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Bass lessons - Recommendations wanted

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JLGBss

May 23, 2024
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Hi Folks.

Can anyone recommend an online bass tutor?
I'm been playing for 30+ years and am sort of intermediate/advanced.
I've watched plenty of online videos but I want someone to guide me out of my usual approach.

I would like to develop my knowledge and understanding of theory (scales, chords, etc).
In terms of technique, I'd like to develop speed and dexterity, and slap bass.
Rock, funk, maybe jazz, etc.

Any recommendations?

Online sources and/or book recommendations are welcome too.

Thanks in advance.
 
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JLGBss said:
Hi Folks.

Can anyone recommend an online bass tutor?
I'm been playing for 30+ years and am sort of intermediate/advanced.
I've watched plenty of online videos but I want someone to guide me out of my usual approach.

I would like to develop my knowledge and understanding of theory (scales, chords, etc).
In terms of technique, I'd like to develop speed and dexterity, and slap bass.
Rock, funk, maybe jazz, etc.

Any recommendations?

Online sources and/or book recommendations are welcome too.

Thanks in advance.
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It sounds like Dashboard – Scott's Bass Lessons would be right up your street.

There are courses on literally everything you have said.

It's a very good resource with enough to keep you going for a long time.
 
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JLGBss said:
Hi Folks.

Can anyone recommend an online bass tutor?
I'm been playing for 30+ years and am sort of intermediate/advanced.
I've watched plenty of online videos but I want someone to guide me out of my usual approach.

I would like to develop my knowledge and understanding of theory (scales, chords, etc).
In terms of technique, I'd like to develop speed and dexterity, and slap bass.
Rock, funk, maybe jazz, etc.

Any recommendations?

Online sources and/or book recommendations are welcome too.

Thanks in advance.
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I haven't taken any paid lessons from this guy (formerly known as Larry Kimpel) but IMO he's a great bass player in the genres you mention (somewhat in the style of Melvin Lee Davis). Worth checking out.

Bear Williams
 
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GR7G5TER said:
It sounds like Dashboard – Scott's Bass Lessons would be right up your street.

There are courses on literally everything you have said.

It's a very good resource with enough to keep you going for a long time.
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Despite the incessant use of the word "dude" and the out of touch Dad attempting to be cool presentation, I like SBL.
But the lessons are extended versions of what is already available for free on the channel (and elsewhere).
For example, the recent "Fretboard Accelerator" package ($249) is the "3 rule fretboard formula" (a 13-minute video) expanded to include exercises in a cycle of fourths with tab and backing tracks.
As informative as they are, any experienced bassist could work these out for themselves (I did, and asked for a refund and got it).
 
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JLGBss said:
Hi Folks.

Can anyone recommend an online bass tutor?
I'm been playing for 30+ years and am sort of intermediate/advanced.
I've watched plenty of online videos but I want someone to guide me out of my usual approach.

I would like to develop my knowledge and understanding of theory (scales, chords, etc).
In terms of technique, I'd like to develop speed and dexterity, and slap bass.
Rock, funk, maybe jazz, etc.

Any recommendations?

Online sources and/or book recommendations are welcome too.

Thanks in advance.
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If you live within striking distance of any metropolitan area, go to your local community college and see if they have a music program. Most likely the pros in your area teach there and there’s probably a cost friendly way to enroll for lessons.
 
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Ed Friedland.

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About Ed Friedland Ed Friedland is the author of numerous bass instructional methods for Hal Leonard, a former long-time columnist for Bass Player, and contributor to several other music magazines, as well as being a long-time industry influencer as "The Bass Whisperer." From 2015 through 2023...
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