Pedro Raposo

Classical Double Bass Lessons

Welcome! I'm Pedro Raposo, a professional classical double bass player in The Hague, who finds great joy in both performing and teaching music. My journey has been one of continuous learning and discovery, while sharing the stage with many renowned players and orchestras across Europe. 

All Levels

Whether you are a beginner or advanced bass player, I'm dedicated in sharing my passion for music with you!

Beginners and Basics

With clear, step-by-step guidance, you'll develop a solid technique and a resonant tone. In our first lessons, we'll focus on:

• Playing simple pieces
• Proper posture
• Pizzicato (plucking)
• German bow technique
• Basic fingering
• Reading music and rhythm
• Fun in music is paramount!

Intermediate and Advanced

Ready to take your skills to the next level? We'll refine your technique and enhance your musical expression through etudes, concertos, sonatas, and solo pieces in various styles. 

What can you expect?

Explore advanced techniques like vibrato, phrasing, diverse articulations, legato, spiccato, staccato. Discover harmonics and double stops! These lessons will help you bring out and develop your musical identity.

Orchestra and Ensemble

Playing music with others is one of the greatest joys of learning an instrument. However, to succeed in an ensemble, you'll need to master:

• Blending your sound with the group
• Following a conductor
• Communicating with fellow musicians
• Playing your part while listening to the others

Tips and Tricks

Bring your ensemble and orchestra parts to the lessons if you need some tips and tricks! We'll find solutions for tricky and hard to play passages. Musicianship is a key focus in every lesson, at every level, helping you thrive in any ensemble setting.

Trial Lesson

During the trial lesson, we'll discuss your goals and wishes, availability, musical preferences and the lesson location. I'd love to hear you play, and you'll also get a glimpse of my teaching style. I have a bass ready for the trial lesson if you do not haven one, yet.

Looking for a bass?

I gladly help you find a good and affordable double bass, to rent or buy, if you want.

Lesson Locations

I give the lessons in my home studio at the Soestdijksekade in The Hague.  It's well connected by public transportation (tram 2, 4 and 6).
I can also come to you for lessons. This only applies to lessons of 45 minutes or longer.

About Me

I started my musical journey when I was 10 years old, my first instrument was the guitar, the double bass came later when I was fifteen. Since then, I have dedicated years of study and practice to mastering the nuances of classical double bass performance. 

Renowned Teachers

During my short career I was lucky enough to work with renowned double bass teachers, but also with renowned conductors and orchestras such as Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks among many others. Additionally, I find great joy in sharing my experience and expertise with students who love to play the double bass like me