Petros Klampanis teaches his solo arrangement of the classic standard, ‘Just Friends’.

John Goldsby teaches I Got Rhythm in the style of the Hampton Hawes Trio, highlighting the ensemble value of the double bass.

DDB artist, John Goldsby, teaches his tune Hey You, Remember Me? The lesson includes a play-along track and downloadable transcription.

In this preview lesson from ‘Tell Your Story’, John teaches a transcription of Paul Chambers’ bass solo from ‘Blue Spring Shuffle’.

John Goldsby performs a short performance of Fungii Mama by Blue Mitchell, with a free transcription of his solo.

A preview lesson from John Goldsby’s latest course covering the elements of walking bass lines (chord, scale, and leading tones) through a blues etude, complete with transcription and backing track.

John Goldsby teaches how to create walking bass lines using lower leading tones, including a free transcription and backing track.

Geoff Chalmers teaches an easy bass riff to help you practice 1st position and intonation. Download the free transcription and play along.

Celebrate our 8th anniversary with us! Get a free transcription of this piece by Geoff Chalmers plus a thank you message from the founder.

Olivier Babaz shows us the difference between playing basic bass lines and stretching out with your playing, when playing with a soloist.

Olivier Babaz teaches how to play out of the harmony and come back in with a blues demonstration.

Danny Ziemann and his trio perform jazz standard ‘Body and Soul’, with a free transcription of Danny’s solo.

John Goldsby teaches the bass line and Scott LaFaro solo from ‘There Is No Greater Love’. This preview lesson comes with a free transcription a live band backing track.

A lesson preview from John’s course ‘Tell Your Story’ on using guide tones for jazz solos (plus the free lesson transcription).

John Goldsby presents his etude based on ‘Con Alma’ which switches between 12/8 and 4/4 grooves. Transcription and backing track included.

Performance of Scrapple from the Apple by Katie Thiroux, Matt Witek, and Sam Watts, featuring a bass solo (with free transcription).

Olivier Babaz discusses techniques he uses pedal tones to reharmonise jazz standards.

Olivier Babaz jazz bowing performance and transcription.

Join Olivier Babaz as he teaches how to play simple and effective gypsy jazz bass lines.

Here’s a PDF with 60 things you can practice to improve your bass playing by John Goldsby.

In this video, Katie Thiroux and Matt Witek perform Katie’s arrangement of Love You Madly by Duke Ellington.

In this lesson, Danny Ziemann discusses creating bass lines over the jazz standard Someday My Prince Will Come.

In this lesson, Danny Ziemann discusses the ride cymbal in the context of the relationship between bass and drums.

This double bass solo over rhythm changes by Danny Ziemann includes a full transcription.

In this lesson, John Goldsby teaches his original composition Brazilian Hat Trick. He is joined in the studio by Jamil Sheriff on piano and Caroline Boaden on drums.

In this video, John Goldsby performs his original composition “More than Something”. He is joined by Caroline Boaden on drums and Jamil Sheriff on piano.