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.

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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 to not only play songs they enjoy, but feel what's happening in those songs and start making real connections between what they hear and what they play, stay inspired, and be lifelong musicians.

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 my students are saying.

  • "(Zac) empowers you to equip yourself with as much knowledge as possible, AND takes special interest in what you like so that he can relate lessons back to those things. Cannot recommend him enough! What are you waiting for? "

    - Alicia D

  • "Zac is a fantastic teacher. He is patient, kind, and comprehensive. He is very skilled and takes the time to explain the fundamentals. He challenges you enough to make sure your progressing without making you feel overwhelmed"

    - Matthew B

  • "I had made various attempts over the years and always quit.This is the longest I have sustained lessons and the furthest I have come. It is really worth it if you are interested."

    - Michelle R

  • "I hadn’t picked up a guitar since I was about 10, and Zac has been brilliant. His enthusiasm is seriously infectious, even if I’ve had a long day, I leave our sessions excited for the next one"

    - Fay G

  • "Zac has been an absolute game changer. He explains things in a way that I can understand, and if I can't attend my lesson in person, he is flexible and records my lesson online for me. I have just learned my first song and I would never have got this far without him."

    - Amber B

  • "Having spent more than 40 years in education, including mentoring student teachers throughout my career, I have a very high standard for what truly great teaching looks like. Zac Watson not only meets that standard — he exceeds it in every way"

    - Cathy O

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.

We use a modular method to pair foundational skills and musical fundamentals with songs from rock, country, folk and pop that help you make music and play with confidence. You’ll work on things like:

  • How to learn new music

  • How chords and scales connect

  • Building strong internal timing

  • Ear training and independent learning

  • Tools for improvisation and creating your own parts

This is not a riff-of-the-week lesson where you get random pieces of information with no through-line. It's a structured, progressive method designed to work at your own pace. Nothing moves on until it's properly owned — the pace is set by you.

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Inclusions and Features.

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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.

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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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Powered by MyMusicStaff

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.

Not sure what to look for in a guitar or bass teacher? Read this first.

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.

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