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Starting on August 10, you’ll be able to watch all the live sessions from the Become a Bassist Summit for 48 hours from when they’re released.
By upgrading to the Become A Bassist Summit Lifetime Pass, you will also get lifetime access to:
It’s hard to become a good bassist completely on your own.
It gets a lot easier if you have help.
It gets even better if you get help from the world’s best bass players.
The bassists that are a part of this Summit are some of the best in the world, so they know how to become better bass players - they’ve done it themselves!
They know how to:
- Build a solid foundation of technique that allows them to play just about anything
- Lock in with a drummer and create a deep pocket
- Improvise over just about anything that gets thrown at them
- Practice in a way that guarantees they improve
And now, with the Become A Bassist Summit Lifetime Pass, you can get unlimited access to their wisdom to use for yourself.
If you were to take a 1-on-1 lesson with any of these bassists, they’d be charging around $75 - some charge considerably more - and that’s just for one lesson. If you wanted time with all of them, the final cost would be around $1,500, and that’s if they’d even have the time to take you on as a student.
With the Summit Lifetime Pass though, you can have nearly 20 bass teachers at your fingertips to help you improve your skills and become the best bassist you can be.
What If I Can’t Make It To All Expert Masterclass Sessions At Once?
We're all busy - I totally get that! Especially with everything that’s going on in the world right now.
Learning and practicing absolutely everything from the Become A Bassist Summit will take time and some dedicated effort.
There’s a lot in there.
And going through everything at once is probably not the most feasible for most.
But with the Become A Bassist Summit Lifetime Pass, it's like having the best bass players and teachers guiding you every step of the way as you're working on your bass playing, on your schedule.
You can watch the masterclasses and practice all the exercises and concepts in them at any time, from anywhere!
So if you want to get serious about your bass playing and want to take it to the next level...
If you want to save time and effort on experimentation and do what works to level up your bass playing...
Then the Become A Bassist Summit Lifetime Pass is for you.
It's a complete no-brainer for most of our attendees to upgrade to the Lifetime Pass so they can get unlimited access to these masterclasses, plus the tabs, notation and backing tracks that make practicing everything you learn so much easier.
Just one idea - one insight - can change your playing for the better!
Without help from people who really know what they’re doing, it can be a long, hard road to see real improvement in your playing. I know from experience.
The turning point for me when I was playing bass was when I got my first lesson - after years of trying to teach myself.
Before I had my first lesson, my wrist would ache every time I picked up the bass, I struggled to find the groove and stay in the pocket, and I didn’t really understand anything about how songs were put together.
With the help of some good teachers though, I fixed my technique and stopped the aching pain in my wrist, I figured out how to lock in with just about any drummer, and I learned to understand the inner workings of music.
I can honestly say that without asking the help of other bass players, I wouldn’t be the musician I am today. I may have even quit years ago.
That’s the great thing about asking for help from people who know what they’re doing, and the bassists I hand-picked for this Summit can give you those insights - those ‘aha’ moments - that can supercharge your playing.
I’ve even asked some of my own personal mentors to be a part of it so you can learn directly from them too.
When You Upgrade To Become A Bassist Lifetime Pass, You’ll Get:
EVERY SINGLE VIDEO MASTERCLASS SESSION
You will get lifetime access to nearly 20 in-depth expert video masterclasses with some of the world’s leading bassists including Bryan Beller, Tim Lefevbre, Damian Erskine and more. Watch each masterclass from the comfort of your own home and practice the ideas and concepts in every session at your own pace.
TABS AND NOTATION FROM ALL MASTERCLASSES
Want to dive in and get the absolute most out of all the Summit sessions? The easiest way to do that is to download the tabs and notation from each masterclass and play them for yourself. Learn and absorb the material by actually using it. In the Lifetime Pass members’ area, you can download everything that’s talked about in the Summit masterclasses. If it shows up on the screen, it’s downloadable with the Lifetime Pass.
