We we have been assembling a broad collection of veteran players to provide the best possible bass lessons. Check out our current roster of teachers below, and keep in mind; this list will continue to grow as we hire new instructors to expand our platform.

Billy Sheehan Mr. Big | Steve Vai | Niacin | Talas Preview Begin Lessons 27 Lessons at JamPlay Quite possibly the best bass player on earth and legendary figure in the almanac of bass players, Billy brings a wealth of knowledge to the JamPlay platform. Five time winner of the "Best Rock Bass Player" readers' poll from Guitar Player Magazine, Sheehan teaches everything from beginner lessons on scales and posture, to advanced lessons on two hand tapping techniques.

Artist Series - Lessons With Billy Sheehan Delve into the mind of one of the greatest bass players of all time.

Title Skill Length Right Hand 3 Finger Technique 4.0 of 5 13:32 Right Hand Embellishment 4.0 of 5 14:47 Advanced Right Hand Exercises 4.0 of 5 8:00 Raking Technique 4.0 of 5 6:28 Left Hand Chop Building Exercises 4.5 of 5 15:17 Advanced Tapping 5.0 of 5 14:48 Octaves 5.0 of 5 18:18 Advanced Arpeggio Ideas 5.0 of 5 11:44 Bending And Detuning 3.5 of 5 9:07 Harmonics 3.0 of 5 15:00 Billy's Gear Philosophy 2.0 of 5 15:00 Playing In A Cover Band 2.0 of 5 12:00 Songwriting 2.5 of 5 15:12 Being A Bass Player In The Music Business 2.5 of 5 12:00 Interview With Billy Sheehan 3.5 of 5 50:00 Phase 1 - Beginner Bass With Billy Sheehan Legendary bassist Billy Sheehan gets you up and running fast with his beginner bass guitar series. You'll learn foundational techniques that every good bass player must know!

Title Skill Length Getting Started With Your Bass 0.0 of 5 9:00 The Role Of The Bass And Your First Note 0.5 of 5 10:21 Right Hand Techniques 0.5 of 5 9:44 Left Hand Techniques And Your First Bass Line 0.5 of 5 12:06 The Octave 1.0 of 5 4:21 Playing With A Band 1.0 of 5 13:09 Locking In With The Drummer 1.5 of 5 23:20 Scale Basics 1.5 of 5 5:55 Hammer-ons, Pull-offs, And Tapping 2.0 of 5 12:44 Muting And Rhythmic Strumming 2.0 of 5 7:27 Weaving Cool Techniques Into Bass Lines 2.5 of 5 6:10 Putting Everything Into Practice 3.0 of 5 7:38

David Ellefson Megadeth Preview Begin Lessons 27 Lessons at JamPlay David Ellefson has been a mainstay in the rock and metal communities for over 25 years. Internationally acclaimed as the bassist and co-founder of Thrash icons Megadeth, he is known for his unique and hard hitting style of bass playing, as well as his versatility in a wide variety of other musical settings across the globe. David has carved a vast musical career as a bassist, songwriter, record producer, clinician and author of his book "Making Music Your Business…A Guide For Young Musicians".

Phase 3 - Megadeth Songs With David Learn how to play Megadeth songs on the bass with David Ellefson.

Title Skill Length Dawn Patrol 1.5 of 5 4:43 New World Order 4.0 of 5 9:38 Peace Sells 3.0 of 5 11:11 Public Enemy No. 1 2.5 of 5 12:25 Symphony Of Destruction 1.5 of 5 7:45 Whose Life (Is It Anyways?) 2.0 of 5 7:38 Artist Series - David Ellefson Artist Lessons Take lessons with legendary thrash metal bassist David Ellefson who is a founding member of Megadeth.

Title Skill Length Artist Series Introduction 2.0 of 5 8:17 David's Picking Technique 3.0 of 5 4:00 David's Gear 2.0 of 5 12:19 Performance And Studio Tips 2.5 of 5 5:00 Interview With David Ellefson 2.0 of 5 30:00 Phase 2 - Metal Bass With David Ellefson If you have mastered David's beginner bass series then this is where you want to go next. David teaches you intermediate right and left hand techniques, scales, chords, and riffing.

Title Skill Length Right Hand Techniques 1.0 of 5 8:15 Left Hand Techniques 1.0 of 5 7:37 Scales 1.5 of 5 6:30 Note Durations 1.0 of 5 1:41 Chords 1.5 of 5 4:30 Five String Basics 1.5 of 5 5:19 How To Groove 2.5 of 5 6:25 Riffing 3.0 of 5 8:43 Phase 1 - Beginner Bass With David Ellefson If you are new to bass and want to rock then this is the series for you! What better way to start off then having a bona fide rock star taking you step by step?

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.5 of 5 10:46 Fretboard Primer 0.5 of 5 7:30 Picking And Plucking 1.0 of 5 3:35 Metronome Practice 0.5 of 5 3:03 The Major And Minor Scale 2.0 of 5 5:35 Creating Your First Bass Line With The Pentatonic Scale 2.5 of 5 8:48 Developing Your Ear 3.0 of 5 3:00 Practice Tips 1.0 of 5 3:25

Bryan Beller Aristocrats | Dethklok | Bryan Beller Preview Begin Lessons 49 Lessons at JamPlay Famed bassist for Steve Vai, power-trio "The Aristocrats", and Metalocalypse's very own "Dethklok", Beller has over 20 years of experience as a studio and touring musician. Graduating from the Berklee College of Music in 1992, he has also served as a contributing editor for Bass Player magazine. Beller contributes a critically important series of lessons to the JamPlay platform, with a central focus of identifying and playing songs by ear.

Phase 2 - Six Steps to Learning Songs By Ear Bryan Beller of the Aristocrats, Dethklok, and Steve Vai takes you inside his six step method to learning any song by ear. This series is specifically aimed at bass players who want to get out there and play with others.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.5 of 5 8:37 Basic Meter 1.5 of 5 19:18 Advanced Meter 2.0 of 5 19:44 Pitch 2.0 of 5 17:16 Rhythm & Groove 2.0 of 5 20:51 Harmonic Context 1.5 of 5 11:58 Real Songs: Harmonic Context 2.0 of 5 18:37 Song Form: Pop Song 1.5 of 5 16:22 Song Form: Rock/Fusion Part 1 2.5 of 5 12:03 Song Form: Rock/Fusion Part 2 2.0 of 5 12:43 Style of AC/DC 2.0 of 5 27:06 Style of Led Zeppelin 2.0 of 5 33:14 Style of the Red Hot Chili Peppers 0.0 of 5 25:57 Style of Metallica 2.0 of 5 27:57 Style of Muse and Mixed Meters 3.0 of 5 22:00 Style of Muse and Modal Shifts 3.0 of 5 16:16 Style of Rage Against The Machine: Riff of Doom 3.0 of 5 21:05 Style of Rage Against The Machine: Complex Song Form 2.5 of 5 18:03 Bubblegum Pop 2.5 of 5 29:16 Style of the Allman Brothers: Tonal Centers and Major Pentatonic 2.5 of 5 15:30 Allman Brothers: Fast, Frequent Chord Changes 2.5 of 5 15:48 Allman Brothers: Put It All Together 2.5 of 5 15:02 Play Hard Part 1, Final Exam 3.0 of 5 16:55 Play Hard Part 2, Final Exam 3.0 of 5 18:27 Play Hard Part 3, Final Exam 3.0 of 5 17:02 Play Hard Part 4, Final Exam 3.0 of 5 27:33 Session Bass 2.0 of 5 13:07 Add Some Rhythm 2.0 of 5 10:27 Start Composing 2.0 of 5 14:14 Deconstruct to Reconstruct 2.0 of 5 12:33 Another Look At Song Form 2.0 of 5 9:40 Put Your Stamp On It 2.0 of 5 11:11 The Bass Player's Role 2.0 of 5 14:45 Play The Part 2.0 of 5 12:41 You Have The Power 1.5 of 5 10:43 Don't Complicate Things 1.5 of 5 13:04 Tell Tale Parts 0.0 of 5 9:55 You Can Be A Robot 2.0 of 5 15:07 Just Play The... 1.5 of 5 13:14 And Then You Don't 0.0 of 5 8:57 Phase 3 - Songs with Bryan Beller Learn songs from the Aristocrats and Dethklok taught by the man himself.

