BASS PROGRAM
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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Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 4:00PM (PT)
FOR THE MI ONLINE VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION.
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
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.
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
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.
SUCCESS STORIES
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.
ALEXIS SKLAREVSKI
CREDITS: CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, MANHATTAN TRANSFER, JACKSON BROWNE, DWEEZIL & AHMET ZAPPA, ALBERT LEE, CAROLE KING
LYMAN MEDEIROS
CREDITS: STEVE TYRELL, DIANE SCHUUR, ALEX ACUNA, ERIC MARIENTHAL, MARY CLAYTON, LEW SOLOFF, BYRON STRIPLING
DAVE KEIF
CREDITS: MARK LINDSAY, RITA COOLIDGE, ETTA JAMES; AND TV SHOWS AND MOVIES INCLUDING “SMALLVILLE” AND “THE HORSE WHISPERER”
MI ONLINE PROGRAMS
BASS
DRUMS
GUITAR
KEYBOARD
VOCAL
DJ
SONGWRITING
MUSIC BUSINESS
INDEPENDENT ARTIST
ARTIST PRODUCER ENTREPRENEUR
ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION
STUDIO RECORDING
STUDENT CONSUMER DISCLOSURES
BACHELOR PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Music in Performance
Bachelor of Music in Performance With Minor in Music Industry Studies
Bachelor of Music in Performance With Minor in Audio Production
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
Certificate in Performance
ASSOCIATE PROGRAMS
Associate of Arts in Performance
Associate of Arts in Performance/Combined Emphasis
PART-TIME PROGRAMS
Associate of Arts in Performance Combined Emphasis
Associate of Arts in Performance
Certificate in Performance