DOWNLOAD EVERY PRACTICE TRACK AND PLAY ALONG
Want to test out all the new grooves, bass lines, fills or licks you learn from the Summit masterclasses? There’s no better way to do that than to use the practice tracks from each of the sessions. Either play them right on the page inside the members’ area or download them to your computer, tablet or phone and have them ready to go when it’s practice time.
AUDIO DOWNLOADS OF ALL MASTERCLASS SESSIONS
Want to learn on the go? We took each of the nearly 20 expert video masterclasses, and turned them into audio versions in downloadable MP3 format for your convenience, so you can download them on your phone, iPod, iPad or computer and listen to them whenever you want – on your commute, in the car, at the gym, on the go — anytime, anywhere. This is especially useful for the Day 5 masterclasses; the ‘Non-Musical’ things that make you a better bass player.
Get Unlimited Access To Nearly 20 Masterclasses From The World's Best Bass Players And Teachers For Only $99
The World-Class Experts You’ll Soon Be Learning From With The Become A Bassist Lifetime Pass
DAY 1 - Technique
Mark Peric
How To Play The ‘Gary Willis/Matt Garrison’ 4-Finger Right Hand Technique
Gospel Chops veteran Mark Peric shows you how to adapt the famous Gary Willis/Matt Garrison 4-finger plucking technique to your own playing. He also demonstrates exactly how he uses this technique to build grooves, craft beautiful chords and add impact to his bass lines. This is a must for anyone looking to add this technique to their arsenal.
Nathaniel Andrew
“Less Movement, More Speed”
In his masterclass, Nathaniel explores what technique actually is, and how to build the kind of technique that makes playing just about anything possible. He also shares his philosophy behind why technique matters and how to use it to break down the barriers in your playing.
Magnus Sjöquist
How To Get Started On The U-Bass
In this special masterclass, U-Bass pioneer Magnus Sjöquist shows you the history behind the small bass with the huge sound, shares his crucial technique advice for adding U-Bass to your bag of tricks and even gives his best gear tips. Magnus also demonstrates exactly how versatile the U-Bass is and why it’s not just for ‘acoustic’ music.
DAY 2 - Groove
Damian Erskine
How To Build Your ‘Rhythmic Muscular Memory’ So You Can Be In The Pocket - All The Time
“When it comes to playing groove, feel is everything. All the right notes in the world won’t save you if it doesn’t feel good. Rhythm is KING” In this masterclass, Damian Erskine shows you how to narrow your focus when it comes to groove so you can get deep in the pocket and stay there every time you pick up your bass.
Nick Clark
Gospel, The Blues, And How To Connect With Any Audience
Nick Clark - bassist for the Kanye West Sunday Services - shows you how to develop a killer time feel, whether it’s a super laid-back J-Dilla type song, or something super ‘on top’, like a Prince track. You’ll also learn how to use your feel to get your audience (and fellow bandmates) to listen and feel something when you play.
Ryan Madora
"Holding Down The Fort" - Blues Bass Essentials And How To Master The Blues Jam Session
In her session, Ryan Madora (bassist for living blues legend, Robben Ford) walks you through 3 essential blues bass lines from Willie Dixon, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn and Tommy Shannon and explains how blues bass has evolved over time. She also tells you exactly how to not simply survive a blues jam session, but how to thrive.
Ian King
Perfect Placement For Pristine Groove
First-call West End bassist, currently playing for the musical Hamilton, Ian King shows you how to build a solid groove from the ground up using note length and note placement. Master these and take a normal bass line and make it sound a whole lot more 'expensive'.
DAY 3 - Improvisation
Tim Lefebvre
“Keeping It Weird” - How To ‘Shape’ The Improvisation Of An Entire Band
In this masterclass, former Tedeschi Truck Band bassist Tim Lefebvre shows you how to ‘drop bombs’ (plus how he did it on David Bowie’s final album), how to get inventive with harmony and how to take a simple 2 note groove and create nearly endless variations with it. He also lays out his process for improvising with different sounds to create fresh musical ‘textures’.