Title Skill Length Sweaty Knockers 4.0 of 5 66:31 I Want A Parrot 4.5 of 5 40:14 Living The Dream 4.0 of 5 63:01 Desert Tornado 5.0 of 5 37:53 Gaping Head Wound 5.0 of 5 51:42 All My Loving 2.5 of 5 22:43 Day Tripper 3.0 of 5 22:54 Carry On Wayward Son 3.0 of 5 49:13 Satch Boogie 3.5 of 5 45:30

Evan Brewer The Faceless Preview Begin Lessons 69 Lessons at JamPlay Bassist for legendary Sumerian Records metal band "The Faceless", Brewer offers a diverse and unique pallet of influences, brilliant technical prowess, and an unconventional approach to music. Brewer offers JamPlay.com subscribers a full curriculum of bass education; beginning with lessons for the absolute beginner, and advancing to in-depth lessons for developing bass lines and perfecting techniques.

Phase 3 - Song Lessons With Evan Brewer Learn songs from Evan's solo album as well as songs from his band The Faceless.

Title Skill Length Xenochrist 4.0 of 5 34:00 A Climate For Change 4.5 of 5 33:48 Phase 2 - Right Hand Technique for Bass Guitar JamPlay welcomes back Evan Brewer with his new series, "Right Hand Technique for Bass Guitar". This phase 2 series will help you develop speed and stamina, while maximizing your economy of motion.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 5:38 Double Thumb Recap 2.0 of 5 10:01 Adding Plucks 2.0 of 5 12:25 Plucking and Thumb Variations 2.0 of 5 18:12 Traditional Pop and Slap, Part 1 2.0 of 5 11:42 Traditional Pop and Slap, Part 2 2.5 of 5 5:39 Double Thumb and Hammer-ons 2.5 of 5 13:05 Thumb, Plucks and Hammer-ons 2.5 of 5 9:43 Fingerstyle, Part 1 2.5 of 5 5:07 Fingerstyle, Part 2 2.5 of 5 12:03 Combining Styles 3.0 of 5 15:18 Palm Muting 2.5 of 5 6:51 Phase 2 - Theory for Bass Guitar Evan Brewer returns to add his own unique perspective on music theory with this Phase 2 series. Approach music theory from a very musical perspective, and before you know it, you'll have a grasp on music theory like never before!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 6:14 G Major Note Positions 2.0 of 5 7:40 The Numbers Game 2.0 of 5 4:54 G Major on One String 2.0 of 5 6:23 The Repeating Patterns of G Major 2.0 of 5 6:37 G Major Two Note Chord Scale 2.0 of 5 10:37 7th Chord Voicings 2.5 of 5 9:14 Scales in Intervals 2.5 of 5 12:52 Chord Variations 2.5 of 5 5:49 Identifying Chords 2.5 of 5 19:25 Arpeggiating Chords 3.0 of 5 18:51 Pentatonics 2.5 of 5 10:05 How to Use a Looper 2.5 of 5 10:26 The Ionian Mode 3.0 of 5 16:39 The Dorian Mode 3.0 of 5 9:59 The Phrygian Mode 3.0 of 5 12:26 The Lydian Mode 3.0 of 5 11:02 The Mixolydian Mode 3.0 of 5 7:15 The Aeolian Mode 3.0 of 5 6:59 The Locrian Mode 3.0 of 5 6:34 Modal Information Over Changes 3.0 of 5 6:11 Modal Review 3.0 of 5 5:04 The Harmonic Minor Scale 3.0 of 5 5:06 The Melodic Minor Scale 3.0 of 5 5:06 The Diminished Scale 3.0 of 5 7:29 The Augmented Scale 2.5 of 5 4:53 The Whole Tone Scale 2.5 of 5 5:14 Phase 2 - Metal for Bass From gear, to right hand technique, to playing on stage, this series from Evan Brewer covers what you need to know to launch yourself in to the genre and many sub-genres of metal!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 5:44 Philosophy and Gear 0.5 of 5 19:58 Fingerstyle Approaches 2.5 of 5 9:06 String Gauges and Drop Tunings 2.0 of 5 13:51 Using a Pick, Part 1 - The Basics 2.5 of 5 8:31 Using a Pick, Part 2 - Alternate and Downstrokes 2.5 of 5 14:19 Phase 1 - Beginner Bass With Evan Brewer Here is a methodical, step by step approach to learning the bass as a complete beginner. When you are done with this series, you'll have a solid foundation and as well as some concepts to push you into the intermediate arena.

Title Skill Length About Your Bass 0.0 of 5 9:17 Left Hand Muscle Development 0.5 of 5 7:24 The Notes On The Fretboard 1.0 of 5 11:23 Scale Primer 1.0 of 5 18:30 The Role Of The Bass 1.0 of 5 7:00 Right Hand Technique Basics 1.5 of 5 26:43 Chords 1.5 of 5 10:00 How To Read Tablature 1.0 of 5 3:00 Counting Time 1.5 of 5 4:23 Basic Left Hand Techniques 2.0 of 5 6:00 Harmonics 2.0 of 5 6:08 Diatonic And Chromatic Playing Explained 2.0 of 5 3:43 Basic Explanation Of The Modes 2.0 of 5 9:24 The Minor And Minor Pentatonic Scales 1.5 of 5 7:29 Playing Scales On The Fretboard 2.5 of 5 8:26 Learning The Chords Of G Major 2.0 of 5 10:10 Dynamics 1.5 of 5 2:39 Intro To Tapping 2.5 of 5 7:19 How To Practice 2.0 of 5 10:00 Writing Music 2.5 of 5 6:05 Advancing Your Fingerstyle Technique 2.5 of 5 8:06 Right Hand Thumb Plucking Techniques 2.5 of 5 13:24

Steve McKinley Professional Bassist Preview Begin Lessons 12 Lessons at JamPlay While playing in bands in his 20's, he began learning about amps. When they broke at the most inopportune times, he started learning how to fix them in a pinch. Later, with better understanding, he started helping out friends and soon became the local go-to guy for amps. Throughout the years he continued to gain knowledge from the likes of Aspen Pittman, Gerald Weber, Jeff Bakos, Ken Fischer and Ritchie Flieger.

