The 2021 Survival Pack – Scott's Bass Lessons

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Turbo charge your 2021 with this special collection of our most popular courses.

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Learn the skills to move you forward in 2021 with three of our most popular courses. Here’s what’s included:

The Practice Accelerator

Regular price $147

Get “unstuck” and turbo-charge your results in the practice room in just 8 weeks.

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Walking Bass Masterclass

Regular price $97

Learn Walking Bass from one of its greatest teachers.

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Motown Masters Bootcamp

Regular price $97

Learn the “DNA” of soulful bassline creation that will help you play all genres better.

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For a limited time, get all of this game-changing expertise for a one-time investment of $199

The Practice Accelerator $147

The Walking Bass Masterclass $97

Motown Masters Bootcamp $97

Total $341

Plus FREE bonuses worth $344!

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All year-round, we hear from bass players all over the world, and want to know the number one thing most of their issues boil down to?

Practice.

They don’t feel they’re going deep enough on any one thing to make meaningful progress. But when they do focus, they worry they’re missing out: what about this lick or that scale, or slap technique they saw on Instagram.

To top it off, they tell us they’re always short on time. Sound familiar? If there’s a single skill to tackle to make your bass playing better in 2021, it’s probably practice.

Inside the Practice Accelerator

The 8 modules walk you through exactly what to focus on during your practice, guaranteeing massive results every time.

Never again wonder “what to do next” or “how do I get out of this rut I’m in”. Ever.

Inside Each Module:

4-6 lessons
1-2hrs of HD video
Detailed PDFs and backing tracks (where applicable)
Recommended listening, transcription and harmonic analysis studies (where applicable)

01
Module 01

Retraining Your Brain and Shifting Your Mindset
02
Module 02

Fretboard Knowledge, Visualization & Application
03
Module 03

The 80/20 Technique Framework
04
Module 04

Ultimate Groove and Time Essentials
05
Module 05

Learning the Language of Bass Through Transcription, Emulation and Application
06
Module 06

Essential Genres & Repertoire
07
Module 07

Diatonic Harmony and Harmonic Analysis
08
Module 08

Creating Your Perfect Practice Plan (and sticking to it)

The step-by-step modules and lessons make it easy to follow and implement, even if you’ve only got 30 mins of practice time per day.

The downloadable worksheets are extremely in-depth, giving you specific exercise examples, recommended chart examples, recommended listening examples, and specific fill in worksheets where applicable.

Conveniently delivered within an 8 week program so you stay on track and get the results you want.

PLUS A FREE BONUS

Ultimate Practice Progression Package

10x professionally produced play-alongs that you’re going to use when practicing the topics and exercises covered within the 8 week Practice Accelerator Program.

Each play-along track has been recorded by the best of the best musicians so you’re going to finally get the chance to play bass within a world-class rhythm section. This experience alone will be amazing for your bass playing.

With each of the 10 play-along tracks you also get a harmonic analysis video tutorial where you’ll hear us talking through the piece of music, discussing how and why the chords work, what scales and substitutions can be used and way, way more! It’s going to be like going to a college professor and having them personally explain a piece of music you’re trying to learn (all of this ties in directly with what you’ll be learning in Module 7 of the Practice Accelerator Program).

Each piece has been specifically chosen because of its harmonic structure and we’ve grouped them in to, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Ultimate. I’m removing ALL of the guess work and giving you everything you’re going to need.

Each of the pieces comes with a detailed PDF worksheet so you can follow along with the analysis lessons and even print them out so you can use them away from your computer or tablet.

Get The Practice Accelerator as part of the SBL 2021 Survival Pack

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Ed Friedland has forged a reputation as one of the bass world’s top educators. His credits include The Mavericks, Larry Coryell, Michal Urbaniak, Robben Ford, Mike Metheny, Martha and the Vandellas, The Drifters and many more.

Ed is the author of one of the most influential walking bass books in the last 30 years - Building Walking Bass Lines - it’s one that influenced my playing a ton - and we partnered with Ed to make a course that would be even better than the book.

Inside the Walking Bass Masterclass

This course explores the key ingredients to understand and master the creation of great walking bass lines, providing you with a clear and laser-focused approach.

Starting with clear, functional walking bass lines focused on root notes, the course progresses through to more sophisticated lines using chord tones in conjunction with scale tones and half step approach notes in multiple keys.

