LEARN
BASS
From Someone Who
Has Lived It
Denzil has been playing bass since 2006 – self-taught, Grade 8 certified, and
shaped by twenty years on real stages across Africa, Australia, and Europe.
Now he is passing every bit of that knowledge on to the next generation of players.
— The Story
Built on
Pure
Dedication
"Self-taught from day one. Grade 8 from the London College of Music by conviction alone."
Denzil picked up the bass in 2006 with no teacher, no formal lessons, and no roadmap. Just an ear that would not let him rest.
Two decades on, he holds a Grade 8 Bass Guitar certification from the London College of Music – a standard that speaks for itself.
Born in Zimbabwe, his playing spans a world most bassists never visit: RnB, Rock, and Jazz alongside Chimurenga, Sungura, Kizomba, and Afro Jazz.
That range is not a selling point. It is who he is – and it is exactly what students get access to.
Today Denzil teaches at PeterHouse Boys School and Mother Patrick Junior School, serves as Music Director on StarBrite TV,
and tours internationally with Evicted a rock band with two albums and a touring record across Africa, Australia, and Europe.
— The Story
What Sets
Him Apart
Self-Taught to Grade 8
He walked the same road your student is starting. That means he teaches from lived understanding, not just theory passed down from a textbook.
Multi-Genre Fluency
RnB, Rock, Jazz, Afro, Gospel, Chimurenga - lessons are shaped around what you actually want to play, not a fixed syllabus.
School-Certified Educator
Currently teaching at two established schools in Zimbabwe. Parents can trust the standard of care, structure, and instruction from day one.
Online & In-Person
Lessons available worldwide via online sessions or in person in Zimbabwe. Flexible scheduling built around your life, not a rigid timetable.
— What they Say
Real
Results
From parents choosing a tutor for their child to adults picking up the bass for the first time – here is what students and families say about learning with Denzil.
My son had zero interest in music lessons until we found Denzil. Within two months he was playing songs he actually wanted to play. The difference in his confidence has been remarkable. Denzil knows exactly how to keep a young student engaged.
Tendai M.
Parent · Harare
The first lesson video arrived and my reaction was simple – gold dust. The recorded format is everything. I can replay it at midnight, rewind the tricky parts, and go again until it clicks. I have been practising consistently and the progress is real.
Farayi H.
Online Student · London, UK
— In Frame
The
Moments
— Bass Lessons
Learn
Bass
Your Way
Month 1
Your first groove, locked in.
Basic technique, hand positioning, and your first real bass line that sounds like music.
Month 3
You understand the Instrument.
How bass and rhythm interact, how to lock with a drummer, and how to find your place in a band.
Month 6
Real songs under your fingers.
Playing across multiple genres, reading charts, and performing confidently in front of others.
Year 2+
Grade preparation and beyond.
Working towards LCM grades, developing your own sound, and playing professionally if that is the goal.
Whether you are picking up the instrument for the first time or working to close gaps in your playing, Denzil teaches from real experience. Practical, musical, and grounded in how people actually learn to play.
Bass Guitar
Beginner through advanced. Technique, theory, and feel built together from the ground up.
Electric Guitar
Rhythm, lead, and multi-genre playing across rock, Afro, and gospel styles.
Piano
Foundation-level piano for young learners and musicians building broader musicianship.
Music Theory
Reading, notation, harmony - the framework that ties everything together and makes you a complete musician.
— Simple, Honest Pricing
The Right
Plan For
You
This is not a video library. Every lesson is Denzil’s personal time, live, with direct feedback – built around your level, your goals, and the music you actually want to play.
Starter
- 35
/month
Working towards LCM grades, developing your own sound, and playing professionally if that is the goal.
- 2 recorded video lessons/month
- Lessons filmed for your level
- WhatsApp Q&A support
- Cancel anytime
Student
- 120
/month
Two live one-to-one sessions every month with WhatsApp support in between. This is where real progress happens.
- 2 x 1hr live online lessons
- Personalised lesson plan
- WhatsApp support between lessons
- Progress tracking
- Cancel anytime
Committed
- 200
/month
Four lessons a month for players who are serious about making real, measurable progress fast.
- 4 x 1hr live online lessons
- Priority scheduling
- WhatsApp support
- Monthly progress report
- Grade preparation available
- Cancel anytime
Not sure where to start
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. No lesson, no obligation - just a conversation about where your are and where you want to get to.
— Get in Touch
Start
Your
Journey
Three fields. That is all. Tell Denzil who you are, how to reach you, and what you are hoping to achieve. He will come back to you to talk through the detail.
@Denzil's Bass Lessons
Online lessons available worldwide
Music Director - StarBrite TV
Zimbabwean Television Programme
PeterHouse Boys & Mother Patrick Junior
In-person tutor since 2021
