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Live online electric bass lessons in Spanish, from any country

These are live, one-on-one lessons by video call, with a bass teacher based in Colombia who teaches you wherever you are. Learning bass online comes with a few specific needs: its low frequencies are hard for a computer or phone microphone to pick up, and staying in time is central to playing it. That's why lessons start with clear audio and a steady beat.

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From USD 124.99 per 90-minute class (an hour and a half). See prices

  • AgeFor kids around 10 and up, teens, and adults; short-scale bass for children
  • Lesson formatLive over video call
  • FromAny country
  • Vetted teachers1 teacher for electric bass

How electric bass lessons work over video call

  • Get your bass audio set up before the first lesson

    Computer and phone microphones don't pick up low frequencies well, so the bass is barely audible. The best option is to plug your bass into a small audio interface and use headphones; an amp with a headphone output or USB also works. If you only have an amp, place the microphone close to the speaker and play at a low volume. Your teacher helps you test the setup before you start.

  • The camera shows both hands

    Your teacher needs to see your left hand on the neck and your right hand, whether you play with your fingers or a pick. A front view at a slight angle shows both hands and your posture. Keeping your phone or tablet on a stable stand gives you the same angle every week and leaves your hands free.

  • Taking turns, with backing tracks and drums

    Connection latency keeps you from playing at exactly the same time, which matters on bass: the goal is to lock in with the drums. That's why you take turns and play over backing tracks, with a metronome and a virtual drum kit. Between lessons, you send your teacher recordings so they can check your timing.

  • Groove first, flash later

    Bass is the bridge between rhythm and harmony. You start with the beat, string muting, and alternating fingers, then move on to root notes, scales, and arpeggios. Walking bass lines and slap come later, once you have a solid foundation.

Your first month, lesson by lesson

  1. Lesson 1: test your audio and camera, get comfortable holding the bass, tune up, and talk about what you want to play. Start playing open strings to the beat of the metronome.
  2. Lesson 2: alternate your right index and middle fingers and mute the strings you're not playing, with your teacher watching both hands.
  3. Lesson 3: play the root notes of a simple progression over a backing track, reading tab and taking turns with your teacher.
  4. Lesson 4: a complete bass line over a drum loop, a recording of your playing to review your timing together, and a plan for the following month.

What you'll learn

  • Beat and timing: play along with the drums without rushing or dragging.
  • Right-hand technique with alternating fingers and string muting for a clean sound.
  • Root notes, scales, and arpeggios to support a song's harmony.
  • Read tab from the start and, over time, learn to read bass clef.
  • Tune your bass at home and take care of it between lessons.

How to set up your space and practice routine

  • Plug your bass into an audio interface or an amp with a headphone output, and play with headphones on. If you're only using an amp, turn the volume down and move the microphone closer to the speaker. Find more options in equipment for online lessons.

  • Set the camera in front of you at a slight angle to show both hands, with light on the neck of the bass. Check the framing before you start and have your bass tuned and ready.

  • Between lessons, practice with a metronome for a few minutes most days, and record yourself once a week to send the audio to your teacher. Find more ideas in how to practice music at home.

Teachers for electric bass

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  • Yordy Calderón
    Yordy C.🇨🇴
      • Music theory
      • Electric bass
      • Piano
    • Spanish

    Does music seem difficult? That means you haven't found the right approach for you — until today. Making the difficult feel easy: that's the magic. I'm Yordy Calderón, and with me you can learn perfect pitch, piano, singing and how to write your own music in a cool, fun way.

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    • Bogotá
    • Online
    • At home

Online lessons from any country

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.

  • Peru, Ecuador and Panama

    The same time as Bogotá.

  • Mexico City

    One hour behind Bogotá.

  • Miami and New York

    The same time in winter and one hour ahead in summer.

  • Los Angeles

    Three hours behind in winter and two in summer.

  • Buenos Aires

    Two hours ahead of Bogotá.

  • Madrid

    Six hours ahead in winter and seven in summer.

How online music lessons work

Frequently asked questions

What do I need for online bass lessons?

An electric bass, an amp or audio interface, headphones, and a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera. Ideally, plug your bass into a small interface so your teacher can hear the low frequencies. If you're buying your first bass, first read how to choose your first electric bass.

Can you hear the bass clearly on a video call?

Not very well through a computer or phone microphone: the low frequencies get lost. With an audio interface or the amp's headphone output, your teacher can hear your timing and notes clearly. If you only have an amp, place the microphone close to the speaker and play at a low volume.

How long does it take to learn to play bass?

It depends on your practice and your goals. With consistent practice, you can start accompanying simple songs using root notes in just a few weeks. For more realistic timelines, see how long it takes to learn electric bass.

Can kids take online bass lessons?

Yes, from around age 10, with an adult nearby during the first lessons to help with the camera and staying focused. A short-scale bass is recommended for smaller hands because it's lighter and more comfortable. Discuss your child's needs with the teacher before buying.

Which countries can I take lessons from, and in what language?

From any country, in Spanish. We currently don't have a bass teacher who teaches in English. Your teacher is in Colombia, which stays on the same time all year: Madrid is 6 hours ahead in winter and 7 in summer, and Mexico City is 1 hour behind. Message us on WhatsApp to find a time that works; see our prices.

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