Program Overview

Bass Award

Course Overview

The Bass Award is for those looking to study both our Bass Skills - Level 1 & 2 courses. Perform like a professional electric bassist with our six-month Bass Award program. You’ll be taught in small groups to maximise your learning potential. On completion of this course you’ll come away with the power to deliver incredible bass performances on stage or in a studio. Learn from professional bassists in groups of just 12 students or less, and get the benefit of focused bass instruction.

Modules

• Term 1
  • Bass Skills - Level 1
• Term 2
  • Bass Skills - Level 2

Expert Lecturers

• Ollie Hopkins
  • Guitar
  • Ollie has recorded on music featured in adverts for companies such as Curzon and Uber, as well as on film soundtracks including the 2021 movie ‘Pieces of a Woman’.
• John Davies
  • Music Composition
  • John has worked as a producer, mixer, musical director and bassist for numerous artists, including Freddie Dickson, Riot Jazz, Vanessa White and LAMBERT, as well as working for brands such as Sony, Warner, Universal and VEVO.

Career Opportunities

• Session/Backing Bass Guitarist
• LIVE ARTIST
• BASS GUITAR TEACHER
• LIBRARY/SYNC MUSIC CREATOR
• RECORDING ARTIST
• FUNCTION/TRIBUTE BAND MEMBER

FAQ

• I am an International Student. How do I apply?
  • For courses longer than 6 months: you will be required to apply for a Student Visa. pointblank is able to sponsor you on a Student Visa for degree programmes. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
  • For courses of 6 months or less: you may need to apply for a Standard Visitor Visa. All courses completed in less than 6 months can be possible without applying for a Student Visa. Please refer to our International Student Guidance section for more information on the application process.
• Do I need to buy software & equipment to take the course?
  • Depending on your programme, certain hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies. To help with your independent learning and assessment work, you will need to have access to this equipment outside of the campus. However, if you are able to attend classes on campus, this equipment will be available to use either in class or by booking practice time. Note that you have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks). Please visit our software and hardware requirements for short courses page which lists the hardware and software you are required to own for each subject. Where you may choose to study online (distance learning), this equipment will be essential to your studies and assignment work. If you wish to buy equipment or software, pointblank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Serato, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.
• What is my weekly study schedule?
  • Each module requires your attendance at one class which will be 3 or 4 hours long depending on the module. You will also have two 30-minute tutorials with your lecturer per module per term for additional support. Your timetable will be confirmed a week before the start of each term. In addition to your classes, you are expected to schedule sufficient independent study and practice time each week. The school facilities are open 7 days a week during term time, allowing you to work on assignments and reinforce the knowledge and skills learned throughout the term.