About Gavin

Gavin Barras BMus (Hons) Manchester University

Gavin Barras graduated from Manchester University with a BMus. He is a professional musician who has played with many different groups playing styles ranging from jazz, rock, funk, pop, blues and classical. Gavin has recorded on many records and has toured Europe and Asia with various groups. You can find out more about Gavin’s work as a musician on his website, http://gavinbarras.co.uk

Tutoring Experience

Gavin Barras has over ten years of teaching experience from absolute beginners to advanced University level. He has taught for many years at The Music Place in Altrincham, conducted workshops for the Live Music Now organisation and is associate lecturer in bass guitar at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Gavin has pioneered online music lessons usingĀ Skype, Zoom or FaceTime.

Tutoring Approach

The lessons are totally tailored to the needs and interests of the individual. Whilst learning the instrument we also cover the rudiments of music theory in order to get a deeper understanding of how music works. That is then applied to learning songs etc to put everything into context. Most importantly lessons with Gavin are fun!