Double Bass

Double Bass Lessons

The studio offers double bass/contrabass/acoustic bass lessons. Advance at your own speed and expose yourself to many new styles and techniques. Read more about our approach to teaching, focusing on all aspects of instrument playing.

Double bass is one of the greatly appreciated instruments in symphonic orchestra music, jazz bands, pop, and rock venues. Its enormous body and very-low-pitched sound make it a truly unique instrument to play and hear.

Meet our Students

Our Double Bass Teacher

Tyler Belluz

Double Bass Teacher

Tyler Belluz has been privately teaching double bass for over 15 years. He prides himself in building students technical skills up from the beginning to eventually landing them into Universities. Tyler is a graduate of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Upon graduation, for a few seasons he played regularly with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Since then, Tyler has played on some of the world’s finest stages, collaborating with numerous Grammy, Juno, Academy, and Emmy Award winning artists. In the studio, Tyler has played on a plethora of albums including 2 recent Polaris Prize nominated albums, along with a nomination for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize. Tyler can be heard on CBC radio 1, 2, 3, as well as a contributor to Bravo television and North Face documentaries. He has been interviewed and performed on CBC Q with a few acts including Del Bel and Bry Webb.

Tyler has licensed music for internationally distributed short and full length feature films, with a recent song placement on USA prime time television show Charmed. He has recently dabbled in directing and scoring his own short film series that is currently in production.

Beyond performance duties, Tyler has been a regular juror for the Juno Awards, Western Canadian Music Awards and the East Coast Music Awards. He runs his own music label in Guelph, Ontario, and has been a recipient of a dozen Ontario Arts Council, Toronto Arts Council grants for recording and writing original music.

Tyler resides in Guelph, Ontario and is looking forward to returning touring the globe with a few active projects Adrian Raso + Fanfare Ciocarlia, Sombras and local cover band the Flamingos.

Double Bass Lessons

Pricing, Policies, Examinations and Recital Information

Double Bass Lesson Pricing

Initial trial lessons are offered for $20, paid in advance

One-on-One Double Bass Lesssons

$50 /1 hour

Studio Policies

SCHOOL YEAR SCHEDULING AND MISSED LESSONS POLICY FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE:

After initial trial lesson you will be given exact time spot. From then on, lessons are scheduled on weekly basis. Lessons are billed and due monthly, on the first day of each month. One-time fees are billed at the time of booking. Registration fee is charged only after the initial trial lesson, once you confirm your interest. There are NO lessons (no charge for lessons) during Statutory Holidays. No make-up lessons policy: If you are unable to attend the scheduled lesson invite a friend or a family member to take a lesson in your place. Notify us prior to lesson about who will be attending. No credits can be issued for any missed lessons. Also, there will be no alternate time allocated, only regular scheduled time.

SUMMER LESSONS SCHEDULING AND MISSED LESSONS POLICY FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND AUGUST:

In the summer months of July and August we have flexibility to accommodate as many or as few lessons as you choose. Lessons are scheduled ahead of time, on specific weeks and days. After detailed consultation with the teacher’s availability you can choose your weeks and length of your lessons. You may consider more frequent or longer lessons on the weeks you can make it, to gain time for missing some weeks you cannot come in. Billing will follow accordingly, based on pre-booked lessons. Lessons are paid for in advance. During summer months we ask for minimum 2-weeks cancellation notice, or the lesson is considered missed and paid for. No make up lesson will be allowed for the missed lesson without 2-week notice. We limit the make up lessons to 2 in the summer.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Labour Day: Sunday & Monday closed

Thanksgiving: Sunday & Monday closed

Winter Break: Two full weeks closed

Family Day: Sunday & Monday closed

March Break: Lessons on the 1st weekend then closed Monday to Sunday

Easter: Friday to Monday closed

Victoria Day: Sunday & Monday closed

Recital + Exam Fees

ROYAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC PREPARATION FOR STRING PLAYERS:

Piano accompaniment at the exam is mandatory. We provide all the preparation and accompaniment at the exam. One original copy of music must be provided for the accompanist and one for the adjudicator. Also technique book is required at exam, one original copy for you and one for the adjudicator. We have spare books you can borrow for this purpose free of charge.

PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT FEE AT REHEARSAL

$20 /each 10 minutes

STRINGS ADDITIONAL RECITAL FEES

$20 /each 10 minutes of piano accompaniment rehearsal
$20 /per student at the recital for levels Preparatory Level to Level 4
$20-60 /per student for advanced levels depending on level of difficulty and length of pieces

FEE FOR THE EXAM PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT AT THE ACTUAL EXAM DAY

$60 /exam Preparatory Level to Level 4
$75 /exam Level 5
$85 /exam Level 6
$95 /exam Level 7
$105 /exam Level 8
$120 /exam Levels 9
$140 /exam Level 10
$160 /exam Level ARCT

Double Bass Rentals

Pricing

Double Bass Rental Program

INSTRUMENT RENTAL FEES

$50 /month for double bass

 

FAQ's +
Home Practice Tips

FAQ's

How do I begin? 

