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I hear this from frustrated bass players all the time.
They feel lost whenever they practice. And instead of making consistent progress they can see, they feel like they’re constantly wasting time going round in circles.
All they want is for someone to give them everything they need to really take their bass playing to the next level.
The problem is one-dimensional learning
Learning in isolation through YouTube videos, books or random courses is OK for quick riffs or one-off techniques. But it’s one-dimensional and not giving you the full picture.
If you want to experience massive gains in ALL areas of your playing — from your fretboard fluency, to your timing and groove, to your creativity and improvisation… you just cannot get that from one-dimensional courses, books and YouTube videos.
It’s the reason you feel stuck, frustrated, and have no idea what to do next.
So if you’re caught in the trap of chasing random clips and courses, and never really know what to work on to truly level up your bass playing, we’ve got the solution.
Because the SBL Membership gives you everything you need to become an outstanding bass player — all in one place.
- 01 Courses from expert instructors
- 02 Step-by-step development curriculum for all skill levels
- 03 Direct feedback on your playing from expert faculty
- 04 Real-time mentorship from A-list bassists
- 05 Support and accountability from your fellow students
It's virtually everything you get from music school — but for a fraction of the price and from the comfort of your own home.
You get courses with expert instructors, a curated curriculum for your development, feedback from expert coaches and mentorship from A-list bass players. All while you surround yourself with a community of your fellow students for support and accountability.
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Scott’s Bass Lessons is without question the very best online music school I have used. Very impressive.
Yorke from Houston, TX
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Our ever-growing course library is HUGE and features in-depth courses on virtually every skill you could ever want to learn as a bass player.
Featured Courses
Featured Tutors
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Step-by-step development paths
Players Path is a step-by-step platform that can guide you from absolute beginner to all the way up to pro-level.
You’ll know exactly what to work on every time you sit down to practice to make the most progress for your current skill level.
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One-to-one student feedback workshops
Submit videos of yourself playing to myself and the education team and you’ll get the one-on-one feedback you need to perfect whatever skill you’re working on.
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Real-time Mentorship from A-List bassists
Experience real-time mentorship from A-list bass players like Michael League, Gary Willis, and John Patitucci.
Get answers to your burning questions and expert guidance to avoid common problems with multiple weekly live streams.
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Accountability & support from a thriving community
Whether you need constructive feedback or a friendly push, our members support each other’s journey and feel a sense of belonging over a shared love of the bass.
PLUS
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to the SBL Membership:
Learning Pathways builds on the success of the step-by-step approach we pioneered with Players Path. But where Players Path focuses on teaching you a range of songs and techniques based on your skill level, Learning Pathways lets you pick specific genres or skills.
So you could choose to go deep with jazz, soul, or R&B or even sight reading, slap bass or walking bass lines. You’ll get a step-by-step program for mastering that specific topic faster than you ever thought possible.
Skill
- Sight Reading
- LEVEL 1: Fundamentals Of Music Notation
LEVEL 2: Quarter Notes & Ledger Lines
LEVEL 3: Eight Notes, Rests, & Rhythmic Patterns
LEVEL 4: Ties, Slurs, & Phrasing
LEVEL 5: Accents & Articulations
LEVEL 6: Key- & Time-Signature Changes - Walking Bass
- LEVEL 1: Jazz Primer
LEVEL 2: Roots
LEVEL 3: Roots & 5ths
LEVEL 4: Introducing Chromatic Approaches
LEVEL 5: Introducing 3rds
LEVEL 6: Practical Application: “All The Things Your Are”
Genre
- Blues
- LEVEL 1: Blues Major Part 1
LEVEL 2: Blues Major Part 2
LEVEL 3: Blues Minor Part 1
LEVEL 4: Blues Minor Part 2
LEVEL 5: Blue Variations Part 1
LEVEL 6: Blue Variations Part 2
LEVEL 7: The British Invasion Part 1
LEVEL 8: The British Invasion Part 2 - Soul R&B
- LEVEL 1: Influences
LEVEL 2: STAX
LEVEL 3: Motown Part 1
LEVEL 4: Motown Part 2
LEVEL 5: Philadelphia Soul
LEVEL 6: 80s Soul
LEVEL 7: Neo Soul
Also included in SBL Membership
- Exclusive Discounts
Members-only discounts for ALL of our events and extended programs. Occasionally, we offer events and courses that are too big to fit inside the SBL Membership. But whenever that happens, we make sure our members get the lowest price available to thank them for their ongoing support.
Exclusive deals with dozens of bass gear and accessory manufacturers. If you spend more than a few hundred dollars a year on strings, upkeep, and other bass gear, these discounts alone will pay for your membership.
- Campus Challenges
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Challenges are held throughout the year to help make you a better bass player. Our whole community gets involved, really making it a fun and social learning environment.
- Exclusive Interviews
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Hours of interviews and candid conversation with your favorite bass players from Hendrik Linder, Jonathan Maron and Adam Neely to Verdine White and even Billy Sheehan.
