Does anyone know of any bass camps besides Wooten's? His schedule for camp time is always during school, so i cant go. Are there any good summer bass camps? Thanks J
yeah, there's one by Gerald Veasley in Pennsylvania here is a link it looks cool: http://www.geraldveasley.com/bassbootcamp.htm
You could try the Berklee college of music summer sessions, there is a five week summer program and the summer bass weekend (which i did last summer). The bass weekend is a cool experiencce and you learn ALOT in just three days. The teachers of the summer bass weekend when i went were Bruce Gertz, Oscar Stagnaro, Rich Appleman, and even Jeff Berlin were there just to name a few. It was a good program and there were alot of differnt classes like theory and small group ensemble in the style of music of your choice with 8-10 other bassist in your group It was a blast, I suggest you check it out
I've often wondered if people that apply to vic's camp that are under 18 have a lesser chance of getting in because it is scheduled while school is in session....I would hate if that were the case because my school actually has a week of hiking and nature courses the same time the wootcamp is, and if I were to be accepted then I would be allowed to go.
I just got back from it, I can't recommend it enough. Workshops and master classes with Victor Bailey and Gary Willis and Machalei Manring, which pretty much means you hang out with them the whole weekend. Brian Bromberg also stopped by as well as Vicrot Wooten, and we met Jimmy Haslip of the Yellow Jackets show. Pretty amazing. In addition, I had a private lesson with Michael Manring that was just the most helpful thing I have had in years. I came to the camp wanting to learn, not just be in the presence of greatness. I got more than i bargained for!!!!!! I recorded almost everything, and soon will be sharing some of the performances.
I don't know if this is the case in the US - but in the UK, Universities and colleges get grants to fund adult learning and the concept of "Continuing Education/Learning". So the Science Summerschool I attended at Sussex University along with my regular Jazz classes on Saturday are funded by this initiative. So this does means - no under-18s! [not sure what smiley to put by that?]
National Guitar Workshop has bass courses. My daughter went to the Blues Bass Seminar (week-long session) last year and enjoyed it a lot. http://guitarworkshop.com/
Well..... I have been to the same one at the University of Glamorgan, 5 years running and will be going again at the end of July !!
BTW, I'll be teaching at the CT Campus of the National Guitar Workshop during "jazz week" this year. Week six - August 4th - 10th. Mike