Phase 2 - Bass Maintenance & Mods Steve McKinley, a knowledgeable player who specializes in guitar, bass and pedal modification, creates a series that will make modifying your gear look like child's play.

Title Skill Length Bass Guitar Overview 0.0 of 5 12:47 Pickups 0.0 of 5 8:17 Evaluating Your Bass 1.0 of 5 9:26 Tuning & Intonation 1.0 of 5 6:39 Adjusting Pickup Height 2.0 of 5 9:01 Changing Your Strings 2.0 of 5 9:52 Upgrading Your Output Jack 2.0 of 5 8:01 Replacing Your Pots 2.0 of 5 21:01 Changing Your Capacitor 2.0 of 5 5:25 Changing Your Pickup 2.0 of 5 9:02 Gibson '50s Wiring 2.0 of 5 5:18 Installing a Killswitch 2.0 of 5 10:54

Freebo Bonnie Raitt | Ringo Starr | Neil Young Preview Begin Lessons 26 Lessons at JamPlay Freebo is an award-winning singer/songwriter and blues folk icon. For 30 years, Freebo played bass on recordings and toured with some of the great artists of our time; people like Bonnie Raitt (10 years), John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers, CSN, Maria Muldaur, Ringo Starr, Michelle Shocked, Neil Young, Loudon Wainwright III, Dr. John, and many others. He has alsoappeared on Saturday Night Live, Midnight Special, Muppets Tonight, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap.

Phase 1 - Beginner Bass with Freebo Freebo, a world-renowned bassist, begins teaching the bass guitar. This series starts at the very beginning and progresses from there and as such is suitable for an absolute beginner. As the series progresses it also becomes suitable for intermediate or more advanced players.

Title Skill Length Introduction to the Series 0.5 of 5 19:51 Tuning the Bass 3.0 of 5 13:00 The Parts of the Bass Guitar 0.5 of 5 10:17 Notes and the Fretboard 2.5 of 5 14:34 Right Hand Technique 1.0 of 5 14:39 Left Hand Technique 3.0 of 5 13:31 Left Hand Fingering Positions 1.5 of 5 17:33 The Major Scale 2.0 of 5 31:23 The Dorian Mode 3.0 of 5 14:37 The Minor Pentatonic Scale 2.0 of 5 18:15 The Major Pentatonic Scale 3.0 of 5 23:40 The Value of Notes 1.0 of 5 14:45 The Groove 1.5 of 5 21:14 Practical Music Theory 3.0 of 5 29:44 Bass Patterns 2.5 of 5 16:29 I - IV - V Progressions 2.5 of 5 22:50 Moving from One Chord to Another 3.0 of 5 15:18 Moving from One Chord to Another Pt 2 2.5 of 5 14:09 Playing with a Drummer 3.0 of 5 18:53 The Five String Fretless Bass 3.0 of 5 20:02 My Personal GPS 3.0 of 5 13:31 To the Light 3.0 of 5 16:01 She Loves My Dog More Than Me 3.0 of 5 12:28 In the Afternoon Heat 3.0 of 5 7:00 Before the Separation 3.0 of 5 12:46 The Final Lesson 3.0 of 5 14:43

Larry Cook Professional Bassist Preview Begin Lessons 185 Lessons at JamPlay Larry Cook has been an in demand bassist and arranger since his professional debut in 1997. Equally adept on acoustic and electric basses, he graduated from Capital University in 2004 with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies, where he studied with such musicians as Lou Fischer, Stan Smith, Mark Morton, and Andy Woodson. He has performed with artists as diverse as the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, Megan Palmer, and Bobby Floyd.

Phase 2 - Intermediate Music Theory In this series, Larry Cook digs into intermediate to advanced music theory concepts and their application on the bass.

Title Skill Length Introduction to the Series 0.0 of 5 3:05 Tonicization 2.5 of 5 9:25 Chord Extensions 2.5 of 5 7:08 Major Chord Extensions 2.5 of 5 11:03 Minor Chord Extensions 2.5 of 5 11:03 Minor 7th Chords 2.5 of 5 7:31 Suspensions and Slash Chords 2.5 of 5 7:08 Altered Dominant Chords 3.0 of 5 17:08 Diminished Chords and Arpeggios 2.5 of 5 7:59 The Theory Behind Diminished Chords 3.0 of 5 14:47 Minor 7(b5) Chords 3.0 of 5 11:27 Augmented Chords & Arpeggios 0.0 of 5 11:48 The ii-V-I Progression 2.5 of 5 12:02 The ii-V-I Progression in a Minor Key 3.0 of 5 15:31 Basic Voice Leading 2.5 of 5 14:59 The bVII Chord and Chord Substitutions 2.5 of 5 7:49 Tritone Substitutions 3.0 of 5 13:33 The Melodic Minor Scale 3.0 of 5 23:08 The Harmonic Minor Scale 3.0 of 5 16:17 Introduction to Modes 2.0 of 5 10:32 Useful Characteristics of Modes 2.5 of 5 16:52 The Blues Scale 2.0 of 5 8:33 Diminished Scales 2.5 of 5 10:16 The Whole Tone Scale 2.5 of 5 13:33 Dominant Scale Variations 2.5 of 5 8:33 Beginning Improvisation 2.5 of 5 16:48 Odd Meters 2.5 of 5 11:04 Phase 2 - Advanced Techniques for the Electric Bass Harmonics, slapping, bends, tapping, slapping, double stops, chords... Larry just about covers it all in this series.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 3:59 Natural Harmonics 3.0 of 5 15:43 Artificial Harmonics 3.0 of 5 12:20 Muting 2.0 of 5 14:35 Bends & Vibrato 0.0 of 5 13:17 Left Hand Warm-ups 2.0 of 5 7:01 Right Hand Warm-ups 2.0 of 5 2:38 Two Handed Tapping 3.0 of 5 10:42 Chordal Tapping 2.5 of 5 9:02 Slap Bass Part One 3.0 of 5 12:31 Slap Bass Part Two 3.0 of 5 13:09 Slap Bass Part Three 0.0 of 5 11:52 Double Stops Part One 3.0 of 5 15:41 Double Stops Part Two 3.0 of 5 8:09 Double Stops Part Three 0.0 of 5 12:30 Chords Part One 3.0 of 5 13:52 Chords Part Two 3.0 of 5 11:44 Chords Part Three 3.0 of 5 9:00 Ghost Notes & Right Hand Dynamics 3.0 of 5 12:13 Phase 2 - Americana on the Bass In this series, Larry walks through many of the basic techniques and concepts that are crucial to Americana bass playing.

