Hey, I’m Jonathan, and I’m a bass player studying Commercial Modern Music at BIMM Institute Dublin.
Why did you choose to study Bass?
When I finished school, I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. I’ve always loved music, and I’ve always been passionate about learning about music. So, I thought: “why not study it since it’s something I’m interested in?” I found out about BIMM Institute and I looked into the course, and it just looked perfect. I knew I wanted to do it straight away.
What’s it been like studying in Dublin?
Despite Dublin being quite a small city, there’s a really vibrant music scene, and that’s across all genres. I mean, no matter what you want to play – if it’s rock, if it’s funk – there’s a place for you and your music, and it’s really, really easy to get involved and jump into the music scene.
How has being at BIMM helped you to develop as a musician?
“By the time I got to second year, I was in an original band and I was also working with a function band taking paid gigs as well.”
So, going into first year, you could say I was a very inexperienced musician. I’d never played a gig, I didn’t know many musicians, my technique wasn’t really great. But, in first year, I went to my classes, and I practised as much as I could. By the time I got to second year, I was in an original band and I was also working with a function band taking paid gigs as well.
What piece of advice would you give to someone looking to study at BIMM?
If you’re someone who’s passionate about music and you’d love to learn more about music, then BIMM Dublin is definitely the best choice for you. The lecturers at BIMM are second to none. They’re so helpful and knowledgeable, and they’re really supportive as well. They just help to make BIMM a great learning environment.
Discover more about studying Bass Guitar here at BIMM Dublin.