Inside Each Module:

8 lessons
3+ hours of video
Beginner to Advanced

01
Module 01

Hidden geometry of the fingerboard, Introduction to i vi ii v, The rules ascending & descending, Root note discovery, The roman numeral system.
02
Module 02

Box shapes (what they are & how to use them), Using geometry within your bass lines, Using 5ths within your walking lines, Fretboard efficiency
03
Module 03

Approach notes (what they are & how to use them), The chromatic approach, Breaking free from the mechanical mindset, Using tension & release correctly
04
Module 04

Getting a jazz sound, Plucking hand positioning, Using scale notes within your walking lines, Expected jazz tempos
05
Module 05

The dominant approach, Introducing "Rhythm Changes", The i vi relationship
06
Module 06

Rhythm Changes - Wrapping up the A section, Rhythm Changes - Introducing the bridge, Understanding the AABA form, The strong/weak beat concept, Second target notes
07
Module 07

Introducing triads into your walking bass lines, Expanding your chromatic concept, Triadic fingerboard discovery, Introducing the full form of Rhythm Changes
08
Module 08

Full course recap, Big picture concepts, Form recap, The importance of improvising, Playing at different tempos
09
Module 09

The importance of repertoire, Common jazz resources, Other walking bass resources, The importance of transcribing and the different methods
10
Module 10 (Live events during the live bootcamp)

The Welcome Party x2, Your MidTerm Check Up x2, End of Term Wrap Up and Final Q & A x2

Focusing on the I VI II V progression in multiple keys up and down the fingerboard, you’ll be studying the exact same methods used by the jazz greats such as Ray Brown, Paul Chambers, Ron Carter and Christian McBride.

Each lesson moves on directly from the previous lesson and includes play-along exercises, suggested practice methods and much more.

The goal of this course is to give you the tools you need to create great walking bass lines, all over the neck, in any key.

PLUS A FREE BONUS

9+ hours of LIVE recordings.

6+ hours of live streams with Ed Friedland and 3+ hours of pre-recorded seminars with Scott Devine.

The perfect compliment to the Practice Accelerator and the Walking Bass Masterclass is a look into the history - and soul - of bassline creation, which will help you create better bass lines going forward.

Danny Mo Morris is one of the most beloved teachers at Berklee college of music, and in this course encapsulates all of his best lessons from a long and storied career playing with artists like Calypso Hurricane, Bo Diddley, Robben Ford, Jon Pousette-Dart, and James Cotton.

Inside the Motown Masters Bootcamp

In each lesson Danny will be teaching you specific techniques, approaches and concepts to help you take your bass playing and musicianship to the next level.

From the start of the course you’ll be looking at Danny’s signature left hand muting technique, which will aid you in achieving that muted Motown tone made famous by James Jamerson and his peers. From there you’ll be taken through new concepts in each session, starting with fundamental rhythmic and harmonic ideas, and then slowly building towards the use of more complex harmonic and rhythmic devices as the course unfolds.

Inside Each Module:

8 in-depth, on demand lessons

01
Module 01

Muted timbre, Applying chromatic motion, Rhythmical grids, Anticipations, Multiple bass line devices over a I-IV-V progression
02
Module 02

How to create your own kick patterns, Improvisational practice, Chromatic approach concepts, More anticipation concepts, Arpeggios
03
Module 03

Techniques to help you leave room for the drums, How to create chromatic bass fills, How to give pitch to the kick drum, Fretboard geography, The numbers system
04
Module 04

Arpeggios and triads, Arpeggios over two octaves, Mambo/Afro-Cuban feel, Suspended chords, Incorporating the 9th as a color tone
05
Module 05

Incorporating pentatonic scales, Construct lines over a 12 bar progression, Scales and modes, Incorporating 10ths as color tones, Importance of self analysis
06
Module 06

Apply techniques to blues, Supporting the song from a bass player’s perspective, Harmony, Diminished chords, Playing in a 6/8 feel
07
Module 07

Locking in with the kick, How to create moments within your bass lines, Hooks & Melody, Note consistency
08
Module 08

Note placement, Time and groove, Modes, Inversions of triads and arpeggios, How to use the full range of a Bass

Each lesson builds on the previous one and includes play-along exercises, suggested practice methods and much more.