Title Skill Length Americana on the Bass: Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 4:48 The Roots: Trad Jazz 2.0 of 5 10:17 The Roots: Bluegrass 2.0 of 5 13:48 Navigating Basic Chord Progressions 2.5 of 5 19:18 Western Swing Music 2.0 of 5 16:48 Basic Country Bass 2.0 of 5 14:50 Rockabilly Bass 2.0 of 5 15:28 12/8 Bass Lines in Early Rock 'n' Roll 2.0 of 5 14:06 Country Pop Bass 2.0 of 5 18:36 Phase 2 - Blues Bass with Larry Cook In this series, Larry digs deep into what the role of the bass is in the Blues. Explore the music of some of the great Blues masters and get equipped to create your own!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:24 History of the Blues and Gear Rundown 0.0 of 5 17:54 Common Blues Scales 2.0 of 5 17:32 The 12-Bar Blues Progression 1.5 of 5 6:08 Expanding the 12-Bar Blues Progression 0.0 of 5 12:44 Blues Turnarounds 2.5 of 5 5:58 The Country Blues 2.5 of 5 15:56 The Basic Shuffle 2.0 of 5 10:03 Minor Pentatonic Box Pattern Shuffle 2.5 of 5 11:32 Major Pentatonic Box Pattern Shuffle 2.5 of 5 8:41 Advanced Shuffle Bass Lines 2.5 of 5 11:21 Texas Shuffle: Part One 2.5 of 5 12:38 Texas Shuffle: Part Two 2.5 of 5 10:58 The Slow Blues: Part One 2.5 of 5 15:14 The Slow Blues: Part Two 2.5 of 5 14:41 Jump Blues 2.5 of 5 19:59 Straight 8th Bass Lines: Part One 2.5 of 5 10:12 Straight 8th Bass Lines: Part Two 2.5 of 5 6:33 Straight 8th Bass Lines: Part Three 2.5 of 5 12:54 Straight 8th Bass Lines: Part Four 3.0 of 5 7:47 Soul Blues: Part One 2.5 of 5 10:10 Soul Blues: Part Two 2.5 of 5 9:07 Rock Blues: Part One 2.5 of 5 7:37 Rock Blues: Part Two 0.0 of 5 14:25 Common Blues Intros 2.5 of 5 13:29 Common Blues Endings 2.5 of 5 12:05 Stops & Kicks 2.5 of 5 14:17 Minor Blues Progression 2.5 of 5 7:21 8-Bar Blues 2.0 of 5 6:32 16-Bar Chord Progressions 2.5 of 5 10:39 Basics of Blues Soloing 3.0 of 5 14:32 Artist Series - Style of Paul McCartney Join Larry as he examines the style of Paul McCartney.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:10 Background & Gear 0.0 of 5 17:27 Rock & Roll Bass Lines 2.0 of 5 15:22 Walking Bass Lines 2.0 of 5 14:12 Sgt. Pepper's Fancy Chord Inversions 2.0 of 5 15:15 Larry in the Sky with Melodies 2.0 of 5 8:11 Happiness Is a McCartney Riff 2.5 of 5 17:17 All You Need Are Eighth Notes 2.5 of 5 10:11 With a Little Help from My Quarter Notes 2.0 of 5 10:06 The Continuing Story of Driving Eighth Note Lines 2.5 of 5 12:14 Phase 1 - Beginner Bass with Larry Cook Larry Cook teaches the fundamentals and a few tricks on your bass learning journey. Learn the role of the bass and progress through note learning and basic techniques.

Title Skill Length Series Overview and the History of the Bass 0.5 of 5 15:24 Role of the Bass 0.5 of 5 6:03 Parts of the Bass 0.5 of 5 33:57 Tuning Your Bass 0.5 of 5 13:38 Your First Notes 0.5 of 5 25:57 Adding More Fingers 1.0 of 5 11:11 Basic Music Theory 0.0 of 5 18:44 Musical Alphabet 1.0 of 5 13:44 Finding Notes on the Fingerboard 1.5 of 5 47:50 Getting Your Hands Working Together 1.5 of 5 8:48 String Skipping 1.5 of 5 8:06 Left Hand Exercises 1.5 of 5 22:03 Major Scale 1.5 of 5 15:42 Three Blind Mice 2.0 of 5 24:05 Minor Scales 1.5 of 5 23:39 When Johnny Comes Marching Home 2.0 of 5 27:35 Pentatonic Scales 2.0 of 5 33:06 Intervals 2.0 of 5 13:42 Chords and Arpeggios 2.0 of 5 29:57 The I-IV-V Progression 2.0 of 5 20:17 The I-vi-IV-V Progression 0.0 of 5 28:29 i-bVII-bVI-V Progression 1.5 of 5 25:49 12 Bar Blues Progression 2.0 of 5 25:10 Advancing the 12 Bar Blues 2.0 of 5 25:57 Introduction to Slap Bass 2.0 of 5 26:51 Walking Bass 2.0 of 5 21:01 Additional Left Hand Techniques 2.0 of 5 14:03 Additional Right Hand Techniques 2.0 of 5 12:46 Playing With A Pick 2.0 of 5 21:23 Practice Techniques 1.5 of 5 17:28 Phase 1 - Effective Practicing with Larry Cook You know you're supposed to practice. Everyone tells you that you need to practice. But when you think of all the possibilities of things to practice, it becomes pretty overwhelming! This course is designed to simplify the process of practicing. Join Larry Cook as he breaks down different elements of your practice time that will keep you focused and locked in, leading to measurable improvement in your bass playing.

Title Skill Length Effective Practicing with Larry Cook: Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:13 Laying the Groundwork 0.5 of 5 19:55 Stretching and Warming Up 0.5 of 5 23:15 Left Hand Dexterity 0.5 of 5 23:11 Right Hand Exercises 0.5 of 5 20:35 Practicing Scales 3.0 of 5 27:19 Practicing Your Arpeggios 3.0 of 5 17:40 Using the Metronome 3.0 of 5 13:56 Active Listening 1.0 of 5 9:17 Learning New Material 1.5 of 5 7:50 Transcription, Part 1 2.0 of 5 12:50 Transcription, Part 2 2.5 of 5 12:58 Learning Difficult Music 3.0 of 5 14:26 Ear Training 2.5 of 5 15:14 The Practice Checklist 1.0 of 5 9:00 But I Only Have 15 Minutes 1.0 of 5 5:00 Mental Practice 1.5 of 5 7:04 Phase 2 - Funk Bass with Larry Cook Funk bass has a long, rich history rooted in soul and Motown. In this series, Larry dives into not only the roots of funk, but some of the more modern sounds of the genre as well. Get started with basic technique, and move into very specific basslines that will have you grooving like a pro in no time!

