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The Jazz Accelerator
15-week course + LIVE classes
TutorScott Devine
Mind BLOWN. So many things have just clicked into place in one fell swoop - this accelerator is EXACTLY what I needed at exactly the right time.
Michael, Accelerator Student
They ALL studied Jazz. Even if they aren’t actually associated with that style.
That’s why every bass player knows that studying Jazz is like a..
Whether you’re trying to learn from YouTube or books, it’s SUPER abstract, and you have no idea where to start.
If only you could find that PERFECT video or book then it would be easier, right?
Wrong!
Even if you do find the right YouTube video or book, you’re still only getting one facet of the complete picture.
So you feel like you’ve got a tiny piece of the jigsaw puzzle, and you’re not even sure what the final puzzle is supposed to look like.
We wanted to bring the same 360 degree integrated learning experience you could formerly only get from MUSIC SCHOOL…to online jazz learning.
We applied what we learned developing programs like the massively popular Players Path to develop the first 360-degree-integrated, step-by-step online learning system for jazz bass.
INTRODUCING
15 week course + Live classes
The ONLY 360-degree integrated, step-by-step online jazz learning system for bass players.
Second Enrollment - Now OpenThis course is structured using our unique 360-degree educational framework, which immerses you in the key skills required to truly develop your voice as a jazz player.
What makes the Jazz Accelerator so much easier than learning from jazz books?
The key is exposing you to 5 key facets of jazz in a comprehensive way, without overwhelming you. In the Jazz Accelerator, we use real tunes to introduce the following 5 areas of focus, and keep it fun!
— Soloing & Improv
— Harmony & Theory
— Melody & Interpretation
— Chordal Development
— Accompaniment Skills
The Jazz Accelerator gives you 3 things you can’t get anywhere else.
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The Jazz Accelerator gives you an in-depth 360-degree look at ALL the core skills necessary to develop a voice as a jazz player.
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Unlike many jazz books and videos, The Jazz Accelerator uses real jazz tunes as the basis for learning, so you can see your progress as you move from tune-to-tune, and have fun doing it!
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The Jazz Accelerator leverages the sequential learning methodology we developed with Players Path, which is what makes SBL different from any other online learning platform.
Unlike jazz books, you’ll feel like you’re “in the room” with me whilst I demonstrate every exercise, in high-resolution video, with complete notation.
The Jazz Accelerator teaches you to learn by doing: we’ll go in-depth into 3 real jazz tunes, spending 4 weeks on each of them, examining them from the full-360 degree approach. Then we’ll have a livestream in the week after each tune.
In weeks 5, 10, and 15, I’ll host an exclusive live class, so I can answer your questions in real time, and you can learn from your fellow students.
For each tune we examine, you’ll have professionally recorded backing tracks, so you’ll be able to track your progress learning the tunes, and also have fun!
If you’d rather study something offline, or even read it from a printed page, The Jazz Accelerator gives you downloadable workbooks for every written exercise.
The Jazz Accelerator uses real jazz tunes as the basis for learning, to simulate the “learning by doing” experience you’d get in music school, show you the 5 key facets of jazz in context, and give you early wins.
We’ll spend 4 weeks examining each of 3 real jazz tunes, then we’ll have a livestream Q&A with me as a way to give you the ability to ask me questions - in real time.
In Module 01 you’ll be learning a re-imagined version of the popular Jazz Standard “Blue Bossa”. We’ll be using its must-know chord sequence as a basis to make the first revolution of the 360-degree framework, allowing you to absorb the 5 key areas at a basic level.
In Module 02 we’ll again be taking a re-imagined version of a popular Jazz Standard, this time the classic song "Tune Up" by Miles Davis. As we did in the previous module, we’ll then be using that must-know chord sequence as a framework to make our second 360-degree revolution through the 5 key concepts, this time at a more advanced level.
In Module 03 we’ll introduce the final, and most advanced re-imagined version of a popular Jazz Standard, this time the classic song On Green Dolphin Street by Bronisław Kaper. This will be the third and final revolution through the 5 key concepts of the 360-degree framework, and the most advanced application of the concepts. By the end of these 4 weeks you’ll have used the framework 3 complete times, in less time than it would take you to complete just one jazz book, teaching you only a fraction of the concepts.
Each of the 15 weeks contain over 90 minutes of video tutorials, broken up into sequenced lessons that walk you step-by-step through all of the key skills and concepts you’ll be learning.
You’ll be given exercises for your specific level, and etudes and performances to learn. You’ll also be getting homework each week to keep you focused on your goals.
Wow, this course is bad ass !!!! I really think that will be a game changer in my playing and in my understanding of the music. Many thanks to Scott and his team !!
