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Bass Lessons

About Our Bass Lessons

​Our bass instructors teach rock, blues, metal, country, christian and classical styles. Beginners work on notes, simple songs, sight reading and theory. Each lesson will challenge you with a new technique or music theory, and ends with something fun – such as your favorite riff or song. We employ a variety of bass method books based on student needs and preferences, and encourage students to bring smartphones or tablets to their lessons to learn their favorite tunes.

A young man playing an electric bass guitar indoors, sitting on a couch, with plants and a wooden cabinet in the background.

Why Choose Rockside for Your Bass Lessons?

Our bass instructors are warm, friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with each student individually. Therefore, teachers are able to craft a lesson plan that accomplishes the student’s unique goals. In short, wether you are a fifty year old returning to the bass, or a seven year old taking their your lesson; we will set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We teach all styles, from rock, pop, jazz, and blues to metal, country and christian.

  • Beginner bass students can expect to work on chords, simple songs, sight reading, and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun, therefore making sure each lesson presents a new technical challenge or theory concept. Furthermore, every lesson ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. In short, we use a variety of bass method books, and encourage students to share their favorite tunes with their teachers.

  • Rockside offers electric basses for student lessons but to practice at home, you will need a bass. If you can’t find a bass at your local shop, check Sweetwater and American Musical for some good options.

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