Title Skill Length Funk Bass with Larry Cook: Series Introduction 0.5 of 5 2:02 The History of Funk 0.5 of 5 7:34 Basic Technique 2.0 of 5 12:01 The Funk-Soul Harmonic Toolbox 2.5 of 5 22:33 Motown Style Bassline 2.5 of 5 14:38 Motown Bassline Variations 2.5 of 5 10:37 Practicing the Motown Bassline 3.0 of 5 24:36 Motown Swing Bassline 2.0 of 5 9:42 Practicing the Motown Swing Bassline 2.0 of 5 12:46 James Brown Style Bassline 2.0 of 5 6:51 Practicing the James Brown Style Bassline 2.5 of 5 7:03 The Transition From Soul to Funk 1.0 of 5 6:34 Our First Funk Bassline 2.5 of 5 11:09 Practicing Our First Funk Bassline 2.5 of 5 6:53 Introducing Sixteenth Notes 2.5 of 5 16:48 Deeper Into the James Brown Style 2.5 of 5 15:53 Practicing More James Brown Style Basslines 3.0 of 5 13:34 The Power of Simplicity 2.0 of 5 5:27 Slap Bass for the Funk Player 2.5 of 5 19:13 Slap Bassline 1 3.0 of 5 10:03 Slap Bassline 1 Variations 3.0 of 5 10:27 Practicing the Slap Bassline 3.0 of 5 24:18 Series Bassline #7 3.0 of 5 11:43 Practicing Bassline 7 3.5 of 5 22:49 New Orleans Style Bass Line 2.5 of 5 7:01 Practicing the New Orleans Style Bassline 2.5 of 5 10:35 Muting the Strings of the Bass 2.5 of 5 12:08 Tower of Power Style Bassline 3.5 of 5 8:12 Practicing Bassline 9 3.5 of 5 23:39 Muted Ghost Notes 3.5 of 5 9:53 Bassline 10 3.0 of 5 6:50 Practicing Bassline 10 3.5 of 5 29:40 Bassline 11 - Using a Pick 3.0 of 5 9:37 Practicing Bassline 11 3.0 of 5 25:58 Bassline 12 - Marcus Miller Style 3.5 of 5 7:50 Practicing Bassline 12 3.5 of 5 31:24 Funk-Rock Style Bassline 3.5 of 5 8:03 Practicing Bassline 13 3.5 of 5 25:30 Adding Color to Your Basslines 3.0 of 5 10:09 Bassline 14 - Slow it Down 3.0 of 5 9:05 Bassline 15 3.0 of 5 6:46 Practicing Bassline 15 3.0 of 5 9:21

Alan Skowron AlanDave Preview Begin Lessons 19 Lessons at JamPlay Alan Skowron is an accomplished guitar performer and instructor in the Northern Colorado area. Alan has been a part of many groups over the years, such as the Wilson Winner Jazz Quintet, Monty Hogan Jazz Quartet, Dominant 7, Illusion, Albion Kross and most recently, Cab Night Rendezvous. Alan has been featured on many radio programs and is an active member of the Northern Colorado Classical Guitar Society.

Phase 1 - Beginning Bass with Alan Skowron Accomplished Performer and Instructor Alan Skowron starts with the very basic of Bass Guitar playing. This series covers all the essential techniques, note reading, and playing in a real band context.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:01 Tuning & Basic Technique 1.0 of 5 21:48 Tablature and Note Reading 0.5 of 5 15:21 1st Position Notes and Reading Exercises 1.0 of 5 14:01 Sharps and Flats in 1st Position 1.0 of 5 10:20 First Songs Using Note Reading 1.0 of 5 11:31 Beginner Song: Amazing Grace 1.0 of 5 9:37 Riffs in G 1.0 of 5 8:37 1 - 3 - 5 Patterns 1.0 of 5 5:46 Walking Bass Lines 1.5 of 5 13:09 Walking Through The Rye 1.0 of 5 7:05 Sixties Surf 1.5 of 5 9:09 Love That Sunshine 1.5 of 5 8:48 Impossible Mission 1.5 of 5 5:58 Rock Jam #1 1.0 of 5 7:20 Rock Jam #2 1.5 of 5 11:28 Rock Jam #3 1.5 of 5 8:15 Rock Jam #4 1.5 of 5 10:53 Spy Riff 1.5 of 5 9:59

Robbie Merrill Godsmack Preview Begin Lessons 36 Lessons at JamPlay American bass player, Robbie Merril, is best known for his work with the Alternative Metal band Godsmack, of which he was a founding member. Godsmack has released five studio albums, one EP, four DVDS, a compilation album and a live album. They have currently sold over 20 million records.

Artist Series - Robbie Merrill Artist Series Godsmack bassis Robbie Merrill teaches bass concepts and techniques and touches on band life in his JamPlay Artist Series.

Title Skill Length Introduction 0.0 of 5 4:40 Interview 0.0 of 5 27:43 Chromatic Fretting Exercise 2.0 of 5 14:32 G Major Scale 2.5 of 5 8:47 Major Scale Run 2.0 of 5 5:29 Three Note Single String Exercise 2.0 of 5 3:25 Five Note Patterns 2.5 of 5 4:55 Scale Based Jam 2.5 of 5 5:02 Chromatic Jam 2.5 of 5 3:52 Blues Jamming 2.5 of 5 8:38 Reggae Jam 2.5 of 5 5:08 Locking in with the Drummer 2.5 of 5 4:40 Country Jamming 3.0 of 5 12:13 Harmonics 2.5 of 5 8:22 Soloing 3.0 of 5 6:01 Developing Mood 3.0 of 5 8:00 Tapping 2.5 of 5 4:37 Pedalling 2.0 of 5 5:33 Playing in Patterns 3.0 of 5 5:57 Plucking Hand Technique 2.5 of 5 8:34 More Tapping Technique 2.5 of 5 6:54 Tapping with Chords 2.5 of 5 2:34 Thumping Technique 2.5 of 5 7:01 Soloing 3.0 of 5 8:18 Playing with a Pick 2.0 of 5 6:32 Harmonic Riffing 2.5 of 5 6:18 Common Questions Answered 0.0 of 5 11:02 Robbie Merrill's Rig 0.0 of 5 11:56 Grooving in G 3.0 of 5 6:50 Jazz Improvising 1.5 of 5 5:14 Paradiddle Tapping 3.0 of 5 5:20 Playing with Chords 2.5 of 5 8:09 Practical Application: Playing Together 3.0 of 5 9:52 Phase 3 - Godsmack Songs with Robbie Merrill Godsmack bassist Robbie Merrill teaches popular songs from the Godsmack library.

Title Skill Length Keep Away 2.5 of 5 16:41 Voodoo 2.5 of 5 10:06 Awake 2.0 of 5 14:03

Brent-Anthony Johnson Cadence | Kenetic Maschine | Sonal Anu Preview Begin Lessons 31 Lessons at JamPlay Brent-Anthony Johnson is a recording and live performance bassist and producer with 30+ years of experience. For the past decade, "BAJ" has lived in Boulder, CO and Northwestern Illinois while writing several instructional books, teaching, and presenting bass and theory-oriented clinics.

Phase 1 - Beginning Bass with Brent-Anthony Johnson Get started playing the bass guitar with Brent-Anthony Johnson. From basic hand positioning all the way to scales and the circle of 5ths, this series covers all the basics!

