Jeremy LaBrooy has been teaching bass guitar for over 35 years, and his studio in Sandhurst sits right at the heart of Melbourne’s south east — which makes him one of the most accessible bass teachers in the Carrum Downs area. He holds a teaching qualification from Monash University and a music degree from the Victorian College of the Arts, and he has spent his career performing at the highest levels of the Australian music industry before bringing that experience into the studio with his students.
Bass Lessons in Carrum Downs — What You Will Learn
Whether you are picking up a bass for the first time or you have been playing for years and want to sharpen your technique, Jeremy teaches to where you are now and builds from there. Lessons cover:
- Playing your favourite songs on the bass from the very first lesson
- Building correct technique from the ground up — posture, right-hand tone, left-hand accuracy
- Reading music and understanding the fretboard
- Styles including rock, funk, jazz, RnB, soul, pop and musical theatre
- Advanced techniques including slap bass, muted thumb, double stops, tapping and harmonics
- How to practise smarter, not just longer
- Music industry insights from a working professional — including how to earn an income from music
As a former VCAA examiner, Jeremy has coached students to high VCE Solo Performance scores in bass (Units 3 and 4) and helped them gain entry into the Victorian College of the Arts and Monash University music degrees. Read what his students say here. Students selecting works for their program can refer to the VCE Electric Bass Prescribed Works page for the full list.
About the Studio
Jeremy teaches from his private music studio in Sandhurst, which sits on the Carrum Downs edge of the Frankston city boundary. If you live in Carrum Downs, the drive is straightforward — Sandhurst is the next suburb, just a few minutes down Frankston-Cranbourne Road or McCormicks Rd.
The studio is a dedicated teaching space, not a shared room — just you, Jeremy, a proper bass rig, and focused one-on-one time. Jeremy has a current Working with Children Check.
Carrum Downs to the Studio — How Close Are You?
Carrum Downs students typically arrive in under ten minutes. The surrounding suburbs Jeremy regularly teaches students from include Frankston, Dandenong, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Springvale, Keysborough, Mulgrave, Lyndhurst, Clyde and Mornington Peninsula. For students coming from further north, the full list of areas Jeremy covers is on the Melbourne south east bass lessons hub page.
Seaford, Patterson Lakes, Aspendale, Chelsea, Dingley, Skye, Langwarrin, Endeavour Hills, Hampton Park and Hallam are all within easy reach of the studio too.
Book a Bass Lesson in Carrum Downs
There is no lock-in commitment. You can start with a single lesson, see how it goes, and take it from there. Check lesson rates and availability or head to the contact page to get in touch.
You can also read more about Jeremy’s bass teaching philosophy or browse student testimonials from players of all levels who have come through the studio.