As a bassist at WaterBear, you’ll likely to be in high demand as we usually get lots of bands and artists looking for decent Bass players! We keep our class sizes smaller, and you’ll be plugging into your plug in to your own Ampeg amp in class, as well as getting regular access to a range of amps from top quality manufacturers such as Ampeg, Ashdown and Marshall.
You’ll spend time working on a wide range of styles, theory and technique, essential knowledge for any professional Bass player. We encourage you to bring a standard 4-string Bass guitar in standard tuning, but we also love to see players arrive with 5 or 6-string instruments, acoustic basses, and any other specialist gear you may want to use. Be open to innovative tunings too, as musical diversity is absolutely valued. A decent tuner is a must-have.
Other essentials every Bass player will need include a portable, practical amp suitable for small gigs and practice, a metronome, and ear protection. Don’t feel pressured into having expensive gear though, as it’s perfectly possible to get great tones on budget equipment if you know how to make the most of it.
In addition to accessing the facilities at WaterBear, the ability to record to a reasonable standard at home is also very useful.
At WaterBear, we’re proud to work with some of the industry’s most accomplished music professionals. Tutors and mentors who are all highly experienced at every level of the music industry, alongside our visiting faculty who bring their wealth of experience in the form of in-class masterclasses and Q&A’s sessions throughout the year. As working professionals, the tutoring and visiting faculty team may be subject to occasional change and availability may vary.
Music industry guest visits take place throughout the year, showcasing some of the best artists and innovators in today’s music. Our guest programme varies each year and some of our recent guests are shown below.
Find us on Spotify! We have a playlist of the artists playing WaterBear Freshers ‘23, ‘WaterBear World’ which showcases tracks from current and past WaterBears, and a playlist of tracks from the musicians who played our Sheffield campus opening. So give us a follow, and discover your new favourite artists!
Video features in order of appearance: WaterBear graduates @lilyknott and @kaynceemusic , and WaterBear Freshers ‘23 artists @youngr_music and @arxxband
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We are officially in Clearing and here is what WaterBear can offer you as a student. Our courses include on-site and online BA (hons) degrees and MA degrees, and range from business all the way through to performance. With options to study in Brighton, Sheffield or even online, there is something for everyone at WaterBear! If you’d like to find out more about our courses head to our website, www.WaterBear.org.uk
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What a way to round off Development Week! It was a day packed full of talks, panels, breakout rooms, inspiring chats, pizza and doughnuts! Massive thank you to our wonderful speakers:
-Social media: Neal Lewis (@thedropdigital)
-Sync: Stacey Haber (@staceyhaberofficial)
-Funding: Shadrack Mutali (@helpmusicians)
Branding: Lamour (@blancmgmt)
Marketing: Eve Massaad (WaterBear) (@eve_did_this )
Publishing: Shino Parker and Marlon Perrin (@sentricmusic)
And host @georginapalz
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- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.
WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK Map
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230
WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK
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WaterBear Education Ltd, Hanover House,
118 Queens Road, Brighton BN1 3XG, UK Map
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1273 726230
WaterBear Sheffield, Unit 4, Gatecrasher,
49 Eyre Lane, Sheffield S1 4RB, UK
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +44 (0) 1143 992720
- ‘Water bear’ is the common name for a Tardigrade.
- Tardigrades are micro creatures, found everywhere on earth.
- They are the most resilient creatures known.
- They can survive and adapt to their surroundings, even in outer space.
- Their resilience and ability to adapt and survive inspires us in everything we do. We love them.
