I’m sick of chasing random clips around the internet!”

I hear this from frustrated bass players all the time.

They feel lost whenever they practice. And instead of making consistent progress they can see, they feel like they’re constantly wasting time going round in circles.

All they want is for someone to give them everything they need to really take their bass playing to the next level.

The problem is one-dimensional learning

Learning in isolation through YouTube videos, books or random courses is OK for quick riffs or one-off techniques. But it’s one-dimensional and not giving you the full picture.

If you want to experience massive gains in ALL areas of your playing — from your fretboard fluency, to your timing and groove, to your creativity and improvisation… you just cannot get that from one-dimensional courses, books and YouTube videos.

It’s the reason you feel stuck, frustrated, and have no idea what to do next.

So if you’re caught in the trap of chasing random clips and courses, and never really know what to work on to truly level up your bass playing, we’ve got the solution.

Through helping over 80,000 students improve their bass playing, we’ve identified that not only does one-dimensional learning not work, but to get the fastest and most consistent improvement, you need FIVE key elements in your learning environment.

The journey from where you are now to where you want to be requires a new approach... So we created one.

We call it 360 degree learning.

Our unique platform provides a complete 360º educational experience, that immerses you in the 5 key areas necessary to becoming a great bass player:

The 5 key elements to becoming a better bass player

01 Specialised Courses
02 Step-by-step development paths
03 One-to-one feedback
04 Real-time mentorship
05 Accountability and support

Our 360º environment provides a learning experience comparable to what you’d expect from a music school; personalised lessons, direction and accountability.

You’re fully immersed in learning bass the right way, with all of the right tools, from the comfort of your own home and at the fraction of the cost of a music school.

So rather than just chasing random clips and courses, you’re given the 5 key facets of bass education required to become the bass player you want to be, and have fun doing it.

Inside the 360 Experience

Everything inside SBL Membership is engineered to provide all the tools you need in one place, so you can stop chasing random clips and courses, and focus on becoming the player you want to be.

Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

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Over 100 courses with world-class tutors

Our ever-growing course library is HUGE and features in-depth courses on virtually every skill you could ever want to learn as a bass player.

Featured Courses

Progressive Metal Bass
Adam 'Nolly' Getgood

Music Theory & Technique Basics
Ariane Cap

Rhythm Section Development
Ian Allison & Steve Goold

Building Basslines: A Rhythmic Approach
Jonathan Maron

Featured Tutors

Step-by-step development paths

Players Path is a step-by-step platform that can guide you from absolute beginner to all the way up to pro-level.

You’ll know exactly what to work on every time you sit down to practice to make the most progress for your current skill level.

One-to-one student feedback workshops

Submit videos of yourself playing to myself and the education team and you’ll get the one-on-one feedback you need to perfect whatever skill you’re working on.

Real-time Mentorship from A-List bassists

Experience real-time mentorship from A-list bass players like Michael League, Gary Willis, and John Patitucci.

Get answers to your burning questions and expert guidance to avoid common problems with multiple weekly live streams.

Accountability & support from a thriving community

Whether you need constructive feedback or a friendly push, our members support each other’s journey and feel a sense of belonging over a shared love of the bass.

PLUS
We’re excited to announce the newest addition to the SBL Membership:

Learning Pathways builds on the success of the step-by-step approach we pioneered with Players Path. But where Players Path focuses on teaching you a range of songs and techniques based on your skill level, Learning Pathways lets you pick specific genres or skills.

So you could choose to go deep with soul or R&B, or even sight reading or walking bass lines. You’ll get a step-by-step program for mastering that specific topic faster than you ever thought possible.

And just like Players Path, we will be expanding the Learning Pathways platform to include even more Pathways in the weeks and months to come.

