Learn what to play, and what NOT to play.

Your sound is your signature.

It's all about taste, choices, knowing what to practice, and learning the right way. Make better musical decisions by learning from the best.

Use the transcriptions, interactive notation and enhanced video player to immerse yourself in the material. Gain insights into sound, solos, time, and feel from modern jazz bass master, Christian McBride.

Includes lifetime access to entire course.

After completing this course.....

You'll be able to:

Develop your sound
Build better bass lines
Create a practice routine that works for you
Understand how the masters approach the instrument
Incorporate Christian's techniques for playing fast, bowing, and practicing good intonation into your playing

You'll also get:

PDF transcriptions
Audio downloads

Living Notation

Our exclusive Living Notation technology allows you to follow Christian’s playing and demonstrations in real time with moving, interactive notation.

Applause from our members

"I am thrilled with the lessons and I feel they are a perfect match for what I need. You don't waste time with unnecessary concepts, theory and beating around the bush. You get right to the point!"

Dwight A. (USA)

"Loving this technique and teaching. A true artist with so much zest and generosity in sharing his wealth of knowledge to people like me. With Open Studio’s guidance, I can see myself becoming a better player as well."

Lorna C. (JAP)

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Meet Your Teacher

Christian McBride is a six-time GRAMMY® Award-winning bassist/composer. Aside from various stints with Sting, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, Roy Haynes, and others, McBride has been artist-in-residence and artistic director with organizations such as Jazz Aspen, Los Angeles Philharmonic, The Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jazz House Kids, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Newark, the Montclair Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

What's included?

21 videos 36 files 23 text files

FAQs

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Is this course right for me?

Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond is the perfect fit for you if:

You're an intermediate to advanced bass player
You want to learn Christian's specific techniques and concepts
You can learn by listening and imitating or reading notation

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Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond