Complete beginners
If you have never played before, lessons start from the ground up without making it feel intimidating.
Learn Bass with Robert Long
Bass Guitar Lessons in Dublin, at Your Home or Online
Friendly, structured bass lessons for complete beginners through to experienced players, with a hard rock and metal specialty. Learn at your pace, work on music you actually enjoy, and build real confidence on the instrument.
Home visitsFingal / Dublin
All levels welcomeBeginner to advanced
Specialist focusRock / metal bass
Low-risk first step€25 intro lesson
Who I Help
Dublin Bass is built for local students who want clear guidance, practical lessons, and a teacher who can meet them where they are.
Adults returning to music
If life got in the way, we rebuild your confidence and get you enjoying bass again.
Teen students
A supportive, structured approach for younger players who want to improve steadily and stay motivated.
Rock and metal players
Work with someone who genuinely understands heavy music, tight riffs, attack, and tone.
Intermediate bassists
Improve timing, articulation, technique, tone, and consistency so your playing feels more solid.
What You’ll Learn
Lessons stay practical and musical. You will build fundamentals, but always in a way that connects back to real songs, real playing, and real progress.
- Bass fundamentals and good practice habits
- Timing, groove, and locking in with drums
- Fingerstyle and pick technique
- Learning songs you actually like
- Rock and metal tone, articulation, and attack
- Tight riff playing and cleaner note control
- Playing with backing tracks and recordings
- Music theory without overwhelm
- Songwriting and recording basics where useful
About Robert
A Dublin-based bass teacher with a strong rock and metal background, but lessons designed for a broad range of students.
I have been obsessed with bass for decades, especially the way great players can turn the instrument into something powerful and impossible to ignore. My influences include Duff McKagan, Cliff Burton, Justin Chancellor, Troy Sanders, Pat Badger, and other players who brought real character to their bands. My teaching style is clear, structured, and tailored to the student in front of me. Some people want to start from zero. Some want to finally learn songs properly. Some want help with timing, technique, tone, or confidence. The goal is always the same: steady progress without unnecessary fluff. I am based in Skerries, Co. Dublin, and I teach bass guitar lessons across Fingal and the rest of Dublin, with online lessons available too. I also share my playing through YouTube and Spotify, and I hold a Grade 7 Advanced qualification in guitar performance from Victoria School of Music (and a degree in Computer Science from Trinity College).
Watch me play
If you are choosing a bass guitar teacher in Dublin, it is reasonable to ask whether they can actually play. These performances give you a feel for my style.
Listen on Spotify
Check out my band’s first release. On this track I wrote most of the song and lyrics and played bass. Listen on Spotify.
See my playing
Watch a few performances to get a sense of whether I am the right fit for your musical goals.
The Cliff Burton classic
Re-imagining the Nothing Else Matters guitar solo
The solo from Mastodon's Teardrinker
Pat Badger duelling with Nuno Bettencourt
How Lessons Work
Everything is designed to make starting easy, keep progress clear, and remove the usual uncertainty around booking a teacher.
Format
Home visits or onlineMost lessons are taught at the student’s home in Dublin, with online lessons also available.
Pricing
€25 intro / €55 standardThe introductory lesson is a simple first step to see if the fit is right. Standard lessons are €55, with discounts for bulk bookings.
Approach
Tailored to youAll ages and levels are welcome. Lessons can focus on fundamentals, songs, technique, tone, confidence, or a tailored plan that combines them.
- Lessons are adapted for complete beginners, teens, adults, and progressing players.
- You can work on songs you enjoy rather than following a generic one-size-fits-all method.
- Online lessons are available if travel or scheduling makes in-person sessions harder.
Areas Served
Dublin Bass is based in Skerries and mainly serves Fingal and Dublin. If you are searching for bass lessons in Skerries, bass lessons in Swords, or a bass guitar teacher anywhere nearby, this is the core service area.
- Skerries
- Rush
- Lusk
- Balbriggan
- Swords
- Malahide
- Portmarnock
- Raheny
- Clontarf
- North Dublin / Fingal
FAQ
Short answers to the questions people usually ask before booking bass lessons in Dublin.
Do I need my own bass?
Having your own bass is ideal for making progress between lessons, but if you are just getting started we can discuss the best way to begin.
Are lessons suitable for total beginners?
Yes. Beginner bass lessons in Dublin should feel welcoming, not intimidating. Lessons can start from zero and move at a pace that suits you.
Do you teach adults?
Absolutely. Many adults are starting for the first time or returning to music after years away, and lessons are tailored accordingly.
Do you teach children and teens?
Yes. Lessons can be adapted for younger students and teens who need a clear structure, encouragement, and age-appropriate pacing.
Do you teach genres besides metal?
Yes. Rock and metal are a genuine specialty, but lessons are not limited to those genres. The aim is to help you become a stronger bassist overall.
Which areas do you cover?
The main focus is Skerries, Rush, Lusk, Balbriggan, Swords, Malahide, Portmarnock, Raheny, Clontarf, and North Dublin / Fingal more generally.
How long is a lesson?
Usually an hour, but I am flexible if you have other requirements.
Do you offer online lessons?
Yes. Online lessons are available for students who prefer the convenience or are outside the main home-visit area.
What happens in the intro lesson?
The intro lesson is a low-risk first session where we look at your level, talk through your goals, and map out a sensible next step if the fit feels right.
Ready to Start Bass Lessons in Dublin?
If you want a bass guitar teacher in Dublin who can teach beginners, support returning adults, and also help rock and metal players go deeper, the easiest next step is the €25 intro lesson.
Email: robertjflong@gmail.com.