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EVENTS
 
Live Q&A and VIDEO REVIEW SESSION
with Toby Newcombe
 
August 1, 2024 | 8PM UK | THURSDAY
 

Toby is back for another Q&A/Video Review Session. This is your chance to engage, ask your burning questions, and gain invaluable insights into your bass playing

To ensure we cover all the topics that interest you most, we invite you to submit your questions in advance.

To check the timezone in your neck of the woods just use World Time Buddy

EXCLUSIVE FOR BLP MEMBERS ONLY- Keep an eye out on your email for the link to join the live event.

 
Live Q&A on INSTAGRAM
August 16, 2024 | 8PM UK | FRIDAY
 
with James Eager
 

We're back for round two, where you can ask me anything and everything about bass playing!

We invite you to submit your questions in advance using this link:

Ask your question to James

And when the time comes, simply click this link to join us LIVE on Instagram:

πŸ‘‰ Join the INSTAGRAM LIVE here πŸ‘ˆ

To check the timezone in your neck of the woods just use World Time Buddy

See you there!

 
Live Song Workshop
August 29, 2024 | THURSDAY | 8PM UK
 
HOW TO PLAY 'Bicycle Race' by Queen
with Freddie Draper
 
In this workshop, you'll discover

*Harmonic Analysis - Learn to dissect songs, identify chords, and "riding" through in more than 6 keys (in a single song!)

*Fretboard Geography Workout - Getting to grips with riding all over the neck

*How to Become Comfortable - Travel through different genres and time signatures in a single song

TO JOIN:

FOR NON BLP MEMBERS - CLICK HERE

FOR BLP MEMBERS - You are all set to go! You just have to keep an eye out on your email for the link to join the live event.

 

IN CASE YOU MISSED OUT...
 
Live Song Workshop
July 18, 2024 
 
HOW TO PLAY 'Jump' by Van Halen
with Sian Unwin
 
In this workshop, you'll discover

*3 over what? - How to get the most out of both simple, and complex rhythms focusing on accuracy, feel and articulation

*Living in Harmony - To understand important harmonic devices used throughout the song and what effect this creates

*Stay on your toes! Why it's important to be able to move from simple sections to complex sections seamlessly whilst remaining 'locked in'.

 
Live Q&A + Video Review Session
with Freddie Draper
July 4, 2024  
 
A big shoutout to everyone who took part in this month's challenge and attended the cal!
 

Your participation means the world to us, and we hope you found the live discussions and feedback valuable.

WATCH THE REPLAY HERE!

 

 
Live Song Workshop
June 28, 2024 
 
HOW TO PLAY 'What's Goin On' by Marvin Gaye
with James Eager
 
In this workshop, you'll discover... 
 

- How to break 'What's going on' down into 4 straight-forward chord sequences

- How to create a simple set of core bass riffs to the style of 'James Jamerson' that work perfectly

- How to make improvise bass riffs, fills and articulations in the moments that sound spontaneous

WATCH THE REPLAY HERE!

 
Live Q&A + Video Review Session
with Sian Unwin
June 7, 2024  | Friday | 8PM UK TIME|
 

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this month's challenge and joined us for the Video Review Session!

We truly appreciate your involvement and hope you gained valuable insights from the real-time discussions and feedback. Your contributions made the session incredibly enriching and memorable. Thank you for sharing your passion and talent with us!

OFFERS
WATCH THIS BLP 2.0 VIDEO:
THE BASS LAB PLUS 2.0 - Discover the Great Pyramidal Bass Level System!
Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned player, our brand new system has got you covered!
 

The Great Pyramid of Bass is split in 3 Stages - Play, Perfect & Perform. Within each stage there are 3 levels.

There are a total of 9 levels which will take you from playing your very first notes to gaining the skills to be a confident, performance ready bassist.

Watch the video above to discover how the whole system works.

Right now levels 1 - 5 are ready for you to take. Each level is designed to take approximately 16 weeks to complete.

Levels 6 -9 are part of our 24 month development road map. Expect a new course in the Bass Lab PLUS every three months.