Title Skill Length Beginning Bass Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:58 Bass Basics #1 0.0 of 5 27:15 Bass Basics #2 0.0 of 5 14:15 Tuning Your Bass 0.0 of 5 9:58 The Major Scale 1.0 of 5 17:27 Plucking Hand Technique Part 1 0.5 of 5 15:07 Plucking Hand Technique Part 2 1.5 of 5 13:08 Fretting Hand Technique 1.0 of 5 15:29 Bass Approaches for Different Genres #1 1.0 of 5 14:08 Bass Approaches for Different Genres #2 1.0 of 5 13:51 Building Bass Lines 1.5 of 5 12:52 Scale Intervals 1.0 of 5 14:33 Pentatonic Scales 1.5 of 5 11:12 Circle of Fifths - Part 1 2.0 of 5 16:17 Circle of Fifths - Part 2 2.0 of 5 9:17 Harmonics Part 1 2.0 of 5 13:41 Harmonics Part 2 3.0 of 5 20:53 Influences 0.5 of 5 14:32 Phase 2 - Modes and Arpeggios Brent-Anthony's series on Modes and Arpeggios covers everything from modal fingerings and static pitch modes to groove concepts!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:16 Modal Fingerings 1 3.0 of 5 10:54 Modal Fingerings 2 3.0 of 5 16:45 Diatonic 7th Chord Arpeggios in C Major 3.0 of 5 10:18 Static Pitch Modes Part 1 3.0 of 5 10:49 Static Pitch Modes Part 2 3.0 of 5 14:12 Modes Around the Circle of Fifths Part 1 3.0 of 5 20:48 Modes around the Circle of Fifths Part 2 3.0 of 5 22:00 The Harmonic Minor Scale and Modes 3.0 of 5 6:17 The Harmonic Major Scale and Modes 2.5 of 5 8:25 Groove Concepts Part 1 3.0 of 5 16:56 Groove Concepts Part 2 2.5 of 5 16:27 Intro to Chording 3.0 of 5 12:25

David Keif Professional Bassist Preview Begin Lessons 20 Lessons at JamPlay David Keif is a freelance bassist, and has performed and recorded with Mark Lindsay, Rita Coolidge, Etta James, Freida Payne, Carla Olson, Darlene Love and the Platters, as well as on TV shows and movies, including “Smallville,” “The Horse Whisperer” and “Trekkies.” He is also very active in the Los Angeles area playing a variety of different venues.

Phase 2 - Pentatonic Scale with David Keif Accomplished bassist David Keif presents a very clear and systematic approach to learning the pentatonic scale for bass guitar. This series will teach you every note on the bass and allows the student to create a methodical practice routine.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction & 5 Patterns of C Major Pentatonic 0.5 of 5 23:45 A Major Pentatonic 2.0 of 5 21:17 F Major Pentatonic 2.0 of 5 27:00 D Major Pentatonic 2.0 of 5 22:44 Ascending Bb Major Pentatonic 2.0 of 5 15:16 Descending Bb Major Pentatonic 2.0 of 5 16:07 12 Bar Blues in G 2.5 of 5 24:41 Connecting Bass Lines 2.5 of 5 22:25 R&B Groove Fills 2.0 of 5 24:37 C Minor Pentatonic Scale 2.0 of 5 19:34 F Minor Pentatonic Scale 2.0 of 5 21:44 B Minor Pentatonic Scale 2.0 of 5 34:11 B Minor Reversed Drill 2.0 of 5 22:21 A Minor Pentatonic 2.5 of 5 16:20 4 Note Sequence Continued 2.5 of 5 16:21 Reggae Minor Grooves 2.5 of 5 18:22 Funk Pentatonic Application 3.0 of 5 27:45 Advanced 2 Key Techniques 3.0 of 5 19:36 Advanced Major Chords 3.0 of 5 20:29 Series Finale: Combined Keys 3.0 of 5 17:58

Danny Morris Professional Bassist Preview Begin Lessons 37 Lessons at JamPlay Take bass lessons with a prominent faculty member from the Berklee College of Music. Danny works with a wide range of styles and skill levels. All bass players will benefit from his quality instruction.

Phase 2 - Creating Original Bass Lines Join seasoned Berklee Professor Danny Morris in a unique series that breaks down the essentials needed to create fresh sounding bass lines over common chord progressions.

Title Skill Length Introduction to the Series 0.5 of 5 4:56 Groundwork 2.5 of 5 17:21 Working with Scale Degrees 2.5 of 5 18:36 Using Triads 2.5 of 5 16:25 Applying Pentatonic Scales 2.0 of 5 12:10 Scale Fragments 2.0 of 5 12:54 Applying the Natural Minor Scale 2.5 of 5 13:52 Playing with 6/8 Time 2.5 of 5 22:06 Playing over Sus4 Chords 2.0 of 5 14:56 Diatonic Harmony 2.0 of 5 17:30 Seventh Arpeggios 2.5 of 5 9:30 The "Hendrix" Chord 2.5 of 5 10:01 Funky #9 0.0 of 5 13:14 Major/Minor Pentatonic Ideas 2.0 of 5 11:27 Major/Minor Ideas over Progression 2.5 of 5 11:12 Developing Your Rhythm Sense 3.0 of 5 17:53 Changing Tonalities 2.5 of 5 10:39 Leaving Space 2.5 of 5 9:04 Changing Tonalities #2 2.5 of 5 11:54 Changing Tonalities #3 2.0 of 5 12:16 Changing Tonalities #4 2.5 of 5 12:17 Stacking Chords 3.0 of 5 17:50 Stacking Minor Chords 2.5 of 5 12:12 Stacking Chords - Sus2 Chords 2.0 of 5 10:57 Stacking Power Chords 2.0 of 5 7:46 Stacking Power Chords - Minor Progression 2.0 of 5 8:14 The V to I Resolution 2.5 of 5 7:37 Warming Up & Timbre 2.0 of 5 7:22 More on Triads 2.5 of 5 5:01 Blues Forms & Bass Lines 2.5 of 5 9:56 Slow, Jazzy Blues 3.0 of 5 6:43 Phase 2 - Sight Reading for Bass Danny Morris is back with a series on learning how to sight read for the bass guitar! He'll walk you through basic notation as well as learning the neck of the bass and identifying notes, intervals and rhythm in sheet music.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 3:14 I-vi-ii-V Progrression 2.0 of 5 13:57 Interval Training 2.0 of 5 23:02 Accidentals 2.5 of 5 9:51 Eighth Notes and Tonality 2.5 of 5 15:09 Odd Time Signature 3.0 of 5 9:25

Tom Appleman Tom Appleman Band Preview Begin Lessons 22 Lessons at JamPlay Tom Appleman, a B.M., Berklee College of Music graduate, boasts performances with Kid Rock, JoJo, Robbie Krieger, the Drifters, Missing Persons, Brian O'Neal, Marco Benevento, the Slip,and Lettuce. Recordings include Money and Tell Me Why by Nick Panasevich (produced by Ray Bardani and Leo Sacks); Spread the Seed and Before, During, and After by Epileptic Disco; Transfarmerfunktet and Bumpercropofunk by the Jazz Farmers; and Peregrin by Peregrin. Tom was voted Boston’s Best Bass Player by Soundcheck Magazine (Vol. VII, 1996) and appeared at Disneyland, on Carnival Cruiselines, and at events for the NFL.

