Individual lessons | Full courses | LIVE Q&A every month
Downloadable materials | An engaged community of enthusiastic learners
and much more…
Individual lessons | Full courses | LIVE Q&A every month
Downloadable materials | An engaged community of enthusiastic learners
and much more…
BassEducation.com is a dedicated portal providing access to everything that I have on bass & music education at a price that makes it accessible to as many as possible.
You’ll also have immediate access to a positive & supportive community of students and players from all over the world.. You, me and every other member can communicate directly about lessons, music, gear… whatever’s on your mind! (privately or publicly)
• Alternative methods for accessing the site •
Use This Link:
Although the standard sign-up method allows you to cancel at any time and doesn’t charge until after the free-trial, I’ve received a few emails from folks who don’t feel comfortable entering any payment information until they know for certain that they want to join (I can understand that).
As a workaround, I’ve created a free plan that will allow you to explore the site freely for 24hrs. You'll simply create an account with user name and email (but no cc information). If you want to continue using the site beyond that time, you’ll simply need to upgrade to whichever paid plan suits you best.
When you're ready to join, simply click 'Your Account' in the navigation menu at anytime and select the plan that works for you. I hope this helps!
Use This Link:
*Note: Due to abuse by a few unfortunate souls, I’ve had to disable instantaneous access via this page.
If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, please email me directly. I apologize for any inconvenience!
Highly recommended! I was one of the first to sign up without hesitation just to have access to all of the resources. Straight forward, down to earth and not a lot of fluff. It's worth supporting the platforms out there that truly have a goal of making us better musicians and not just making a buck or taking the opportunity to show off their flashy skills. If you have any doubt just check out some of the vast amount of great lessons and articles that Damian has on No Treble.
~ RhythmMan535
Damian Erskine is a great bass teacher and human being. His new "Bass Education" site is a well-planned community and resource, where he draws from his wealth of instructional materials and playing experiences and shares it all. I hope you'll join in!
~ Laurence
The site has more info and well structured lessons than I had imagined it would, especially considering how recently it launched. There is new content being added regularly, and it's often directly built from member requests. Damian's presentation is refreshingly relaxed and thoughtful, he is present and engaged.
For $7.00 a month you'll probably not find a better structured resource. I had well exceeded my investment in the first 30 min.
~ Scott
Masterful musician, masterful educator. Damian is the real deal. I'd recommend BassEducation to absolutely anyone!
~ Danie
Damian is a gifted player and instructor. I purchased his book “The Improvisor’s Path” some time ago and can’t recommend it enough. When I learned of Basseducation.com, I signed up and got back in the shed
~ Kerry
I have joined many Bass learning platforms but BassEducation.com relates to me in a different way.
Damian Erskine has an approach that’s easy to connect with and understand. He shares years of his hard earned knowledge with his members, and guides you along the way to discover you own Mastery!
~ Steven
If you want to get to the heart of the process of becoming a good bass player and musician, you must check out BassEducation.com by Damian Erskine. No more floundering in terms of what you should study and in what order, the site lays out "Paths" for you to follow in detail.
Questions? - Damian is always there to answer them and to offer any additional real-world background that he feels will help you in your growth. This is personable, knowledgeable and approachable insight (and instruction, if you so desire) from a guy who has paid his dues.
~ Rob
Just finished watching/listening to Extend Range Basses video. Want you to know how much I enjoyed it. All the content and delivery is outstanding. The entire video was encouraging, thoughtful and most of all non intimidating.
It’s ok to know your stuff but its whole other thing to present it with grace , gentle authority and a positive vibe.
~ Epi
A more detailed look at what this community will bring you… (click to expand)
The Primary Focus of this site:
Well over 100 thoughtful lessons on Harmony, Rhythm, Improvisation, Technique and more..
Lessons anywhere from 10min up to 40min long clinics
Everything you need to practice with intention & focus
New videos created exclusively for BassEducation
Course modules designed to guide you with focused intent:
Each module contains a collection of lessons presented in a way that leads you through the path of discovery, point by point.
Build a strong foundation
Build upon that strong foundation and elevate your playing while following a clearly presented path
An established path through materials leading to development as a specific type of bassist
6 different ‘paths’ through materials, each tailored with a specific goal in mind
Reverse-engineered lesson plans based on what your goals are for yourself and your life in music
Whether you want to focus on sight-reading, becoming a freelance musician, jazz bassist, pocket player, work on your soloing chops or just get better at jamming with friends, I’ve got you covered.
A lifetimes collection of educational materials:
Worksheets in notation & tab
Transcriptions & Etudes
Practice loops
App & book suggestions for enhancing your shed time
The best way to practice music at home, in a real-world context:
50+ streaming tracks
All albums mixed minus bass
Charts provided
Here, you will find a little bit of everything:
Live performance archival footage & recordings
Charts provided (zip file with charts in the set order provided for full shows or sets!)
Anything else I have that you might find useful or interesting that doesn’t fit into the other categories (without infringing upon anyones copyrights)
We learn best when we do it collectively:
Create your own spaces
Access community pages directly from within any page on the site (post questions or topics without ever having to leave a lesson page!)
Directly communicate publicly or privately with me or any member
Get feedback from the community or post your own performances just to put it out there
A guaranteed positive and safe place to dialogue about anything music and education related
On the 1st of every month:
Real time feedback and direct communication with me
Ask me anything and we’ll address it right then & there. The floor is open. This time is all about your needs!
No time limit. I’m yours for as long as you need me. I’m committed to doing everything I can to see you succeed. Consider me a resource!
All Q&A sessions are archived and re-streamable (with time stamps embedded for questions asked so you can quickly navigate to the answers you need).
I simply want to provide a space from which I can share, teach, assist and engage with the global bass community in my own way. I just need to cover the cost of doing so and, if enough people enjoy what I have to offer here, maybe make a few bucks. I'm not looking to quit my day job (music is the best!). Honestly, I don’t feel the need to reinvent the wheel or jump in the deepest of subscription oceans. There are a TON of great educational sites out there already. (I'll even link to a few of my favorites inside. There are some fantastic resources out there), I just want to provide a central place for those interested in my approach to things, as well as some of the thousands who have bought my books but can’t work with me in person or don’t resonate with the remote lesson experience.
I have spent decades teaching jazz workshops, giving masterclasses and clinics, touring and recording all over the world and have frequently been asked about a central place to access my teachings.
This is it! That is why I created BassEducation.com. I started from scratch and created brand new videos and instructional materials, specifically tailored to this format and I want to make it available to everybody at a price that you can afford!
Thank you for your time, attention and enthusiasm. Happy shedding!
~ Damian
Emails are typically sent just once per month (unless something special is happening). I have no intention of clogging up your inbox.