The bass bridges rhythm and harmony: it locks in with the drums to create the groove and supports the chords behind the whole band. Learning bass means listening to others and playing what the music needs with a steady beat. Lessons develop both hands' technique, bass-line construction and styles such as rock, funk, pop, salsa and cumbia, at home in Bogotá and the surrounding area or online.
From USD 69.99 per 90-minute class (an hour and a half). See prices
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From age 9
As a rough guide, children usually start electric bass around age 9 or 10, because its long neck and thick strings call for bigger hands and some strength. Short-scale basses let younger students play comfortably, and before that age guitar or percussion are good ways to develop the ear and a sense of rhythm; it depends on each child. Adults can start at any age, and the bass is a great instrument for getting into playing with a group.
Develops a rock-solid sense of rhythm and the ability to listen to the whole band.
Teaches you harmony in a hands-on way, since every line grows out of the chords.
Opens up lots of chances to play in a group, since almost every ensemble needs a bassist.
Lets you express yourself with just a few notes: when the groove is locked in, less is more.
Online lessons from anywhere or at home in Bogotá and the surrounding area, for kids, teens and adults.
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Lessons at your pace, with clear practice tasks and feedback on your progress.
Lessons are live video calls with the same teacher each week. They are in Spanish, and some teachers also teach in English. Colombia keeps the same time year-round (UTC−5), so it's easy to arrange a regular time wherever you are.
The same time as Bogotá.
One hour behind Bogotá.
The same time in winter and one hour ahead in summer.
Three hours behind in winter and two in summer.
Two hours ahead of Bogotá.
Six hours ahead in winter and seven in summer.
No. The bass has its own technique and role, and you can start from scratch. If you already play guitar, you'll have a head start finding notes on the neck, but the right hand, the rhythmic role and the way you think about lines all have to be learned fresh.
To start, the usual choice is a four-string bass: it's easier to handle and covers most of the repertoire. A five-string adds low notes that are useful in certain styles, and you can move up to one later if you need it. Check with your teacher before buying.
It depends on your practice and the repertoire, but the bass lets you contribute early on with simple lines and a steady pulse. The teacher works with backing tracks so you get used to playing with others. There's no set timeline: everyone's path is different.
Yes. Ideally you send the bass signal through an audio interface, because computer and phone microphones tend to pick up low frequencies poorly. With the camera showing both hands, the teacher can correct your technique and fingering in real time.
We give in-home lessons in and around Bogotá. Coverage depends on the neighborhood and each teacher’s availability, so send us your approximate address and we’ll confirm.
Yes, through live online lessons by video call, from any city in Colombia or abroad, with the same weekly follow-up. See how online music lessons work.
Each lesson lasts 90 minutes. With the monthly plan of 4 classes, each lesson costs less than a single class. See your rate on our pricing page.
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