The Certificate in Performance (Bass) is the classic Bass Institute of Technology program. The four-quarter, 60 credit-unit curriculum provides a broad foundation in contemporary electric bass playing skills, musical knowledge, and performing experience. The program starts with a proven system of intensive technical training and applied performance taught by a world-class teaching staff of professional bassists. The unique approach equips you to handle any style from funk to rock, jazz, R&B and more, unlocking your unique style of playing and putting you on the path toward your professional and creative goals. The Certificate program includes:
Private Lessons
A weekly, one-hour lesson with an expert instructor focuses on building you strengths, correcting our weaknesses and maximizing your potential as a player.
Performance
Rhythm Section and Live Playing Workshops provide on-stage experience as you learn how to handle any style under real-life conditions.
Open Counseling
Informal, small-group lessons let you ask questions, try out new ideas, and jam with your teachers and fellow students.
Seminars/Guest Artists
Regular clinics, seminars, and concerts feature some of the greatest musicians in the world
Classes
Core and elective classes taught by outstanding instructors build you into a skilled, well-rounded player capable of understanding and performing virtually any style of contemporary music. A partial list includes:
Fretboard Basics
Playing Techniques
Harmony and Theory
Ear Training
Slap Bass
R&B-Funk Bass
Walking Basslines
Blues Bass
20th Century Jazz Bass
Jaco Pastorius Basslines
Les Claypool Basslines
Led Zeppelin Basslines
Beatles Basslines
Fretless Bass
Afro-Cuban Bass
James Brown Rhythm Section
Modal Improvisation
Private Upright Lessons
Motown Bass