Ariane Cap
How To Improvise Over Chord Changes (All Levels Exercise)
Whether you’re just starting out playing over changes or you’re a seasoned veteran, Ariane Cap will show you how to effortlessly glide through chord changes. No more stopping and starting every time the chords move - just beautiful (and musical) lines that you can invent on the spot.
Roy Vogt
Adding Chromatics: How To Add ‘Spice’ To Your Bass Lines, Fills, And Solos
In his masterclass, Nashville session veteran Roy Vogt shows you three ways and three places to add chromatic notes. From the simplest ‘2-feel’ bass line to complex bebop solo lines, you’ll learn exactly where to use notes from outside the key to make your playing more exciting.
Travis Dykes Jr.
Entrances And Exits: How To Create Your Own Head-Turning Bass Licks
Ever been listening to a song and a bass lick caught your ear and jumped right at you? In this masterclass, Travis Dykes explains the musical formula for ‘entrances and exits’ that virtually guarantees that you’ll not only turn heads, but also make perfect musical sense while you do it. And the best part? It works in just about any style of music.
DAY 4 - Creativity
Bryan Beller
“Sounds Make Songs” - How To Craft A Beautiful Tone (on ANY bass...)
Aristocrats bassist Bryan Beller is renowned for his distinctive clear and bright tone and in this session, he explains his process for crafting the perfect tone for every song he plays - even when he’s playing on a $150 ‘beater’ bass. He also demonstrates his incredible variety of tone as he walks you through the sounds from his latest solo album.
David LaBruyere
“All Of It Is Fuel” - Inside The Creative Process Of A Living Studio Legend
David LaBruyere has played with everyone from John Mayer to Kelly Clarkson to John Legend and in this masterclass, you get to go behind his creative process. You’ll learn how he turns ‘fear’ into fuel and learn why he likes to work fast in the studio.
Luke McIntosh
From ‘Vanilla’ Bass Line To Unforgettable Bass Hook
In this masterclass, I’ll show you how you can take ‘boring’ bass lines, add two simple ingredients and watch them spring to life. You’ll see how the best bass players in the world have already done this, and you’ll learn how to do it yourself in a way that’s musical and still serves the song by making your bass line a catchy ‘hook’.
James Eager
How To Start Playing Easy and Functional Bass Fills
In his masterclass, James Eager of ebassguitar.com shows you his method for getting started playing fills - without any complicated theory. The only thing you need for this method is to know the roots of the chords - everything else is plug-and-play, and it sounds great!
DAY 5 - ‘Non-Bassist’ Skills That Make You The Best Musician You Can Be
Anthony Crawford
“Know What You Want To Do” - How To Make A Living And A Life As A Bass Player
When you’ve learned to play bass, what are you supposed to do then? How can you take your passion for music and translate that to dollars in the bank? In this masterclass, you’ll learn exactly how Anthony Crawford created his own opportunities which lead to playing with artists like Erykah Badu and how he’s making a living as a bass player now.
Noa Kageyama PhD
Practicing For Improvement: How To Practice The Right Way So You’re Always Getting Better And Eliminating Stage-Fright
Have you ever practiced something for days, weeks or even months, but still couldn’t get it right when it mattered? It’s possible that you weren’t practicing the right way. In this masterclass, you’ll learn from former competitive violinist Noa Kageyama how to practice in a way that guarantees you’ll nail it on the gig or at the jam session and sound better than ever before.
Greg Hagger
How To Read Music (And Double The Number Of Gigs You Play…)
What do hired gun session musicians, orchestra pit bass players on Broadway and cruise ship musicians have in common? They all make a great living playing music and they can all read. In this masterclass, Greg Hagger of gregsbassshed.com will kickstart your reading skills and get you on the road to earning those gigs for yourself.
