FAQ - Online Bass Lessons

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All you need is a computer with a broadband internet connection to get started on your path to improvement.

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There are no membership costs at The Bass Wizard. You can purchase just what you need. The Bass Wizard offers a wide range of video tutorials, one-on-one Skype lessons and professional development critiques to members. Video lessons are available for purchase. The prices vary depending on the course and are listed in each video.

Skype Lessons can be purchased as follows:

  • $75/hr for a hour session with The Bass Wizard
  • $45 for a half-hour session with The Bass Wizard
  • $275 for a four-hour lesson pack with The Bass Wizard

For more information on one-on-one development with The Bass Wizard, click here.

Bass Playing Evaluation:

  • $30 for The Bass Wizard to evaluate your bass playing technique and submit a video response.
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When you need help with a certain technique or song but don’t want to book a full lesson, you can purchase a Bass Playing Evaluation. You will be asked to send a link to a video of the part you are having trouble with and/or want critique on and The Bass Wizard will send you a video response correcting your mistakes and giving you an evaluation. You can upload the video as an “Unlisted” video and just send us the link so only we can see it.

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When you purchase a video, you will be emailed a link to download the video. The link will be active for 24 hours, so please download and save the video as soon as you get the email.

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Absolutely. No matter where you are in your bass playing abilities, The Bass Wizard has lessons and content that will help you. For those of you who are looking for a more personal approach to your development, The Bass Wizard offers one-on-one coaching at an affordable cost.[/expand]

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No. The majority of lesson concepts are applicable to 4, 5 and 6 string basses. All exercises are demonstrated in ranges that will work on any bass instrument, regardless of the bass used to demonstrate each exercise. Our program is truly a universal and comprehensive one that can help any style of player.[/expand]

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No. Examples and exercises in each lesson are demonstrated clearly in each video, and where applicable, written examples are provided in both standard notation and tablature to make the learning process easier.

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