConcerts & Events
Our gigs & concerts have become highlights of the year for our students, teachers, parents, friends and families. Getting up on a professional stage with support and guidance from our top sound engineers and teachers is an experience that our students of all ages work hard for, love and enjoy. As well as performing live at our shows, Mark Joe Hope Music School bands are also in demand at local community music festivals, school fetes and events such as Australia Day and Queensland Day, supporting and celebrating our community.
Learn MoreVideos and Galleries
Here are some photos and videos from some of the many concert events that we have held over the last 10 years...
Learn MoreGenres
As a professional performing and recording musician, Mark has studied and performed music in an incredibly wide range of musical genres over many years. Together with our incredibly talented teaching staff we have all musical styles covered. We also foster the writing, development and recording of original music with our students, one of the most rewarding experiences our teachers and students enjoy. Some of the many musical genres we teach and perform on guitar include Rock, Pop, Country, Classical, Reggae, World, Indie, Jazz, Latin, Blues, Slide, Progressive Rock, Metal and Soul.
We would love to meet you!
We reckon our classes are pretty awesome but don’t take our word for it – Book your first lesson to find out for yourself!
Your Journey To Excellence
Step 1
Getting Started...
Let's get the Basics - Start reading music - Open chord rhythms - Easy rock tabs.
Step 2
Understanding It All
Moving on with scales, arpeggios, and walking bass lines. Put your theory into practice and start your AMEB contemporary courses.
Step 3
Getting Groovy
Play in our bands, expand into funk, latin and world grooves with your teacher.
Step 4
Giving Back!
Tertiary studies and come on back to teach with us!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you run your lessons?
Our students come for a one on one private lesson once a week at the same time with a regular teacher. Pay for the first lesson only and make sure you are happy with your teacher and they are happy with you. We bill in 5-week blocks, payable at the beginning of each block.
Do you teach absolute beginners?
Yes, we are very experienced at teaching people from the beginning as well as players with some experience and advanced players.
What styles do you teach?
We teach all styles at all levels with our teachers being specialists in various genres.
What ages do you teach?
We are experienced with teaching all ages from about 5 years old to adults of all ages.
What days do you teach?
We teach Monday to Saturday in the daytime and evenings to about 9.00pm.
Where are you and do we come to you?
We have a dedicated house in Greenslopes, 747 Logan Rd with 4 spacious studios, computers loaded with teaching resources, musical instruments , a comfortable waiting room and a great atmosphere.