Mom wont let me take lessons anymore... Is there any free online alternatives?

[Jools4001]

Originally Posted by SubGuitar

Beware of youtube video lessons and the like. 90% of the people posting them can't teach and, worse, often don't have a clue what they're doing.

If you've been taking lessons for a few years, then I'd expect your technique at least to be solid at least which is the major danger in teaching yourself.

Could you be a little more specific? The basic scale/chord stuff is all the place online. What kind of music are you wanting to apply it to?

+1

Most Youtube "instructors" just seem to indulge in a load of fretwank and think that because they've videoed themselves people will be able to learn from it.

Momkey see, monkey do

[RED5]

Check out Studybass.com

[DudeistMonk]

I'll put my little tick mark next to the box that says "get a job and get some lessons." You could also try the "I want bass lessons for my birthday." trick. It's all about showing Ma that its important to you and that you are willing to sacrifice less important things.

Also in the mean time don't just work out scales, work out chord shapes too. When you learn a piece of music look at the chord progression and start breaking down the whole song. You will find that you probably already know more than you need to play in a punk/hardcore band and compose your own basslines.

[millerfreak]

Originally Posted by bassmasta05

My mom doesnt want me taking lessons anymore because she thinks there's plenty of things I can teach myself on bass.

I have a really good theory book that Im working with right now, cant remember what its called(I think its called Serious Electric Bass or something)

Anyways, is there any good free online sites that have good videos/lessons regarding integrating music theory with writing music?

I guess I just feel that I need more "direction" with my bass playing. Maybe some free online lessons could help with that?

any suggestions? I really am interested in applying music theory with writing music.

O yea I only have 3 years experience, so many of you Im sure would say that I need to still be taking private lessons, but Ive had so much negative experiences with lazy teachers who never have lesson plans, I dont even want to get into that

Do you work? if so, contact MarloweDK on youtube. He does private tuition via online.