The goal is to give you a solid understanding of how to approach constructing bass lines in a Soul/R&B setting. The core objective is to give you the tools you need to practice in a musical way and to build your own stylistically appropriate musical vocabulary.

PLUS A FREE BONUS

3 hours of LIVE Q&A footage.

This is your chance to be a fly on the wall and watch Danny give other students his advice on many topics such as effective muting, sitting in the pocket with your grooves, internalising the pulse, bass line creation, and way more.

For a limited time, get all of this game-changing expertise for a one-time investment of $199

The Practice Accelerator $147

The Walking Bass Masterclass $97

Motown Masters Bootcamp $97

Total $341

Plus FREE bonuses worth $344!

$341$199

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30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

You also have a full 30 day money-back guarantee to make sure you’re completely satisfied with all of your courses.

Meet Your instructors

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.

Ed Friedland

A former member of the Bass Department at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Ed Friedland has forged a reputation as one of the bass world’s top educators. He’s also one of the most published, thanks to his tuition books, instructional videos and regular columns for Bass Player Magazine.

As a sideman, Ed’s performance credits include the Mavericks, Larry Coryell, Michal Urbaniak, Robben Ford, Mike Metheny, Martha and the Vandellas, The Drifters and many more.

Danny “Mo” Morris

Known for being a master of Motown and R&B bass, Professor Danny “Mo” Morris has been playing bass for most of his life and has been an important member of the bass faculty at the prestigious Berklee College of Music since 1988.

He has taught thousands of students (among them Esperanza Spalding) who have gone on to have successful careers and perform around the globe. Danny has taught players of all levels and his mission as an educator is for his students to develop a solid rhythmic groove with their own distinctive timbre, solidify their understanding of harmony, and discover the “art of playing bass on a song.”

Student
Reviews

This has been an amazing program! As someone who's played on and off for many years but never had a good teacher or organized method, I had tons of holes in my understanding and playing. This was the perfect remedy, and the improvement has been awesome. I also now have a solid idea of my path for future development, and what to work on each day.
Suzanne Cook

Eye opener - so much of my practice time was wasted in any given practice. Now with the 80/20 technique and the steps you laid out, it feels so much more productive. This course has been a great help to my overall playing Scott, Thank you so much for this course. YOU'RE AN AMAZING TEACHER!
Dominick Bertolini

FAQ

When do the courses start and finish?: You will have access to all modules of all courses immediately.
What if I am unhappy with the courses?: We offer a 30-day money back guarantee to make sure our students are happy with the lessons and practice exercises, and if not we’re happy to refund you.
How long is each lesson?: Lessons range from 30 minutes to around-an-hour, depending on the course and the module.
How long do I have to enroll?: Enrollment closes on Dec 23rd at 11:59 Pacific Time
Are these courses suitable for beginners?: If you're a total beginner, these courses are not for you. You should be able to play the instrument already and have a basic understanding of things like arpeggios and scales.
How much time do I need to commit?: To get the absolute maximum from these courses we recommend 30 minutes per day practice time (4-5 days per week). If you have less than that, you will still get great results, but things will take a little longer.
Who's NOT right for these courses?: 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, these courses are not for you.
Does this collection work for all styles of music?: Yes! Practice methods, walking bass line creation, and even learning the history of Motown will turbo-charge your progress toward learning the instrument and developing your own soulful voice, across multiple genres of music.
Can I enroll in this collection while working through Players Path in the SBL Membership?: Absolutely! Think of Players Path as the stop-watch, or the barometer, which helps you measure your progress and test your abilities. We expect you’ll see the benefits of the SBL 2021 Survival Pack show up in greater ease performing the Players Path exercises.

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The Practice Accelerator

Walking Bass Masterclass

Motown Masters Bootcamp

Inside Each Module:

Module 01

Module 02

Module 03

Module 04

Module 05

Module 06

Module 07

Module 08

Ultimate Practice Progression Package

Get The Practice Accelerator as part of the SBL 2021 Survival Pack

Inside Each Module:

Module 01

Module 02

Module 03

Module 04

Module 05

Module 06

Module 07

Module 08

Module 09

Module 10 (Live events during the live bootcamp)

9+ hours of LIVE recordings.

Inside Each Module:

Module 01

Module 02

Module 03

Module 04

Module 05

Module 06

Module 07

Module 08

3 hours of LIVE Q&A footage.

30 DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

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