Fill our registration form online, so we have all your contact information. In there, write us a note describing what you are looking for. Pick an instrument based on your personal preference and we will match you with the teacher on a certain day and time of the week. Then we set up an initial lesson time for you. After you pay for the lesson, all is set. Registration fee is only charged after the initial lesson and when you decide to sign up for weekly lessons.

What if I don’t have the instrument and need to rent one?

We have selected instruments for rent, starting at $20/month.

What if I have a child who is not decided?

If you have a small child who is undecided, attend a Junior Class for very young children. Children 6 and up can also observe the Junior Class, or observe some other instrumental class by appointment.

How can I help my child to decide which instrument to pick?

Bring your child to a live music concert. We recommend classical music concert, or some of our internal music recitals we put on every December and June. Show your child variety of musical performances and styles. What resonates with them is the right choice. For us at Klaudia’s Music Studio is important to know what style you like. Classical music, light classics, popular contemporary music, heavy metal music, movie music, or anything else.

Do you only teach classical music?

We based our violin, piano, guitar, cello and double bass teaching on classical music, but not exclusively. For example, student can play a new music piece once the technique allows it. And we also have rock guitar and drums lessons that are not based on classical music at all. It all depends on instrument, teacher and student which way you want to lean towards.

How do I make sure the interest lasts?

Sign up for a trial 10-week period. After this time you will have a better understanding of what is involved.

Do all students have to take the Royal Conservatory Exam?

No. Teacher determined the readiness and it is only recommended for students who take music lessons and music education very seriously. Preparations are extensive and involve much more than just playing a musical instrument.

Do you offer a trial lesson and do I need to have an instrument?

Yes, for 1/2 price of the regular lesson. One-time initial trial class. You may take another trial lesson on different instrument. We provide instrument for trial class for free.

Do you rent instruments?

Yes. Violin, viola, cello, double bass, guitar, keyboard, electric piano.

Do you come to students home to teach? 

No, we only offer lessons at one of the Studio locations.

How young can children begin playing an instrument?

General music introduction starts at the age 3.5 in our Junior Music Class. Summer Camp is for children 5.5 years and up. Instrumental playing is recommended by Klaudia’s Music Studio at the age 5 or up, with exception of guitar where we recommend starting at minimum 8 years old.

Can I start learning instrument at any age?

Yes, absolutely.

How do I enroll?

Click the Register link at the top of the website, call us or send us an email.

Home Practice Tips

Our approach is to integrate all aspects of music into one beautiful, ear pleasing experience. Importance of home practicing is the key. The studio encourages daily home practicing from its students.

A word for parents of children: we encourage you to set and devote a prime part of their day to practice a musical instrument. First thing in the morning, if they are early birds; or 1-2 hours after they come home from school if that’s their prime attention time; or 1-2 hours after dinner if they stay up late. Feed your child nutritious food 1-2 hours prior to practicing and try not to offer sweets of any kind. This spike in sugar levels will make them tired for practicing. Keep giving them healthy snacks only and water to drink. Once it is time to practice turn off all electronic devices in the house. And we mean it. Even your buzzing phone on silent mode is a huge distraction to their sensitive and all aware senses. Give your child undivided attention for the time of practicing, especially at the beginnings when the instrument feels new. Help them to your best knowledge. A receptive audience is often all that is required to encourage a child to practice. Sit and listen, try not to interfere too much with teacher’s instructions. Reward them with a hug, sticker, small toy, but avoid sugar treats. Then eventually the child will want to practice alone, in private. This is a great step toward independence. Let it happen, but don’t forget to keep setting time for home practicing, set reminders and continue the rewards so they feel appreciated. Each child needs to hold accountable for his or her homework. Both teachers and parents as role models have an important part in a child’s advancement and only when sufficient effort is put in, will we see great results. If there is too much resistance from child it is time to talk and reconsider a different instrument, or a completely different path. On the contrary, if there is a great enthusiasm and practice reminders are not needed it is time to discuss the future exams with the teacher and get properly informed. Besides of instrument, theory lessons will be needed to develop all skills necessary to succeed in music. It is an investment into one’s future. 

Adult students should also devote time to home practicing to progress in their musical development. Home practice gives teachers important weekly feedback and guides both student and teacher to produce a more customized learning routine.

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