| hi there-
in most cases i would say the best scenario would be to study with an accomplished player/educator in person, so that he or she can monitor your progress one-on-one on a regular basis. however, studying online offers a fantastic alternative for those students that don't have local access to great bass teachers or music schools. i started offering live webcam lessons this year, and so far the only limitation i've found compared to teaching a student in person is that i can't jam with them simultaneously because of the lag time going through the software. every other element of private study is there, so it offers a lot of value. the courses we offer at musicdojo.com don't operate in real time, but are more like an online-university environment. although you are not working with an instructor in person, it still offers some other great advantages. for example, all of the curriculum and assignments are archived online so that you have unlimited access to the material. plus, you still get interaction with the instructors because you are able to submit your assignments for review and ask questions and get a timely response from the actual instructor and author of the curriculum. the other great thing about that approach is that you can login at any time, and don't have to be held to a strict schedule. you can work at your own pace and still get a great education.
regardless of the setting, if the level of quality of the instruction is solid, you're going to continue to work towards achieving your goals on your instrument, and that is what counts the most. | 
