Guitar & Bass Lessons
One-on-one guitar and bass lessons with Zac Watson in West Footscray or online.
Start with a free Intro Session — meet, play, and work out if the studio is the right fit.
About my teaching studio.
Most adults who pick up guitar or bass have tried before — and stopped, not because they lacked ability, but because nothing was designed specifically for how adults learn.
My teaching studio was founded on the goal of helping adult guitarists and bassists not only play songs they enjoy but also stay inspired and become confident, lifelong players.
I offer private Guitar and Bass lessons at my home studio in West Footscray or online through Zoom, using multi-cam video and studio-quality audio. Whether in person or online, the experience is immersive, fun and collaborative.
Lessons are one-on-one and built on the musical foundations I’ve developed through teaching thousands of lessons, as well as 20 years of playing in studios and on stages across Australia.
Whether you’re beginning with an instrument or looking to enhance your skills, we’ll focus on the tools and techniques that help you start making music on Guitar or Bass.
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What You’ll Learn
If you’re a beginner unsure where to start, a self-taught player with scattered skills struggling to connect everything, or a hobbyist wanting more structured learning — these lessons are for you.
Lessons follow a clear, considered approach — pairing core skills with songs you actually want to play, so everything feels musical and relevant from the start. You'll work on things like:
Guitar
The 8 core open chords and how to use them
Strumming patterns and how to make your own
Reading chord charts and TAB
Getting the most out of a capo
Developing strong rhythm and playing with feel
Music theory fundamentals
Barre chords (E and A string root)
Fingerpicking (Travis Picking)
Introduction to lead guitar and commonly used scales
Triads and how to use them
Figuring out music by ear (basic transcription)
Bass
Navigating the fretboard: note names and common shapes
Reading TAB and rhythm notation
Developing solid time and groove
Playing finger-style and with a pick
Music theory fundamentals
Figuring out music by ear
How to make your own bass parts
For those who want to go further: tone shaping, how to approach recording and live performance.
This is a structured, progressive method that works at your own pace — nothing moves on until it's truly owned. The result: real songs you can actually play, and the confidence to keep going on your own
Inclusions and Features.
Curated Lesson Resources
I choose targeted exercises, additional details, and top-quality charts from a broad collection of method books and transcription sources to match your lesson goals. You get a concise, well-organized selection of materials curated and researched by me.
Asynchronous Video Support
Can't make your usual lesson? I’ll record a short, focused video lesson on my multi-cam rig — with content concentrated on the key concept or skill for that week, sent to your personal Dropbox folder along with all your lesson materials
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Access your lesson notes, practice log, digital resources, and conveniently view your schedule and billing through the included access to MyMusicStaff.
Studio Format & Pricing
My teaching studio operates with a 20-student cap to ensure every student gets the best learning experience.
Tuition Fees are $299 per month, which includes:
A reserved weekly lesson day and time.
All lesson materials, curated from premium resources and method books.
Charts and transcriptions.
Access to MyMusicStaff for scheduling, lesson notes, practice log, and digital resources.
Studio-quality asynchronous video lessons if you can’t make your one-on-one lesson.
Available online (via Zoom) or in-person at my studio in West Footscray, just a short trip from surrounding suburbs like Yarraville, Seddon, Kingsville, Footscray, and Braybrook — easy to reach by car or train.
Got questions? Check out the FAQ for more info on required gear, age ranges, and how it all works.
Ready to Start?
Start your Guitar or Bass journey with a free Introduction Session.
These sessions give us a chance to get to know each other, outline your musical goals, and create a plan to help you achieve them, no commitment needed.