It's Not Too Late to Learn Bass

- A simple, step-by-step course for adults starting later in life — everything a great teacher gives you, without £2,000 a year in lesson fees.

If you've been thinking about learning bass, lessons probably seem like the obvious answer. But here's what most adults don't realise until it's too late.

Weekly bass lessons cost around £44 an hour — over £2,000 a year. And if life gets in the way, a holiday, a cold, a busy week, that lesson's gone. No rewind. No pause. No going back over the bit you've forgotten.

The Late Starter Bass Method gives you everything a great teacher would — structured, step by step, built for adults starting later in life — at your own pace, in your own home, on your own schedule. One payment. Lifetime access. No weekly commitment.

No confusing theory. No feeling too old. No getting lost in random YouTube videos.

Private lessons give you one hour at a time. This gives you the whole path.

The Late Starter Bass Method — £497
Or spread it over 3 monthly payments of £166.

Instant access. Beginner-friendly. No music-reading required. 30-day money-back guarantee.

Here's what students and readers are saying:

Why Learn With Me?

I created The Late Starter Bass Method to give beginners and later-life learners a much simpler, friendlier, and more supportive way to learn bass.

This course is built on decades of playing and teaching experience, as well as my current work as a full-time music tutor, and it is designed to help you feel like a real bass player as you work through it — not overwhelmed, left behind, or buried in unnecessary complexity.

A few things about my background:

• I’ve been playing bass guitar for over 30 years
• I wrote and published my own book, How to Play Bass Guitar – From Day One, which has sold over 1,100 copies
• I currently work full-time as a music tutor in local schools and privately, in my home studio
• As a session musician, I now work online with artists from around the world
• During my performing career, I played at some of the most respected venues and festivals in the UK and US
• I recorded with top professionals in world-class studios
• I’ve helped countless students, young and old, start and stick with their bass journey
• After years of teaching, I chose to focus on mature adults who genuinely want to learn, because I’ve found the experience more enjoyable, more focused, and more rewarding for everyone involved

Why This Beats Weekly Bass Lessons

Private bass lessons at £44 an hour — the rate advised by the Musicians' Union — once a week for a year comes to £2,288. That's just one hour a week, with nothing to show for it if you miss a session.

The Late Starter Bass Method gives you the complete path for a one-off payment of £497, with lifetime access. Or three monthly payments of £166 if that suits you better.

Weekly Private Lessons 

• Over £2,000 a year
• One hour at a time
• Can't pause or rewind
• Easy to forget between sessions
• Little support between lessons
• Learning alone
• Can feel pressured

30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not for you, email me and I'll refund every penny.

Learn Bass Later in Life — With a Simple, Supportive Step-by-Step Method

The Late Starter Bass Method is a beginner bass course designed especially for over-50s and later-life learners who want a clear, encouraging path from “I’d love to do that” to actually playing. You’ll learn how the bass works, how to find your way around the fretboard, how to play your first 5 songs, how to start learning songs for yourself, how to understand the essential bass theory that actually matters, and how to build a practice routine you can genuinely stick to.

If you’ve ever felt put off by how complicated, exclusive, or confusing a lot of bass teaching online can feel, this course is designed to give you a much simpler, friendlier, and more supportive way to learn — at home and at your own pace.

This course is for you if:

• you’ve always wanted to learn bass but never knew where to start
• you worry you might be too old to begin
• you feel overwhelmed by complicated lessons and confusing theory online
• you want a hobby that feels enjoyable, rewarding, and realistic
• you want a simple step-by-step path to playing songs and making progress
• you’d love to learn as part of a supportive community
• you want encouragement, feedback, and guidance as you go

This course is not for you if:

• you're an experienced player looking for advanced techniques
• you want to study music theory at an academic level

What you’ll be able to do

By working through this course, you’ll go from not knowing where to start… to being able to:

• feel comfortable with your bass
• tune up and play with good, relaxed technique
• play your first songs and grooves with confidence
• start learning some of your favourite songs for yourself
• understand the basics of the fretboard
• make sense of the essential bass theory that actually matters
• start playing with other people
• keep improving with a clear plan

What’s Inside The Late Starter Bass Method

Module 1 — Start Here

Start in a way that feels simple and manageable.

You’ll learn how the course works, how to access support, how the Facebook group and fortnightly Q&As work, and how to approach learning later in life with the right mindset.

You’ll also get help with the basics, including downloading a tuner app and metronome app.

Bonus: guidance on choosing your bass and amp.

Module 2 — Getting Comfortable with the Bass Guitar

Build confidence with the instrument from the ground up.

You’ll learn how to hold the bass, tune up properly, use both hands correctly, improve your sound, and create a better setup for practising.

You’ll also get an early quick win by learning your first simple groove, so you can start playing something real almost straight away.