Maxime – Accelerator Student
With Scott Devine
— Friday 10 December 2021
— Thursday 20 January 2022
— Friday 25 February 2022
As with all our Accelerators, this course includes interactive live classes with myself, and are available to everyone who enrolls in the course.
So wherever you’re based, you can tune in, chat with your fellow students, and ask me any burning questions you have in real-time.
If you’re not able to attend, the lives are saved and available to re-watch in your own time, and at your own pace.
For the first time ever in an SBL Accelerator course, we’re offering a coaching intensive track, that’s limited to 200 motivated students who want to get an edge, and get there even faster.
Each and every week you’ll have a real-time video call with your SBL Coach and personal study cohort, where you'll be diving even deeper into the topics of that week.
You can submit homework to coaches and get specific feedback on your playing
You’ll be grouped with a cohort who are all learning together, helping you to stay motivated and learn from each other.
You’ll be placed in groups of similar timezones and ability levels, so the sessions will be scheduled at convenient times, and everybody in the group will be at similar places in their journey.
SBL Membership is backed by my 30-day guarantee – If you’re not happy then simply email us and we’ll issue you a full refund.
SCOTT DEVINE Scott’s Bass Lessons Founder
With 20+ years of experience as a professional bass player and educator, over a million aspiring bass players following his lessons, and over 90 million views on YouTube, Scott is the most widely followed bass educator in the world.
He has taught thousands of students around the world, lectured and spoken at music schools and universities, and is continuously striving to take online bass education to the next level.
This accelerator program will be delivered in 15 weekly lessons starting on Wednesday, November 3, with the following lesson on Monday November 15, and lessons every Monday thereafter. The last lesson will be delivered Monday, February 14, 2022.
Is lifetime access good for you? Because that works for us.
The Jazz Accelerator includes three (!!) live seminars with Scott Devine - over a $300 value, free to you as a bonus.
And that’s just the base tier.
If you sign up for the coaching intensive, you’ll have twelve structured live seminars with your coach, after we place you in a group with students of similar ability and timezone.
(You’ll also get specific feedback on your playing.)
That said, the core lessons are not live so you don’t have to be online to receive them, they are on-demand lessons that will be added to the course every Monday for you to watch at your convenience.
Every week you'll receive a brand new set of instructional videos (around 1hr of video each week), including various exercises, etudes, and assignments, all in alignment with that weeks area of study.
You can move through this program at your own pace and speed, so there is no 'falling behind'. But, for optimal results we recommend dedicating around 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week.
Enrollment closes Wednesday, November 3.
The Jazz Accelerator is backed by my no-questions-asked, 30-day guarantee — which is now trusted by over 70,000 bass players like you from around the globe.
That means if the lessons in The Jazz Accelerator don’t help you transform your technique better than anything you’ve ever tried, just send one quick email to our friendly support team here in the UK within 30 days of the start of the course (November 3, 2021).
We’ll return every cent you paid. And we’ll even eat the credit card processing fees.
The Jazz Accelerator is delivered weekly over 15 weeks of study to help keep students focused and help to reduce overwhelm. Through our research, we’ve found that this leads to a much better learning experience for our students.
That said, although the modules are delivered weekly, this is a self-paced course. So depending on your level of bass playing right now, you may want to spend a few weeks on each module, and in some cases even more time. It all depends on how fast you want to work through the materials and how much practice time you’ve got.
So in a nutshell, the pace and intensity of this program is totally customisable to your specific needs.
If you choose the Coaching Intensive tier, your coach will guide you through the course step-by-step, and you’ll be learning with a cohort of other students.
Yes! The Jazz Accelerator will include 3 LIVE seminars from Scott Devine.
— Friday 10 December
— Thursday 20 January
— Friday 25 February
And that’s just the base tier.
If you sign up for the coaching intensive, you’ll have twelve structured live seminars with your coach, after we place you in a group with students of similar ability and timezone.
(You’ll also get specific feedback on your playing.)
If you're a total beginner, this program is not for you. You should be able to play the instrument already and have a basic understanding of things like arpeggios and scales.
Be that as it may, if you're anything other than a total beginner, you will find this accelerator valuable.
If you're the kind of bass player who's not willing to practice their craft and expects to get better by simply watching more and more videos hoping that it'll raise their game, this program is not for you.
Absolutely! This program is a complete methodology that will work for any style of music. Whether it’s Marcus Miller, Pino Paladino, or James Jamerson, jazz is the “secret weapon” that great bass players use to decode tunes, play great walking lines, and solo effortlessly.
The next conceivable time we’d offer the Jazz Accelerator is in late 2022.