Phase 2 - Jazzy Blues Walking Bass Tom Appleman, seasoned Berklee graduate and professor, invites you to dive into this amazing jazz series and leave with the confidence you need for playing with your band, various gigs, learning walking bass lines, jazz standards and more.

Title Skill Length Tom Appleman Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 2:48 Chicago Blues 2.0 of 5 11:33 Chicago Vs. Texas Blues 1.5 of 5 10:18 Slow Blues & Bass Lines 2.0 of 5 11:29 Gospel Blues 2.0 of 5 8:01 Minor Blues 2.0 of 5 9:58 Jazz/Blues Lines 1 2.5 of 5 10:00 Jazz/Blues Lines 2 2.5 of 5 11:02 Jazz/Blues Lines 3 2.5 of 5 10:35 Jazz/Blues Lines 4 2.0 of 5 8:56 Alice Blues Changes 2.0 of 5 8:14 Bb Rhythm Changes 2.0 of 5 10:24 Eb Rhythm Changes 2.0 of 5 6:31 Theory Part 1 3.0 of 5 12:37 Theory Part 2 3.0 of 5 12:13 Fallin' Leaves 2.0 of 5 9:07 Solus 2.0 of 5 7:03 Nostalgic 2.0 of 5 8:39 All the Tings 2.0 of 5 9:15 All of Her 2.0 of 5 9:27 Morning Sunrise 2.5 of 5 16:08 Together and Alone 2.5 of 5 17:00

John DeServio Black Label Society | Cycle of Pain Preview Begin Lessons 41 Lessons at JamPlay JD DeServio is an expert bassist who has played with Lita Ford, Vinnie Moore, Drill and Black Label Society. JD is endorsed by Samson, Hartke, Schecter, Monster, Korg and Coffin Cases.

Phase 2 - Intermediate Bass Technique In this series, JD DeServio (Black Label Society, Cycle of Pain) helps you hone the skills needed to take your bass playing to the next level.

Title Skill Length Intermediate Bass Techniques 0.0 of 5 3:12 Right Hand Finger Techniques 2.5 of 5 8:39 Modal Studies Part 1 2.5 of 5 7:04 Modal Studies Part 2 2.5 of 5 4:40 Modal Studies Part 3 2.5 of 5 5:16 Modal Studies Part 4 2.5 of 5 3:07 Modal Studies Part 5 2.5 of 5 4:31 Advanced Finger Groove #1 2.5 of 5 5:45 Advanced Finger Groove #2 3.0 of 5 6:28 Advanced Finger Groove #3 2.5 of 5 4:28 Advanced Finger Groove #4 3.0 of 5 3:47 Advanced Finger Groove #5 2.5 of 5 5:11 Advanced Finger Groove #6 2.5 of 5 4:10 Advanced Thumb Technique Part 1 2.5 of 5 6:10 Advanced Thumb Technique Part 2 2.5 of 5 5:59 Advanced Thumb Technique Part 3 3.0 of 5 4:41 Advanced Thumb Technique Part 4 2.5 of 5 4:58 Advanced Thumb Groove #1 3.0 of 5 4:43 Advanced Thumb Groove #2 3.5 of 5 5:06 Advanced Thumb Groove #3 3.0 of 5 5:42 Advanced Thumb Groove #4 3.0 of 5 5:30 Hybrid Groove 3.0 of 5 5:11 Phase 3 - Song Lessons In this series, JD teaches some of your favorite Black Label Society songs.

Title Skill Length Stillborn 2.0 of 5 13:01 Funeral Bell 2.5 of 5 19:00 Overlord 3.5 of 5 29:16 Phase 1 - Beginner Bass with JD DeServio Heavy metal bassist, JD DeServio, dives into the basics, with lessons ranging from basic finger technique to modes and then on to some fun grooves.

Title Skill Length Introduction to the Series 0.5 of 5 4:05 Right Hand Finger Techniques 1.5 of 5 4:18 Right Hand Finger Techniques Part 2 1.5 of 5 4:46 Left Hand Techniques 1.5 of 5 7:20 Finding a Great Bass Tone 1.0 of 5 5:54 Beginner Modal Exercises and Theory 1.5 of 5 8:28 Modal Technique: The First Four Modes 2.0 of 5 7:47 Modal Technique: The Last Three Modes 2.0 of 5 6:29 Hammer-ons and Pull-offs 1.5 of 5 4:49 Pentatonic & Blues Scales 1.5 of 5 7:27 Muting Techniques 1.5 of 5 6:31 Beginner Funk Slap Technique 2.0 of 5 11:38 Beginner Bass Grooves 1.5 of 5 4:15 Beginner Funk Grooves 2.0 of 5 7:20 Beginner Thumb Slap Grooves Part 1 2.0 of 5 3:20 Beginner Thumb Slap Grooves Part 2 2.0 of 5 3:57

Joe Santerre Jon Finn Group Preview Begin Lessons 29 Lessons at JamPlay Joe Santerre is an electric bassist, who plays primarily 6 string electric bass. Joe is a member of the Bass Department at the Berklee College of music. He has 3 bass books published by Hal Leonard.., Rock Bass Lines, Slap Bass Lines & Fingerstyle Funk Bass Lines.

Phase 2 - Pop And Rock Bass Guitar After completing this series you will be able to play pumping 8th notes on root & octave consistently & without fatigue, concerted riffs w/guitar, and stop time/kick grooves.

Title Skill Length Permutated Chromatic Finger Exercises 1.5 of 5 10:00 The Minor Pentatonic Scale 1.5 of 5 6:30 The Blues Scale 1.5 of 5 7:00 8th Notes on the Root and Octave 1.5 of 5 10:00 Putting Rests in Your Groove 1.5 of 5 7:00 Root & Octave Playing within A Song 2.0 of 5 11:00 Minor Pentatonic 8 Bar Song 2.0 of 5 8:00 8 Bar Bluesy Song 0.0 of 5 7:00 Blues And Pentatonic 16 Bar Song 2.0 of 5 8:00 Playing with Space - Kick Grooves 2.0 of 5 6:31 Internalizing The 8th Note 2.0 of 5 4:34 Minor Pentatonic and Blues Kick Groove 2.5 of 5 5:00 The Triad Challenge 2.5 of 5 7:00 Series Summary - 5 Section Song 2.5 of 5 6:00 Phase 2 - Slap Bass with Joe Santerre Join Joe Santerre as he gives you all the basics you need to learn slap bass. Joe is a 25 year Berklee College of Music instructor, and his step by step method will get you going on slap bass in no time!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 2.0 of 5 7:38 Slap Bass Basics 1 2.0 of 5 5:56 Four Chord Octave Slap 2.0 of 5 7:49 Syncopated Octave Slap 2.0 of 5 7:11 Muting Notes 3.0 of 5 9:31 Lift-Offs and Hammer-Ons 3.0 of 5 8:26 Combine Muting With Lift-Offs and Hammer-Ons 3.0 of 5 8:10 Adding 16th Note Syncopated Rhythms 3.0 of 5 11:10 Thumb Attacks 3.0 of 5 8:08 Fret Hand Only Hammer-Ons 3.0 of 5 6:21 Fret Hand Only Hammer-Ons Over Multiple Chords 3.0 of 5 6:52 Matching the Drummer 3.0 of 5 12:10 Using Notes From Chords 3.5 of 5 13:41 Double Thumbing 3.5 of 5 11:40 Series Summary 3.5 of 5 11:00

Rex Brown Pantera | Kill Devil Hill | Down Preview Begin Lessons 13 Lessons at JamPlay Dive in to the playing of Rex Brown. As the bassist for Pantera, and now Kill Devil Hill, Brown's real world experience spanning over 30 years will shed new light on bass playing for any skill level and genre! Check out full song lessons from Pantera and Kill Devil Hill as well as a complete Artist Series discussing Rex's technique, tone and more!