Module 3 — Your First 5 Songs on Bass

Build real skills through real music.

You’ll work through five carefully chosen songs that help you develop groove, finger control, timing, movement, and confidence, while building technique and understanding as you go.

Module 4 — How to Play Almost Any Song

Stop relying on guesswork.

You’ll learn how to read tab, understand common symbols, use blank tab sheets, and use online resources properly so you can start learning songs for yourself.

Module 5 — Understanding Music as a Bass Player

Learn to read any chart and understand what you're playing.

You'll learn how the fretboard really works, how to read chord charts in any key, the number system that real musicians use, how to build basslines that fit the song, and how to make sense of chord symbols, minor keys, and pentatonic scales. This is the module that takes you from following along to genuinely understanding the music — whether you're a complete beginner or someone who can play a bit but wants to finally understand what they're doing.

Module 6 — Making Bass Part of Your Life

Turn bass into a hobby that sticks.

You’ll learn how to build a practice routine, play with others, think about jam sessions and open mics, set future goals, and plan your next 30 days of playing.

You won’t be doing this alone

Alongside the course, you’ll also get:

• worksheets to help you follow along
• backing tracks to make practice more musical
• access to the private Facebook group
• fortnightly live Zoom Q&A sessions for extra support and guidance

What Happens After You Join

1. You’ll get instant access to the course area.
2. You’ll start with the simple “Start Here” module.
3. You’ll be invited into the private Facebook group.
4. You can ask questions as you work through the lessons.
5. You’ll be able to join the fortnightly live Zoom Q&As for extra support.

You don’t need to rush. You can go at your own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you need to.

30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not for you, email me and I'll refund every penny.

What You Get

The Late Starter Bass Method is £497 — a single payment, with lifetime access. If you'd rather spread it, you can pay in three monthly instalments of £166.

Here's what's included:

• full access to The Late Starter Bass Method
• all core modules and lessons
• worksheets and backing tracks
• lifetime access to the core course content
• access to the private Facebook group
• fortnightly live Zoom Q&A sessions for support and guidance
• any updates added to the core course as it grows

You’ll get lifetime access to the core course content, so you can learn at your own pace and come back to the lessons whenever you need to.

If you've been looking for a simple way to finally get started, this is the place to do it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wouldn't private lessons be better?

For some people, sure. But weekly lessons cost over £2,000 a year, only cover an hour at a time, and disappear the moment life gets in the way. This course gives you the whole path — every step in order, there whenever you need it, at a fraction of the cost — plus support and live Q&As so you're never stuck on your own.

Am I too old to start learning bass?
Not at all. This course is designed specifically for later-life learners and older beginners who want a simple, supportive way to learn at their own pace.

Do I need any experience before joining?
No. This course is built for complete beginners, as well as people who may have tried before and stopped.

What if I’ve tried to learn before and given up?
That’s absolutely fine. Late Starter Bass Method is designed to make learning feel simpler, more manageable, and less overwhelming than a lot of bass teaching online.

What if I can already play a few songs but feel stuck and don't really understand what I'm doing?

This course will help you too. Module 5 in particular is designed to fill exactly that gap — it covers the number system, chord charts, scales and how to build basslines, so you'll finally understand the music you're playing rather than just copying it.

Do I need to read music?
No. You do not need to read standard music notation to take this course. You’ll learn using bass tablature and other simple, beginner-friendly tools.

Will I get support if I get stuck?
Yes. You’ll have access to the private Facebook group and fortnightly live Zoom Q&A sessions, so you won’t be doing this alone.

Can I go at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed to be worked through in your own time, at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

What kind of bass do I need?
You do not need anything fancy to get started. The course includes guidance on choosing a bass and amp so you can make sensible decisions without overcomplicating it.

Will this help me learn songs for myself?
Yes. One of the aims of the course is to help you start learning songs for yourself by understanding tab, the fretboard, and the foundations that make songs easier to work out.

How long will I have access to the course?
You’ll receive lifetime access to the core course content, so you can work through it at your own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you like. Access to the private Facebook group and fortnightly live Q&A sessions is included while they continue to be offered.

Is this course suitable if I want something advanced?
No. This course is designed for complete beginners and later-life learners who want a simple, supportive place to start.

Ready to Start Learning Bass the Simple Way?

If you’re ready to stop overthinking it and finally start playing, you can join The Late Starter Bass Method today for £497, or 3 payments of £166.

You will get access to the private Facebook group and fortnightly live Zoom Q&As as part of your membership.

If you’ve been wanting to learn bass for a long time but needed a simpler, more supportive place to start, this is your chance to begin.

A simple, supportive beginner bass course for over-50s and later-life learners.

30-day money-back guarantee. If it's not for you, email me and I'll refund every penny.

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