- Student Support
White-glove support from our dedicated student-success team. Whatever you need, our student-success team is there to help. No question is too big — or too small.
The biggest thing I did to improve my bass playing was join SBL.
Randy from Norwalk, OH
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STUDENT FEEDBACK
Over 80K students trust SBL with their bass training
Our students feel proud to be a part of SBL and are based all over the world. Whether they’re total beginners or professionals, we meet students where they are and take them to where they want to be.
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My bass playing is improving in leaps and bounds. You guys have enabled me to fall in love with this amazing instrument.”
Ian
The biggest thing I did to improve my bass playing was join SBL. The value I get for my money is incredible!”
Randy
This platform is better than every single school/teacher I had in my entire life-time as a musician (and it has been 17 years so far!)”
Nick
Scott's Bass Lessons is without question the very best online music school I have used. Very impressive.""
Yorke
I am kicking myself for waiting so long to sign up…This will truly change my bass playing and my life.”
Jay
I can't believe I've waited so long to become a member of the SBL Academy. This is, by far, one of the best decisions I've ever made.”
Ed
SBL GUARANTEE OF 
We’re so confident the SBL Membership will help you to become a better bass player, we’re offering a killer guarantee to go with it.
After your free trial ends, if we don’t continue to rock your world, let us know within 30 days. We’ll give you a full refund AND pay for you to join any other online bass education program, for a full year — up to $500.
THAT is how confident we are that the SBL Membership is hands-down the best online bass training platform in the world.
We want you to be absolutely certain SBL Membership is for you. So before you enroll, consider the other options you have for becoming the best bass player you can be.
Option 1:
Music School
You could spend up to $200,000 to get a four-year music degree from colleges like NYU and Berklee.
Option 2:
Private Tuition
You could spend tens of thousands of dollars on private lessons with world-class instructors like I did. Average cost $100 an hour.
Option 3:
Manual
You could even try to cobble together a bunch of random courses, videos, and coaching programs to build your own “music school in a box.”
The cost of choosing the manual route (option 3)
Most online bass courses cost at least $100 each.
Step-by-step learning software similar to Players Path and Learning Pathways costs at least $200 per year.
One-to-one video feedback like our Student Focus Workshops costs $280 or more.
Well-known bass players charge at least $50 for group livestream sessions.
100+ specialised courses | $10,000 |
Step-by-step learning software | $200 |
One-to-one video feedback | $280 |
50+ livestreams with A-List bass players | $2,500 |
Total cost of doing it alone:
$12,980 per year
Or you can join SBL Membership and get all of this and more for around 50 cents a day.
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We’re so confident in the SBL Membership we’re letting you try the entire thing FREE for 14 days. Here’s what you’ll get immediate access to:
100+ Specialised Courses
Players Path Guidance Platform
Learning Pathways Platform
Mentorship with A-list bassists
Weekly Livestreams
Exclusive Interviews
One-to-one feedback workshops
Vibrant Community
Exclusive Discounts
Student Support
30 Day Guarantee
$12,980 $149 per year
(That's around 50 cents a day!)
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FAQ
- Is Learning Pathways a standalone program I have to pay extra for?
No! Learning Pathways is part of the SBL Membership. If you’re already a member, you’ll get it automatically.
If you’re not already a member, you can try it for FREE for 14 days.
- What exactly does Learning Pathways Consist of?
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Learning Pathways builds on the success of the step-by-step approach we pioneered with Players Path. But where Players Path focuses on teaching you a range of songs and techniques based on your skill level, Learning Pathways lets you pick specific genres or skills.
So you could choose to go deep with jazz, soul, or R&B or even sight reading, slap bass or walking bass lines. You’ll get a step-by-step program for mastering that specific topic faster than you ever thought possible.
Here are the skills and genres currently represented in Learning Pathways:
Skills
Sight Reading
Walking BassGenres
Blues
Soul R&BAnd that’s just the beginning!
- What if I’m not satisfied with the SBL Membership?
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If within after your trial 30 days you feel SBL isn’t for you, let us know and we’ll give you a full refund AND pay for you to join any other online bass education program, *for a full year — up to $500.
It’s super important to us that we’re always delivering an unbeatable learning experience to our students, so the guarantee is as much for you as it is for us.
- What if I join, then realize I don’t have the time I thought to put into it?
You’ve got 30 days to get your money back, no-questions-asked.
- I’m a beginner/intermediate/advanced bass player - can I still learn from the SBL Membership?
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That’s precisely what the Membership is for!
Our massive course library includes courses for all levels, from world-class instructors.
In Players Path and Learning Pathways, you can start at any point along the spectrum from beginner to pro, and follow the steps to get even better!
- How often do you have live events with the Mentors?
SBL Mentors gives you one live seminar every week, from world-class bass players like Jacob Umansky, Gary Willis, and Michael League.
- How often can I get personal feedback from Student Focus?
You can submit up to one video per Student Focus session, and get personalized feedback from teachers like me.
