Build the foundation that holds the music together
Learn Bass Guitar at Academy of Rock in Siglap through a three-level pathway covering instrument fundamentals, rhythm, fretboard visualisation, stylistic studies, musicianship and soloing.
Choose focused private lessons or learn with a regular small group. Bass guitars and required learning materials are provided during lessons, and the front desk will confirm current teacher availability.
Everyone is welcomeChildren from age 6, teens and adults
Bass guitars providedInstruments ready for lessons
Rhythm & grooveSupport the music with confidence
Technique & stylesJazz, Funk, Post-Punk and more
30 or 45 minFlexible lesson options
Rhythm meets performance
Find your place in the music.
Bass connects rhythm and harmony, helping students understand how a song moves and how musicians work together.
The pathway grows from essential control and steady time into stylistic playing, performance pieces, musicianship and soloing.
Bass learning built around practical progression
The lesson direction and pace can be matched to the student’s current level, experience and goals.
Two ways to learn
Choose individual attention in private lessons or share the experience in a regular group of two or three suitable students.
For beginners from age 6
Children from age six, teens and adults can begin with the foundations or continue at a suitable level.
Instruments and materials provided
Bass guitars and the required learning materials are provided during lessons.
From groove to musicianship
Technique, rhythm and fretboard knowledge progress into styles, performance pieces, advanced theory and soloing.
What to expect
Schedule, instruments and materials
Private and regular small-group lessons use 30- or 45-minute options.
Bass guitars and required learning materials are provided.
Complete beginners can start from age six.
Current placement and teacher availability are confirmed by the front desk.
Graded and performance pathways
Students can learn for enjoyment or follow the published three-level pathway from Bass fundamentals and rhythm through fretboard development, styles and advanced musicianship.
Exams and performance opportunities are available. Ask the front desk about current options suited to the student’s level and goals.
Choose how you learn
Bass Guitar lesson options and fees
Choose private lessons or learn with a regular small group while following the same progressive pathway.
Private 1-to-1
Lessons shaped around the student
Individual attention, flexible pacing and 30- or 45-minute options.
Pathway or grade
Off-peak 30 min
Off-peak 45 min
Peak 30 min
Peak 45 min
Leisure / Performance
$265.00
$315.00
$295.00
$345.00
Debut
$235.00
$285.00
$265.00
$315.00
Grade 1
$245.00
$295.00
$275.00
$325.00
Grade 2
$255.00
$305.00
$285.00
$335.00
Grade 3
$265.00
$315.00
$295.00
$345.00
Grade 4
$275.00
$325.00
$305.00
$355.00
Grade 5
$285.00
$335.00
$315.00
$365.00
Grade 6
$295.00
$345.00
$325.00
$375.00
Grade 7
$305.00
$355.00
$335.00
$385.00
Grade 8
$315.00
$365.00
$345.00
$395.00
Lesson time bands: Tuesday–Friday off-peak 11:00am–4:00pm and peak 4:00pm–8:30pm; Saturday–Sunday peak 10:00am–5:30pm and off-peak after 5:30pm–8:00pm.
Term and payment: A lesson term is 3 months and includes 11 lessons. Fees shown are billed monthly.
Follow the same lesson pathway while sharing the experience with friends, siblings or other suitable learners.
2 students20% off
Each student receives 20% off the applicable individual fee.
3 students30% off
Each student receives 30% off the applicable individual fee.
How group pricing works
The discount is applied according to each student’s level, chosen 30- or 45-minute lesson duration and time band. Three students is the maximum regular group size. Additional enrolment charges may apply, while Bass guitars and required learning materials are provided. Contact the front desk to confirm suitable placement and current teacher availability.
Two lesson options with separate eligibility and pricing.
SEN LessonsSpecial Educational Needs
SEN means Special Educational Needs. Individual lesson arrangements are discussed privately with the learner or family. Leisure / Performance pricing applies.
Senior Citizen LessonsFor learners aged 60+
Off-peak Leisure / Performance lessons: S$180 monthly for 30 minutes or S$210 monthly for 45 minutes.
Structured progression
Your Bass Guitar learning pathway
Private and regular small-group lessons can follow a casual or graded pathway. Placement depends on the student’s current level, goals and teacher availability.
Level 1
Grade 1–3
Bass Guitar anatomy
Fundamentals of playing Bass
Basic techniques and applications
Basic rhythm knowledge
Simple melody and chords
Strumming and picking variations
Level 2
Grade 4 & 5
Fretboard visualisation
Music theory
Chords and scales development
Stylistic studies
Technical development
Performance pieces
Level 3
Grade 6–8
Advanced development
Musicianship
Modes
Advanced music theory
Odd time signatures
Soloing concepts
Not sure which level suits you? Start with a paid trial and our front desk can help arrange a suitable lesson, subject to current availability.
A paid Trial is one lesson. Off-peak: S$75 for 30 minutes or S$85 for 45 minutes. Peak: S$80 for 30 minutes or S$95 for 45 minutes. Contact the front desk to confirm the suitable lesson and current availability. Please ask the front desk about current Bass lesson availability.
Yes. Complete beginners can start from age six, with practical guidance in holding the instrument, rhythm, technique and fretboard fundamentals.
Are Bass guitars and learning materials provided?
Yes. Bass guitars and the required learning materials are provided during lessons.
Which Bass Guitar lesson formats are available?
Choose private 1-to-1 lessons or a regular small group of two or three suitable students. Placement is subject to current teacher availability.
How do regular small-group discounts work?
Each student receives 20% off the applicable individual fee in a two-student group, or 30% off in a three-student group. Placement and availability must be confirmed by the front desk.
What does the Bass Guitar learning pathway cover?
The published three-level pathway covers Grades 1–8, progressing from Bass anatomy, playing fundamentals and rhythm into fretboard visualisation, styles, advanced theory, musicianship and soloing.
Are exams and performance opportunities available?
Yes. Ask the front desk about current exam and performance opportunities suited to the student’s level and goals.
How often are regular lessons held?
Regular lessons are available in 30- or 45-minute options. Contact the front desk to confirm the current lesson schedule.
How much is a paid trial?
A paid Trial is one lesson. Off-peak: S$75 for 30 minutes or S$85 for 45 minutes. Peak: S$80 for 30 minutes or S$95 for 45 minutes. Contact the front desk to confirm the suitable lesson and current availability.
How do I enquire about current Bass lesson availability?
WhatsApp the AOR front desk at +65 8683 2888 to discuss current teacher availability, suitable private or small-group placement, fees and paid-trial options.
See more music lesson questions or WhatsApp AOR about current Bass Guitar lesson availability.
Tell us who the lessons are for and what you would like to achieve. Our front desk can help compare private lessons and regular small groups while confirming current teacher availability.
Children from age 6, teens and adultsPrivate or regular small-group lessonsBass guitars and learning materials providedExams and performance opportunities