Artist Series - Rex Brown Artist Series Dive in to the playing of Rex Brown. As the bassist for Pantera, and now Kill Devil Hill, Brown's real world experience spanning over 30 years will shed new light on bass playing for any skill level and genre! Explore Rex Brown's take on picking, slurs, tone, gear and more!!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.5 of 5 3:28 Picking Style 1.5 of 5 13:33 Slurs & Fingertape 1.5 of 5 7:07 Pedals & Signal Chain 1.5 of 5 8:13 Wah Blast 1.5 of 5 4:49 Palm Muting 1.5 of 5 3:23 Practicing & Groove 2.0 of 5 9:49 The Interview 0.5 of 5 20:51 Phase 3 - Songs With Rex Brown Learn songs by Pantera and Kill Devil Hill by none other than Rex Brown himself! You'll learn the song, and you'll also get some great stories about how each song was written, recorded and rocked live!

Title Skill Length Mouth For War 2.0 of 5 13:16 Cowboys From Hell 2.0 of 5 18:06 I'm Broken 2.5 of 5 17:49 Pantera's This Love 1.5 of 5 15:49 Rise From The Shadows 2.5 of 5 15:15

Michael Mennell Lovelies | Deep Cut Preview Begin Lessons 29 Lessons at JamPlay Michael Mennell has been a musician most of his life. He started playing violin at age four, and drums at 14. At 16, his brother's band needed a bass player; he gave it a try, and found his musical home. Mike maintains a busy schedule between teaching at the Musician's Institute in Hollywood and recording commercials, television, (The Vineyard), and other projects.

Phase 2 - Applied Theory and Technique Michael Mennell helps you refine and expand your knowledge and technique on bass.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 4:26 Clean, Controlled Sound 2.0 of 5 14:21 Major Scales in Position Part 1 2.0 of 5 16:39 Major Scales in Position Part 2 2.0 of 5 12:26 Major Scales in Position Part 3 2.0 of 5 10:11 Major Scales in Position Part 4 2.0 of 5 9:32 Major Scales in Position Part 5 2.5 of 5 14:51 The Natural Minor Scale 2.5 of 5 9:17 The Harmonic Minor Scale 2.5 of 5 10:57 The Melodic Minor Scale 2.5 of 5 11:15 Major Triads 2.5 of 5 13:34 Minor Triads 2.5 of 5 9:02 Arpeggiated Major 7 Chords 2.5 of 5 9:24 Arpeggiated Minor 7th Chords 2.5 of 5 8:53 Arpeggiated Dominant 7th Chords 2.5 of 5 9:00 Minor 7(b5) Chords 3.0 of 5 8:30 Arpeggiated 7th Chords Groove 3.0 of 5 5:11 Chord Scales 3.0 of 5 10:09 Using Chromatic Tones 3.0 of 5 10:15 Walking Lines Review 3.0 of 5 12:14 Soloing 3.0 of 5 14:58 Bach's Cello Suite #1 3.0 of 5 10:32 Getting a Motown Sound with Finger and Palm Muting 3.0 of 5 12:21 Muted Sounds with the Thumb 2.5 of 5 11:13 Bach's Prelude to Cello Suite No. 2 3.0 of 5 11:47 Thumb Slapping Technique 3.5 of 5 17:27 Playing with a Pick 2.0 of 5 14:33 Practicing with a Metronome 1.5 of 5 10:59 Detuning the E String 0.0 of 5 22:50

Phase 2 - Celtic Concepts for Bass Join Black 47 bassist Joe "Bearclaw" Burcaw for his "Celtic Concepts for Bass" series. Joe dives into the many facets of Celtic Rock, and shares some of his favorite and most effective practice techniques!

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 3:42 Career Talk 0.0 of 5 21:38 Left Hand Independence Exercise 1 2.0 of 5 7:10 Left Hand Independence Exercise 2 2.0 of 5 5:16 Left Hand Independence Exercise 3 2.0 of 5 4:00 The Spider Technique Drill 2.0 of 5 4:31 Circle of 5ths Pentatonic Drill 2.5 of 5 6:20 Right Hand Plucking and Ghost Noting 2.5 of 5 7:09 Slap Technique and Exercises 3.0 of 5 7:05 Running Thirds Drill 2.5 of 5 5:24 Celtic Bass and Joe's Personal Regimen 0.5 of 5 9:36 Playing in the Pocket 2.5 of 5 5:49 Shanty Irish Baby (Irish Quickstep) 2.5 of 5 14:19 New Year's Eve Song (Waltz) 2.5 of 5 11:15 Culchie Prince (The Jig) 3.0 of 5 17:31 St. Patrick's Day Song 2.5 of 5 11:31 Ramadi 2.0 of 5 9:01 Celtic Rocker 2.5 of 5 14:01 The Reel 2.5 of 5 13:28 Raga-Ravish (Improv 101) 2.5 of 5 7:28

Braun Khan Preview Begin Lessons 15 Lessons at JamPlay Braun Khan studied classical and jazz bass studies at Central Michigan University, where he was also hired to teach jazz theory and oversee community outreach. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Arts in Jazz Studies at University of Northern Colorado as well as being very active in the Northern Colorado music scene. He can frequently be found gigging with various jazz and funk/rock groups in the area.

Phase 3 - Song Lessons Join Braun Khan as he teaches some of your favorite songs.

Title Skill Length Inside Out 2.5 of 5 19:21 Long Way Down 2.5 of 5 24:28 Phase 3 - Beatles Songs Join Braun Khan as he breaks down the bass parts for some of the Beatles greatest hits.

Title Skill Length Can't Buy Me Love 2.5 of 5 26:43 Drive My Car 2.5 of 5 34:05 Dear Prudence 3.0 of 5 51:53 Phase 2 - Fundamental Jazz Bass Concepts Braun teaches the lay of the land when it comes to jazz bass. Learn the fundamentals skills and knowledge required for a jazz bass player.

Title Skill Length Series Introduction 0.0 of 5 1:24 Chord Types and Associated Scales 2.5 of 5 17:41 The Elements of a Jazz Bass Line 2.5 of 5 9:32 The Cycle of Fifths 2.5 of 5 9:34 The ii-V-I Progression 2.5 of 5 19:09 The Blues Form 2.5 of 5 14:41 Rhythm Changes 2.5 of 5 18:24 Common Jazz Song Forms 2.0 of 5 11:10 Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale 3.0 of 5 23:23 Applications for Modes of the Melodic Minor Scale 3.0 of 5 7:04