Hands-On Lessons From World-Class Bassists Designed To Deliver You Results
1. Practical and ‘Practice-able’ Material
Giving someone an absolute ton of information is useless if you don’t tell them how to use it or how to practice it. That’s why, when I reached out to all the bass players that are a part of the Become A Bassist Summit, I told them that whatever they taught, I wanted it to be practical.
I made sure that every masterclass contained something that you can take away, then practice it, and actually improve your bass playing as a result. That’s why the Lifetime Pass is a no-brainer for most of our attendees.
I also made sure that you could get something out of the Summit no matter what stage of playing you’re at. Whether you’re a day-1 beginner and just want to play along with your favorite recordings or you’re an advanced player ready to make a living as a full-time bassist, you’ll learn from the world’s best players and teachers how to take your skills to that next level.
2. World-Class Expert Bass Teachers!
With the Lifetime Pass, it’ll be like having nearly 20 world-class expert bass teachers in your hand, constantly ready to help you out with their best advice.
Need advice on tone? Go and check out the masterclass with Bryan Beller (who’s played, recorded and toured with people like Joe Satriani, The Aristocrats and Steve Vai)
Need to work on developing a deeper groove and a killer feel? The masterclass with Nick Clark - bassist for Kanye West - is a no-brainer for you to check out.
Need to know how to play through chord changes and improvise? Ariane Cap’s masterclass is a goldmine of practical, actionable material, whether you’re just starting to improvise or a seasoned professional.
These bassists have been where you are now and figured out how to become the best bassists they can be. Let them help you become the best bassist you know you can be.
3. Reduce Confusion
Most bass players struggle with overwhelm and confusion at some point. There’s so many YouTube videos, so many books on Amazon, so many bass groups on Facebook and different websites online… It can be hard to know who is ‘legit’ and who isn’t.
That’s why I’ve gathered this hand-picked lineup of bassists in one place, sharing what worked for them and how they improved their playing.
You know these bassists know what they’re talking about because they’re out there playing with people like John Mayer, David Bowie, Erykah Badu, Kanye West, Garth Brooks and a ton of other people. You’ve heard these bassists on the radio - even if you didn’t know it was them.
They’ll show you what actually moves the needle in your playing - no fluff, no filler. Then you can use everything they teach you to narrow your focus and take your playing to the next level.
A Quick Recap
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE GETTING
THE FULL BECOME A BASSIST SUMMIT LIFETIME PASS
Exclusive priority access to all world-class expert masterclass sessions, tabs, tracks and notation to make practicing a breeze, audio versions to take with you on the go and much more...
If you wanted to take a lesson with all the bassists from the summit, the final cost would be around $1,500 - and that’s only if they’d even have the time to take you on as a student. Not to mention all the bonus material that comes with the BAB Summit Lifetime Pass.
Get Unlimited Access To Nearly 20 Masterclasses From The World’s Best Bass Players And Teachers For Only $99
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About The Creator And Host
Luke McIntosh
Hi - I’m Luke! I’m the creator and founder of Become A Bassist. I’ve spent more than a decade as a professional bassist playing countless gigs, touring internationally, being a ‘hired gun’ on recording sessions, playing to stadiums of 20,000+ people, performing on TV and radio shows that reached millions, as well as releasing my own music.
Since 2013, and the founding of Become A Bassist, my mission has been to help bass players level up their skills, have more fun and become the best bassists they can be. That’s exactly what I’m doing with the BAB Summit.
Whether you’re a beginner and just want to play along with your favorite recordings or you’re an advanced player ready to make a living as a full-time bassist, you’ll learn from the world’s best players and teachers how to take your skills to that next level.
Get Unlimited Access To Nearly 20 Masterclasses From The World’s Best Bass Players And Teachers
I can’t wait to help you improve your bass playing skills, have a ton of fun doing it and get you on the road to becoming the best bassist you can be!
- Luke
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