Has anyone taken lessons from Dave LaRue via correspondance? What was the quality? Any comments? Just curious. I'm going to try one as I can't find a teacher locally.

Well, I haven't taken his correspondence lessons, but I have taken lessons with him in person! :)

He's an incredible teacher, and I've heard from some other people who have taken his correspondence lessons that they're very very good. He totally changed the way I play, and much for the better, I highly recommend him.

If you're really interested, I can ask him about it in a little while, he'll be here (Bass Central) in a few minutes to give lessons.... ;)

SedgeDog, for a "sneak preview" you could buy LaRue's excellent bass instruction video. It comes with a small booklet, too, that shows some of the examples he plays on the tape. You can get a pretty good look at his personality and approach to bass playing.

If the video is still available (I bought mine in 1992), I suggest you try it. It has some slap and pop instruction in it too.

Check this web site to see if they still have it in stock.

http://ww.bassbooks.com

Originally posted by Boplicity
SedgeDog, for a "sneak preview" you could buy LaRue's excellent bass instruction video. It comes with a small booklet, too, that shows some of the examples he plays on the tape. You can get a pretty good look at his personality and approach to bass playing.

If the video is still available (I bought mine in 1992), I suggest you try it. It has some slap and pop instruction in it too.

Check this web site to see if they still have it in stock.

http://ww.bassbooks.com

Or you could just call me at work, I've got several copies of it within arm's reach. Yes it is still available, Bop :D.

Thanks for the reply. I'm really excited to receive my lesson and get on track with a good teacher. I've been playing for quite sometime, but need some help to grow.

Say, Gard, I had always hoped Dave would make a follow-up video to his first one. Did he ever make a second video and if not, do you think he ever would? Or failing that, do you think he might consider a bass instruction book/CD set?

Another thing...just as an aside. LaRue autographed the booklet that accompanied his video. I brought it to a Steve Morse concert and he was good enough to sign it for me. I treasure that to this day.

sedgdog - I mentioned your post to Dave today, he is pretty busy, so be patient if you contact him about doing the correspondence lessons. They're very time consuming for him, and he's a bit short on time lately.

Bop - I'll ask him if there are any plans to make a follow up of any kind. As of now, there are no other instructional materials he's done. He was talking about a book a few years ago, but I haven't heard any more about it. I'll drop him an e-mail and ask, I'll either paraphrase, or just cut & paste his reply.

As advertised, I e-mailed Dave with a couple questions, and here are the responses:



GL: One person was very interested to know if you were going to make a follow-up instructional video, as she was very happy with your first one.

DLR: Yes, I want to use stuff from my new CD, so I'll do it if I ever get the CD done.

GL: To satisfy my own curiosity, you had mentioned a book a few years ago. I had assumed that would be an instructional book, but is it the transcription book instead? If it was going to be an instructional book, is it still a possibility that it will make an appearance soon?

DLR: I did the transcription book, the instructional book is next.

GL: Also, I mentioned someone was interested in your correspondence course. I think he's already e-mailed you about it, I couldn't tell for sure from his
post.

DLR: I, I raised the price on the corrspondence course because it is way more time-intensive than I thought. See ya next week.

Best - Dave