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graphics1988

graphics1988

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#1
Hey guys...
I have been playing for a little while now - and i've dabbled in a few online courses, (as well as done real life lessons)...being self -employed, i couldn't always commit to scheduled lessons - so instead of p!ssing off a teacher, i chose to look at online courses again.
Any good recommendations out there? Im not a newbie newbie, but i need something to get/keep me motivated and thats entertaining enough not to fall asleep while the course is going.
I've seen a bunch on the internet...but i'd be interested in hearing reviews from some actual people that LIKED or DIDN'T like their course they chose(and why).
I guess in order to keep it "friendly", we dont need any bashing and hurt feelings on certain courses that may not be up to par. I am just looking for direction, i guess, from REAL-WORLD users. I play some rock, i tend to practice more blues patterns though....they seem more entertaining to me.
Thanks in advance :)
 
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Jayhawk said:
Online Bass Lessons - Scott's Bass Lessons - free trial, lot's of lessons, courses, guest instructors, etc. I think you'll find it extremely useful.
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Does he get much into theory/chord structure? I had a kid at church asking me about online resources the other day and mentioned Scott as a possibility. But then the kid asked me about theory specifically and I couldn't answer.
 
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two fingers said:
Does he get much into theory/chord structure? I had a kid at church asking me about online resources the other day and mentioned Scott as a possibility. But then the kid asked me about theory specifically and I couldn't answer.
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Absolutely, there are many lessons and courses that will cover this type of material, including one called "Harmonic Layering - Apreggios, Chord Tones & Scales." Additionally, all of the lessons from Scott's YouTube channel are available with additional support materials not provided through YouTube. It really is a complete resource and community.
 
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Looks like the moderators moved this from "general forums".." to General Instructions. I admit, i have NEVER clicked on the General INSTRUCTION link before because i assumed it was about navigating through the website. LOL...i guess i SHOULD have clicked on it for two hindsight reasons. Doooohhhhh...

.....ok, so back to the original question - looking for GOOD online courses (from peeps that have USED them)...thanks again

:)
 
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Invalid Link Removed, Free Online Bass Lessons - Talkingbass.net and Invalid Link Removed are the ones that I have personal experience with and they all are very good at what they do. What it really boils down to is what and how you want to learn. IMHO - Scott's lessons are very precise and to the point. Mark at TalkingBass provides very detailed information regarding his subject matter. And Tomasz at Walking Bass Lessons, as you can tell by the name, is focused on the art of improvised walking bass lines. All three offer free as well as paid lessons and/or courses.
 
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Another vote for SBL here. I like the breadth of his lessons. The site is a bit of a chore to dig through but that's really a result of the amount of content available. I have a local instructor and am in a jazz workshop yet still find lots of value in the online service.

I'm also now using discoverdoublebass but am only at the beginning of exploring their offerings.
 
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Thanks guys for the input so far. I have spent almost 4 hours sifting thru websites and YouTube vids...apparently there is no shortage of offerings. I will still need to do some research.....
Carol Kaye is for sure a great choice and I have purchased some DVDs a year or so ago...but the quality of them was from 1982, so it seemed, and each lesson on her video was cut short.... so I'm not sure if I just got a dud DVD or not. She's big into real jazz.....not sure the music style would hold my interests, but maybe I should revisit that.
I like how SBL explains everything, and he sure can play well, I will have to dig into him a bit more, as he does seem to spend a lot of time discussing every detail.....being a late bloomer I am not sure I need to know every detail of every thing...I just want a course that explains what and why and gets right to it...considering I'm watching the course with my bass strapped to me. Lol.. I will check his stuff out more though...he seems like a good personality on the videos.
Wow...the list you guys are giving me seems endless...thanks so much....looks like a few nights worth of searching. Thanks again...cheers
 
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graphics1988 said:
...I just want a course that explains what and why and gets right to it...
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This is exactly what I love about Mark's lessons on talkingbass.net
He has his lessons laid out in order. You click on it, you learn the lesson. You go,to,the next one.

I tried Scott's bass lessons. They are great, but as mentioned by someone else, they were a bit convoluted for my taste and although he's a great player and teacher, I jived more with Mark's lessons.
 
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If I was going to invest in online learning material I'd go for in no particular order: Dominique di Piazza, Hadrien Feraud, John Pattituci, Janek Gwizdala, Bobby Vega. To me all these guys have proven extensive musical experience, deep theoretical knowledge and are able to teach it in an extremely efficient manner.

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2 video courses through mymusicmasterclass.com:

Hadrien Feraud Bass Lesson - Bass Masterclass

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Lots of choices to pick from on the internet these days. Maybe a good question to ask would be...If I bought this course where would I hear my playing 5 years from now?

Be well,

Robin
 
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