Learn Upright Bass.

4 lessons for $120

Want to master the upright bass? Whether you’re just starting or looking to take your skills to the next level, our beginning to advanced upright bass lessons are tailored to help you grow as a musician, improve your technique, and play the music you love.

Why Choose Our Upright Bass Lessons?

• Lessons for Every Skill Level: Whether you’re picking up the upright bass for the first time or you’re an advanced player seeking refinement, our lessons are customized to suit your needs and musical goals.
• Experienced Instruction: Learn from professional musicians with years of teaching and performing experience. We are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.
• Comprehensive Music Education: We don’t just teach you how to play the bass—we also focus on building your overall musicianship, including technique, theory, ear training, and performance skills.
• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from in-person or online lessons that fit your schedule, and learn at your own pace.
• Play the Music You Love: Whether you’re interested in jazz, blues, rock, classical, or bluegrass, our lessons cover all genres, so you can master the upright bass in the style you’re passionate about.

What You’ll Learn:

• For Beginners:
  • Basic Technique: Learn how to properly hold the upright bass, use the bow (or pizzicato), and master the fundamental techniques for producing a clean, resonant sound.
  • Reading Music: Understand the basics of music notation, including rhythms, scales, and simple basslines.
  • First Songs: Start playing easy and familiar songs to build confidence and get comfortable with the instrument.
  • Fundamentals of Music Theory: Learn basic theory, including scales, key signatures, and the foundations of rhythm and harmony.
• For Intermediate Players:
  • Advanced Finger Placement & Bowing: Refine your finger placement and bowing technique to create a smoother, more professional sound.
  • Repertoire Expansion: Learn more challenging pieces and basslines, moving into more advanced jazz, classical, or other genre-specific music.
  • Improvisation & Expression: Start developing improvisational skills, particularly in jazz and blues, and learn how to inject more emotion and nuance into your playing.
  • Time and Rhythm Mastery: Deepen your understanding of rhythm and timing, a crucial aspect of upright bass playing, to improve your groove and timing in ensemble settings.
• For Advanced Players:
  • Virtuoso Techniques: Master advanced techniques, including bowing control, slap bass, and fingerboard shifts, to take your playing to a professional level.
  • Complex Repertoire: Tackle difficult classical bass solos, complex jazz lines, or intricate bluegrass and folk bass patterns.
  • Advanced Improvisation: Take your improvisation skills to the next level with techniques like walking basslines, chord substitutions, and more.

Performance and Ensemble Skills: Learn how to perform confidently in an ensemble, whether it’s in a jazz combo, symphony orchestra, or bluegrass band, and refine your ability to communicate musically with other players.

Ready to Master the Upright Bass?
 Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your technique, our lessons will help you become the bass player you’ve always aspired to be. Book your first lesson today and start your journey to mastering the upright bass!