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Bass Guitar ~ Beginning Bass Guitar (Self-Paced)

In this 4-week self-paced course, students will learn bass guitar basics, how to play and learn songs on the bass, and music theory fundamentals.
Teacher Mónica - BMusEd
Average rating:
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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Each week, learners are expected to choose one song or riff to play, record themselves playing it, and post the video to the classroom! There will also be a few worksheets for students to turn in once a week: naming bass guitar anatomy, string names, etc.
Assessment
When learners share their video/audio recording of themselves playing the homework I will either comment or film a video response with constructive and positive feedback.

Class Experience

Beginner Level
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Become a rockin bassist! In this self-paced class you will learn the “bassics” of holding the bass, reading tabs of your favorite songs, learning world-famous bass riffs, and playing like a bass king or queen or royal.

Each week includes pre-recorded short lectures and video clips of music theory and playing demonstrations modeled by Teacher Mónica. Each week, learners will also be provided with songs/riffs to choose from that they can record and share with Teacher Mónica. Learners are expected to submit videos of their playing to be critiqued by the teacher. Please allow Teacher Mónica 24 hours to reply back during weekdays.

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Learning Goals
This course is primarily for beginning musicians. No previous music lessons or bass guitar experience is needed.
I will be teaching students basic music theory, ear training, proper bass technique, and rhythm playing so that students will be able to effectively learn any song on their own once they finish this course. Learners can expect me to model, use visuals, and audio examples in order for concepts to be fully grasped. I also find that when students feel the rhythm and beats of songs, it is easier for them to internalize it - be prepared to clap or tap your foot!
learning goal

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Basics!
 Learn the anatomy of the bass, where to place your hands, and notes and rhythms - and learn your first bass riff! 
Lesson 2:
Got Any Tabs?
 Learn how to read bass tablature and identify rhythms so that you can learn to play any song that you want. 
Lesson 3:
Flying Fingers!
 We’ll expand more on different finger techniques like muting and raking to help you play faster and smoother, while also learning your first scale. 
Lesson 4:
Bass Kings and Queens and Royals!
 We will finish the course learning techniques of the masters like how to play octaves, slapping, sliding, hammer-ons, and more. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Songs that we learn together in class will not have swear words. To tune your learner's bass guitar you can use the Fender Tune app listed in 'External Resources.' Download the app and play each string for the app to hear if it's in tune or not. You can always message me if you need extra help or have any questions. I will also go over this in week one.
Supply List
4-string electric Bass Guitar (If you have questions about which type of beginner bass to buy feel free to message me)
Tuner (a Tuning app will also suffice)
Amplifier and cable (recommended but not required)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
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75reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The Master's University
Hi, I'm Teacher Monica (they/them) - a musician and artist. I am passionate about teaching, traveling the world, and creating art.

Currently I'm a middle and high school choir and fine art teacher at a Waldorf school, but I also have experience with teaching early elementary aged learners in private and small group music and art classes.

As an experienced educator, I believe that every child can become a musician and artist. All learners deserve a well-planned, differentiated arts education. I am an energetic and passionate teacher and do my absolute best to model to my students so they have an example of what having a passion for learning and creating art or music looks like.

I have been teaching music for 20 years and received my Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2014. This helped me achieve a firm grasp on the art of teaching music in both a group or private lesson setting. I also learned so many tools on how to study, read, and analyze music, which helps me guide my students into being confident performers and analyzers of their pieces. 

Fun facts:
I have three cats named Atoka, Calcifer, and Bagels.
I have a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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