Skill

Sight Reading: LEVEL 1: Fundamentals Of Music Notation
LEVEL 2: Quarter Notes & Ledger Lines
LEVEL 3: Eight Notes, Rests, & Rhythmic Patterns
LEVEL 4: Ties, Slurs, & Phrasing
LEVEL 5: Accents & Articulations
LEVEL 6: Key- & Time-Signature Changes
Walking Bass: LEVEL 1: Jazz Primer
LEVEL 2: Roots
LEVEL 3: Roots & 5ths
LEVEL 4: Introducing Chromatic Approaches
LEVEL 5: Introducing 3rds
LEVEL 6: Practical Application: “All The Things Your Are”

Genre

Blues: LEVEL 1: Blues Major Part 1
LEVEL 2: Blues Major Part 2
LEVEL 3: Blues Minor Part 1
LEVEL 4: Blues Minor Part 2
LEVEL 5: Blue Variations Part 1
LEVEL 6: Blue Variations Part 2
LEVEL 7: The British Invasion Part 1
LEVEL 8: The British Invasion Part 2
Soul R&B: LEVEL 1: Influences
LEVEL 2: STAX
LEVEL 3: Motown Part 1
LEVEL 4: Motown Part 2
LEVEL 5: Philadelphia Soul
LEVEL 6: 80s Soul
LEVEL 7: Neo Soul

Also included in SBL Membership

Exclusive Discounts

Members-only discounts for ALL of our events and extended programs. Occasionally, we offer events and courses that are too big to fit inside the SBL Membership. But whenever that happens, we make sure our members get the lowest price available to thank them for their ongoing support.

Exclusive deals with dozens of bass gear and accessory manufacturers. If you spend more than a few hundred dollars a year on strings, upkeep, and other bass gear, these discounts alone will pay for your membership.

Campus Challenges

Challenges are held throughout the year to help make you a better bass player. Our whole community gets involved, really making it a fun and social learning environment.

Exclusive Interviews

Hours of interviews and candid conversation with your favorite bass players from Hendrik Linder, Jonathan Maron and Adam Neely to Verdine White and even Billy Sheehan.

Student Support

White-glove support from our dedicated student-success team. Whatever you need, our student-success team is there to help. No question is too big — or too small.

The biggest thing I did to improve my bass playing was join SBL.
Randy from Norwalk, OH

STUDENT FEEDBACK

Over 70K students trust SBL with their bass training

Our students feel proud to be a part of SBL and are based all over the world. Whether they’re total beginners or professionals, we meet students where they are and take them to where they want to be.

“

My bass playing is improving in leaps and bounds. You guys have enabled me to fall in love with this amazing instrument.”
Ian

The biggest thing I did to improve my bass playing was join SBL. The value I get for my money is incredible!”
Randy

This platform is better than every single school/teacher I had in my entire life-time as a musician (and it has been 17 years so far!)”
Nick

Scott's Bass Lessons is without question the very best online music school I have used. Very impressive.""
Yorke

I am kicking myself for waiting so long to sign up…This will truly change my bass playing and my life.”
Jay

I can't believe I've waited so long to become a member of the SBL Academy. This is, by far, one of the best decisions I've ever made.”
Ed

The Alternatives

SBL is by no means the only option out there to achieve a 360 degree learning experience. Let’s take look:

Option 1:
Music School

You could spend up to $200,000 to get a four-year music degree from colleges like NYU and Berklee.

Option 2:
Private Tuition

You could spend tens of thousands of dollars on private lessons with world-class instructors like I did. Average cost $100 an hour.

Option 3:
Manual

You could even try to cobble together a bunch of random courses and videos to try to create your own 360-degree method.

The cost of choosing the manual route (option 3)

Most online bass courses cost at least $100 each.
Step-by-step learning software similar to Players Path and Learning Pathways costs at least $200 per year.
One-to-one video feedback like our Student Focus Workshops costs $280 or more.
Well-known bass players charge at least $50 for group livestream sessions.

100+ specialised courses	$10,000
Step-by-step learning software	$200
One-to-one video feedback	$280
50+ livestreams with A-List bass players	$2,500

Total alternative cost:
$12,980 per year

But with SBL you get all of this and way more, for less than $13 a month.

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For a limited time we’re offering $50 off Annual Membership which brings the investment to just $149 per year (that’s less than $13 per month!)

100+ Specialised Courses
Players Path Guidance Platform
Learning Pathways Platform
Mentorship with A-list bassists
Weekly Livestreams
Exclusive Interviews
One-to-one feedback workshops
Vibrant Community
Exclusive Discounts
Student Support
30 Day Guarantee

$199 $149 per year

(less than $13 per month!)

Don’t waste another day chasing random clips. Invest in your bass playing today and get everything you need in one place. Try it FREE for 14 days.

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