The Jazz Accelerator – Scott's Bass Lessons

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Course

The Jazz Accelerator
15-week course + LIVE classes

Scott Devine

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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

Want to know what all these bass players have in common?

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..

SUPER POWER
Scott Devine

But learning Jazz can be hard. Really hard.

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!

It gets worse, here’s why.

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.

Scott Devine

We knew we needed to fix it

We wanted to bring the same 360 degree integrated learning experience you could formerly only get from MUSIC SCHOOL…to online jazz learning.

So we developed a brand new program from the ground up

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.


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How it works

This 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.

5 Areas of Study
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The 5 Areas of Study

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

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Why it works

The Jazz Accelerator gives you 3 things you can’t get anywhere else.

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A fully-integrated system

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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Learn by doing

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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Sequential Learning

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.


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What's Inside

Step-by-step Video

18+ hours of detailed step-by-step video instruction

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.

15 weeks of lessons

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-Depth Instruction
Live Classes

3 LIVE classes
with Scott Devine

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.

Downloadable play-alongs

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!

Playalong
Workbook

Beautifully designed printable workbooks

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.

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This course in 2 mins

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The Course

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.

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WEEKs 01 – 05

Module 01: Red Bossa

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.

What you’ll learn

  • All about Bossa Nova bass lines and getting the right time and feel
  • How major and minor ii V I’s work from a theoretical perspective
  • The must-know chord shapes every bass player should know
  • How to take a chord tone only approach to soloing and improvisation
  • and much more!

  • WEEK 01 Accompaniment & Building Bass Lines
  • WEEK 02 Theory & Harmonic Analysis
  • WEEK 03 Melodic Interpretation & Chord Studies
  • WEEK 04 Soloing & Improvisation
  • WEEK 05 LIVE CLASS Q&A with Scott Devine

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WEEKs 06 – 10

Module 02: Tune Down

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.

What you’ll learn

  • All about the two-feel
  • Walking bass lines
  • A deeper in-depth look at major and minor ii-V-I’s
  • Open and closed voiced chord voicings plus the common extensions to can use
  • Soloing using key centres
  • and much more!

  • WEEK 01 Accompaniment & Building Bass Lines
  • WEEK 02 Theory & Harmonic Analysis
  • WEEK 03 Melodic Interpretation & Chord Studies
  • WEEK 04 Soloing & Improvisation
  • WEEK 05 LIVE CLASS Q&A with Scott Devine

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WEEKs 11 – 15

Module 03: Off Blue Dolphin Avenue

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.

What you’ll learn

  • All about advanced approaches to walking bass lines
  • Common chord substitutions
  • Mixing modal and key centre approaches to soloing and improvisation
  • Phrasing concepts
  • Advanced chordal techniques
  • Advanced articulations
  • and much more!

  • WEEK 01 Accompaniment & Building Bass Lines
  • WEEK 02 Theory & Harmonic Analysis
  • WEEK 03 Melodic Interpretation & Chord Studies
  • WEEK 04 Soloing & Improvisation
  • WEEK 05 LIVE CLASS Q&A with Scott Devine

Inside module

Inside each module

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

3 Bonus Interviews With Jazz Bass Legends

We’re adding three bonus interviews to this edition of Jazz Accelerator with bass legends Jeff Berlin, Felix Pastorius, and Hadrien Feraud. Glean never-before-seen insights from these iconic bassists about how they approach mastering the instrument.

$300 Value

3 Live
Classes

With Scott Devine

Live

Live dates:

— Thursday 29 September 4pm UK
— Thursday 03 November 4pm UK
— Thursday 15 December 4pm UK

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.

Let’s get started

What's The Cost?

Normally, for the 360-integrated learning experience we deliver in the Jazz Accelerator, your only option would be to enroll in a semester of music school, which could cost THOUSANDS.

Summary & Cost:

  • 15 Week Jazz Accelerator Course
  • 287 Page Digital Course Book
  • 3 Bonus Interviews with Jeff Berlin, Felix Pastorius & Hadrien Feraud
  • 3 Live Classes with Scott Devine
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Scott Devine Profile

Your instructor

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.


FAQ

When does the course start and finish?

This accelerator program will be delivered in 15 weekly lessons starting on Monday, August 29 with the following lesson on Monday, September 5, and lessons every monday thereafter. The last lesson will be delivered Thursday, December 15 (Live Lesson) .

How long do I have access to the course?

Is lifetime access good for you? Because that works for us.

Are the lessons live?

The Jazz Accelerator includes three (!!) live seminars with Scott Devine - over a $300 value, free to you as a bonus.

(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.

How long is each lesson?

Lessons average around 30 minutes per lesson with 4 specific exercises provided for each. It is recommended that you practice each exercise for 5 minutes a day, 4-5 days a week.

How long do I have to enroll?

Enrollment closes Friday, September 2.

What if I am unhappy with the program?

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 (August 31, 2022).

We’ll return every cent you paid. And we’ll even eat the credit card processing fees.

Is this program self paced?

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.

Will there be any live elements?

Yes! The Jazz Accelerator will include 3 LIVE seminars from Scott Devine.

— Thursday 29 September 4pm UK
— Thursday 03 November 4pm UK
— Thursday 15 December 4pm UK

Is this program for beginners?

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.

Who is this program not for?

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.

Does this program work for all styles of music?

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.

If I miss enrolment this time around, when will enrolment reopen?

The next conceivable time we’d offer the Jazz Accelerator is in late 2023.