Online lessons Scam or real deal

[JohnnyB]

Has any one been to the bassguitartsecrets.com web site? Is this a scam or the real deal?

[DocBop]

I have taken classes at The MusicDojo and they are good. Also did online private lessons with Cliff Engel and that worked very well.

[middy]

There's nothing secret about music. It's just a collection of tips and practice techniques that may or may not be worth the money. Some people seem to like it, but the name and the over-the-top copy turn me off.

[JohnnyB]

Thanks for the info

[CrashClint]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

Has any one been to the bassguitartsecrets.com web site? Is this a scam or the real deal?

One of the youth at my church bought the program called Bass Secrets, I think he paid $50. It is for Windows, and comes with a program "Jam Box" which is pretty cool. It has a bunch of simple backing tracks and the chords scroll across the screen before the music changes chords. It also comes with a metronome program and program called "Groove Box" which is like a drum machine where you can choose different styles to jam along with and record what you are playing. I was impressed with everything it offered for the money. I had fun playing around with it, I am seriously thinking of buying it.

http://www.bassguitarsecrets.com/?gc...FQwzZAoduTJX6g

[ExD]

Well, to me the setup doesn't look legit, I mean "Dear Friend,"? That always, for some reason gives me a bad feeling. Probably because of all those Nigerian Scams, you know the ones,

"Dear Friend,
I am Mr. ___________, of the National Bank of _______. etc. etc"

[CrashClint]

Originally Posted by ExD

Well, to me the setup doesn't look legit, I mean "Dear Friend,"? That always, for some reason gives me a bad feeling. Probably because of all those Nigerian Scams, you know the ones,

"Dear Friend,
I am Mr. ___________, of the National Bank of _______. etc. etc"

I know what you mean, I would have never bought it looking at the website, but since one of our youth was the lab rat and had a good experience I may purchase the program. Just messing with his program, I think it has some cool features. Not that this program will make you an instant successful bass player, I thought it was worth the $50.

[JohnnyB]

That was good information Crash, thanks!!

[Christopher]

Originally Posted by JohnnyB

Has any one been to the bassguitartsecrets.com web site? Is this a scam or the real deal?

That particular site looks a little sketchy. I go to workshoplive.com for lessons, and the instruction's actually very good there. The shockwave interface is sometimes a little wonky, but the material is very well organized and presented, and (IMO) worth the price.

[bassist_guy]

Here's a site that mentions it quite highly with some other bass guitar courses out there.

http://www.bassguitarcourses.com

I've read some good stuff about Gigajam as well, though I think it's more for bass guitar beginners... which I guess would include me. One things for sure though... When you invest in something (whether it's a new bass or bass guitar course) it gives you extra incentive to work on your bass, which is always a good thing.

Speaking of which...

[skipster619]

Ok, so when you load the page at

www.bassguitarsecrets.com

...there is a short video of the guy playing...what in the world is that bass he's playing??