Expert Assessment Plan

An eBassGuitar Expert Assessment Plan is your individual skill-development roadmap that reveals the exact areas you need to focus on NOW to reach your full playing potential with the bass guitar.
 

Here's what you get:
- A 30-minute to 1-hour Zoom call with a eBassGuitar Coach

- An assessment of where you are right now with your bass playing.

- A personal roadmap to unleash your full playing potential!


Stop the guesswork, silence self-doubt, and start your transformation today!


As an Bass Lab PLUS student you can get 50% off by using promo code EAP50 at the checkout:


πŸ‘‰ Book Your Expert Assessment Today

You can read about each level in our Course Guide or by "Level Up" above:
 

πŸ‘‰ Download The Course Guide

The chances are you're probably wondering how to decide which level to take. There are two options:

1 - Fill in an "Assessment Form Questionnaire".
The form will ask you a series of questions to ascertain your level. One of our coaches will email you back with a recommendation on where to start. Please allow 48 - 72 hours for a response, Monday to Friday.

πŸ‘‰ Discover Your Level

2 - Book in an Expert Assessment Plan (EAP) Call
An EAP is a 1:1 call with an eBassGuitar coach which will go deep into answering the question of where you are as bass player and what level to work on.
As a Bass Lab PLUS member you can get 50% off by using the promo code EAP50 at the checkout

πŸ‘‰ Book Your EAP

Apply for VIP Membership & Get 1:1 Personal Coaching
Would you like to make progress even faster? As a Bass Lab PLUS member you get priority access to our VIP program where you can apply to study 1:1 with an eBassGuitar coach? Learn more here >
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RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
DOWNLOAD PRACTICE TRACKER
Download Year 2024 practice tracker.
Mark your 2 minutes practice everyday!

 
Download the eBassguitar Application: Academy Plus (Netbloo Media)
 
 1. Go to the app & find Academy Plus.
 
 iOS Version:

2. Click GET or INSTALL
3. Once installed, click OPEN
4. Add new Account
5. Enter your Email Address
6. Enter your Password
7. App code: ebassguitar
 
SOFTWARE to Slow Down & Change The Key of Songs
To make your practice sessions more fun and effective we recommend the software Transcribe so you can speed up and slow down songs, change the key and create loop points. Click here to download your free trial
VIDAMI - Optimize your practice time with this pedal!
It is very important then to maximise the time that you spend practicing. Being as effiicient with your practice will allow you to gain the most skill and learning within the shortest time possible.
 

Check it out here:
 

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Downloading and Expanding Backing Tracks
To access the backing tracks included with the courses and books, please follow these steps:
 
1. Once on the page, you can either:
Play the tracks directly from the website.
Right-click on each track to download them individually.
 
2. Alternatively, you can download all tracks at once by clicking the "Download All" button. This will download the tracks as a zip file.
 
Expanding Zip Files:
 

For Windows Users:
- Locate the downloaded zip file in your downloads folder or the location you specified.
- Right-click on the zip file.
- Choose "Extract All..." from the context menu.
- Follow the prompts to select a destination for the extracted files.
- Once extraction is complete, you'll find the individual tracks in the chosen destination folder.

For Mac Users:
- Locate the downloaded zip file in your downloads folder or the location you specified.
- Double-click on the zip file.
- The file will automatically be expanded, and a new folder containing the tracks will appear in the same location as the zip file.

Now, you're all set to enjoy the backing tracks and enhance your learning experience with the book!

Downloading Backing Tracks in Ipad/Tablet

- Once on the page, click on the "Download All" button. This will open the file in a new tab
- Tap the share icon (a square with an arrow pointing up)
- Select "Save to Files" from the options.
- Choose a location within the Files app where you want to save the MP3 file (e.g., On My iPad, iCloud Drive, etc.).
- Tap "Save" to store the MP3 ZIP file in the selected location.
- Open the Files app on your iPad or tablet.
- Navigate to the location where you saved the MP3 Zip file.
- Long press the Zip File and click "Uncompress" option
- You will then see the folders of the Backing Tracks in your Downloads

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