Remote Bass Lessons - 45 minutes

We focus on helping students achieve their bass guitar proficiency goals from learning basic grooves in a variety of styles, to reading bass clef and bass tablature, to preparing for jazz or rock band auditions. Students can learn performing, picking, palm-muting and fretting techniques.

Inspired Approach to Bass Guitar Lessons

Our approach to private bass guitar lessons focuses on getting students playing real songs as quickly as possible so their practice in between lessons is more engaging and fulfilling. We use rock music and other popular genres as a springboard to broader musical concepts, so students learn bass guitar playing techniques, rhythm, chords, scales and music theory as it applies in real playing situations. Before they know it our bass guitarists are plucking, slapping, popping, tapping, thumping, and picking their way to their own unique groove.

We offer 30 or 45 minute lesson durations for a one-time fee as well as ongoing weekly lessons scheduled at the same time with the same teacher (School of Rock will provide a substitute when a student's regular teacher is away due to touring, gigs, vacation or illness). Weekly lessons scheduled as ongoing require an enrollment plan that is billed monthly. Ongoing lessons can also be combined with a rehearsal program.

Playing Bass Guitar With a Band combining private lessons with classes or rehearsals

Students that are interested in applying the skills learned in bass guitar lessons as part of a band, should check out our Rookies Program, Rock 101 Program or the Performance Program. Adults can look into our Grad School Program.

• The Rookies Program is appropriate for young students around 6 or 7 years old.

• The Rock 101 Program is appropriate for beginner Bassists around ages 8-10 years old.

• The Performance Program is appropriate for intermediate and advanced Bassists between the ages of 8 and 18 years old.

• The Grad School Program is appropriate for anyone over the age of 18 whether you are an experienced musician looking to get back on stage or just learning for the first time.

All programs combine weekly private bass guitar lessons with a weekly rehearsal, giving students the opportunity to perform with a band and learn how to work with the band for an integrated sound. Such programs give the student the added benefit of being able to apply their bass skills and knowledge in a band with their peers!

-Rookies Program

For young students around 6 or 7 years old interested in learning music, but unsure about where to begin, our Rookies Program may be the right fit. This class teaches the basics of music and allows students to try out various instruments.

-Rock 101 for bass guitarists

School of Rock is a journey, not a destination! That journey for a new bass guitar player begins in our Rock 101 program, where students get the full benefits of our unique performance-based instruction.

• The Rock 101 program includes a 45-minute individual lesson with one of our awesome teachers and a 90-minute group rehearsal. Our Rock 101 directors specialize in working with younger students and typically play along with the kids.

• Beginner bass students start off by learning the basic chord shapes and simple strumming patterns contained in their Rock 101 songs.

• Our bass instructors use THE SONG AS A LESSON, introducing the student to concepts like chord progressions, time signatures, and scales for the first time.

• Once our bass students have mastered the basic aspects of a song, our instructors will begin working on more advanced concepts: finger exercises, picking techniques and basic scales for KILLER RIFFS AND EPIC SOLOS!

• Bass students in Rock 101 must learn a critical skill: how to tune their guitar! Our group rehearsals are a great lesson for demonstrating the importance of tuning.

After a few weeks in Rock 101, most students are ready for the challenge of our performance program and are encouraged to take part in a show!

-Performance Program for bass guitarists

The Performance Program is designed for kids who know the basics of how to play their instrument and are ready to take it to the stage. This program introduces the team element into music instruction. Students will learn harmonies, musicianship and how to perform in an authentic rock show environment. Each season, students spend time honing their music skills while preparing to perform some of the greatest songs in rock and roll history. Past student programs have include roof raising tributes to Pink Floyd's The Wall, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, AC/DC, Best of the 80s, Punk Rock, Devo, Frank Zappa, Queen, and many more fun and exciting programs.

All student musicians enrolled in our Performance Program will receive:

• Weekly 30 or 45-minute private music lesson and a weekly two to three-hour band rehearsal to prepare for the concert.

• Enhanced learning in key areas such as stage performance, harmonies, musicianship and more

• Choice of new show themes every season

• Performance(s) at the end of the season

-Grad School Program

For adult students over the age of 18 School of Rock offers, our Grad School Program. The adult program options, such as performing live, writing and recording your originals, etc., will ultimately depend on the students' interest. As a student in the Adult Program, you will receive:

• A 30 or 45 minute weekly private lesson and a 75-minute or 2 hour weekly rehearsal

• Opportunity to learn from and interact with professional musicians

• Performance(s) booked at the discretion of the music director

Not Sure Yet?

Schedule a free Bass Guitar Trial Lesson and gain insight into the School of Rock experience. The Trail Lesson includes:

• A tour of the New York City school, where you will have opportunities to interact with other School of Rock students

• A private bass guitar lesson with a professional musician

• An introduction and overview of bass guitar for beginners

• Advisement to further progress for bassists who have more experience

• An assessment to better understand and decide the best program for you or your child