BASS PROGRAM

Bachelor of Music in Performance

Associate of Arts in Music Performance

Certificate of Music in Performance

Los Angeles, CA

MI Online’s Bass program, led by a world-class staff of professional bassists, combines intensive technical training with applied performances.

Students of MI Online will take classes that will equip them to handle any style of music, from funk, rock, jazz, R&B, and more, making them diverse players in the industry.

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SETTING THE STANDARD FOR TOP BASS PROGRAMS

Under the direction of a world-class teaching staff of professional bassists, MI Online’s Bass programs help students develop the techniques, musicianship and technological expertise needed for a career as a musician. With MI Online, you’ll gain knowledge and experience to handle any style from funk to rock, jazz, Latin, R&B and more, while you also unlock your unique playing style.

DEGREES OFFERED

BM

BACHELOR OF MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE

This unique degree program combines contemporary music performance training with the rigorous study of traditional disciplines including sight-reading, music history, arranging, conducting, recording and more. The comprehensive program instructs students to demonstrate stylistic depth, creative maturity and professional competence in preparation for careers in today’s music industry.

AA

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

The intensive A.A. curriculum prepares musicians to perform in any professional situation, along with learning professional development skills such as basic computer use, EPK creation, resume and bio writing, and social media as a tool for business and networking. The Associate of Arts Degree is intended to equip students with the knowledge and training needed to become professional performers in today’s music industry.

C

CERTIFICATE IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Students can earn a Certificate in MI’s Performance Studies program for Bass. With an innovative 360-degree approach to music education, MI Certificates are centered on Harmony, Theory and Ear Training, with core subjects in Reading, Technique and Performance. This Certificate program provides students with a broad foundation of knowledge and practical experience, encouraging the rapid development of skills in preparation for a range of professional music performance situations.

CAREERS

Our MI Online bass program provides grads with the essential knowledge and skills that lead to such career options as:

PERFORMER
ACCOMPANIST (STUDIO OR LIVE)
ARRANGER
BAND MEMBER
PRODUCT REP

SONGWRITER
MUSIC DIRECTOR
TRANSCRIBER
COPYIST
MUSIC SUPERVISOR
BASS TEACHER

PROGRAM DETAILS

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

All aspects of theory and musicianship for the electric and upright bass
Playing techniques for finger and slap styles
Exposure to various grooves like rock, funk, shuffles, swing, odd- meter, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, country, and jam-band
Experience with chart reading and band interaction
Fretboard basics covering triads, chords, scales, harmonies and arpeggios
Includes music theory, ear training, music history, and understanding of different styles
Reading fundamentals for the bass clef, with rhythmic subdivisions, pitch identification, and string positions
A choice of elective classes for topics like upright acoustic bass as well as genres like metal, R&B and jazz

COURSE CATALOG

For a detailed look at all of MI’s program offerings, you can find the course catalog here.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Record A. and B. along with a clearly audible metronome, “click track,” or drum machine.

A. Play two scales and two arpeggios of your choice at any tempo with accurate execution and consistent time.

B. Play 60 seconds of rhythm groove in any style and tempo.

C. Submit two performances that best represent your style and abilities. The recordings may be solo or may include other musicians or play-along tracks. You may submit previously recorded material that features your playing; Original material or covers.

D. Speaking Voice: Record your own speaking voice with a short narrative explaining why you wish to attend Musicians Institute.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Musicians Institute offers many opportunities for scholarships in all of our programs. Please visit our Scholarship page for more information.

FINANCIAL AID

Please visit MI’s Financial Aid page for all the details on how you can qualify.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students make up nearly one-fourth of MI’s total student population, representing more than 50 countries throughout the world while creating a unique and diverse learning environment, full of endless opportunities in Hollywood and beyond. For more info, please visit the International Students page.

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FACULTY SPOTLIGHT

Our faculty pool is comprised of dedicated, working processionals in the competitive Los Angeles music scene. These passionate masters offer clear guidance and nurturing designed to make the students get the most out of their time at MI.

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