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Bass Lessons By Correspondence Tour
The content that is contained in all of my lessons has been developed through proven methods over many years of teaching, live performance, research, and analysis.
Within 24 hours of receiving your enrollment form and lesson's purchase, I will notify you via e-mail to confirm your registration. You can purchase lessons by simply clicking on the "Purchase Bass Lessons" graphic that is located at the bottom of the right hand column of each page on this web site. Your first lesson will be posted within a few days on a lessons page made specifically for you on this web site. I will then notify you via e-mail with a link to your lesson's page where you can view and download the material at your convenience. Depending on the particular concept being discussed, lesson material may consist of text, exercises in both standard notation and tablature, images, diagrams, audio tracks, MP3 play-alongs, or video clips.
It is recommended that you create a special folder on your computer that is specifically dedicated to our lessons so you have a place to download, save, and reference all of the lesson material. In order to maximize your time, I would suggest taking good notes in a notebook or on a notepad as you listen to the audio instruction so you don't have to spend time listening to the audio clips multiple times. As soon as you download all the notated exercises, you should immediately print the lesson sheets using the Adobe Reader. By printing a hard copy of all the notated examples, you will be able to practice the lesson material anywhere without the need of a computer or access to the internet. You should also periodically backup all the course content by saving it to a CD or DVD so you won't lose any of that information in the event of a computer failure. I will plan on posting a new lesson every other week, and each new lesson will build upon the material found within the previous lesson.
Accompanying each of the lessons will be a number of audio recordings. These tracks may be comprised of audio instruction which contain suggestions for practicing the notated exercises. They may feature MP3 play-alongs to help simulate live performance applications, and they may also consist of essential listening tracks to assist in reinforcing a particular concept or technique. The length of these tracks will vary depending on the content being discussed.
Every lesson will also contain a collection of lesson sheets featuring exercises coded in the portable document format (PDF). PDF is the world standard for the most reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents. It is a file format that preserves the fonts, images, graphics, and layout of any source document, regardless of the application utilized to produce it. PDF files are compact for downloading and can be viewed and printed by anyone with the free Adobe Reader software. All standard notation, tablature, diagrams, and text that was used in the creation of my lessons was assembled in Finale and then exported as a PDF file.
As you are working through the lesson material and a question comes to mind, you can simply send me your questions via e-mail. I make every effort possible to reply to questions within 24 hours, especially if a question requires an immediate response from me in order to keep you progressing through the lesson material, and e-mail is responded to 7 days a week. Every Monday night at 9 PM central time an hour-long chat session for all my students is conducted in my chat room. This will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions about the lesson material and chat about all things bass. Although chat sessions are not required, they are highly encouraged. You also have the option of scheduling a live chat with me on the phone through my toll-free number (students located within the continental United States only). If your schedule is just too hectic and doesn't provide the time to meet in my chat room or talk on the phone, we can just as easily correspond through e-mail.
The level of personalized interaction that you receive from me will depend entirely on the frequency of the feedback that you submit. Communication is a crucial component to achieving the highest level of success with my lessons. While not a requirement, it is recommended that you periodically submit a short report via e-mail to update me on your progress with the lesson material. If you experience any problems with the lesson material, your feedback will provide me with the opportunity to answer all of your lesson-related questions in a timely fashion.
Thanks again for your continued interest in my bass lessons. If you have any further questions regarding my correspondence, live video, or private bass lessons, please feel free to e-mail me at: InstituteOfBass@Yahoo.com.
I look forward to hearing from you and getting started with our lessons soon!
Within 24 hours of receiving your enrollment form and lesson's purchase, I will notify you via e-mail to confirm your registration. You can purchase lessons by simply clicking on the "Purchase Bass Lessons" graphic that is located at the bottom of the right hand column of each page on this web site. Your first lesson will be posted within a few days on a lessons page made specifically for you on this web site. I will then notify you via e-mail with a link to your lesson's page where you can view and download the material at your convenience. Depending on the particular concept being discussed, lesson material may consist of text, exercises in both standard notation and tablature, images, diagrams, audio tracks, MP3 play-alongs, or video clips.It is recommended that you create a special folder on your computer that is specifically dedicated to our lessons so you have a place to download, save, and reference all of the lesson material. In order to maximize your time, I would suggest taking good notes in a notebook or on a notepad as you listen to the audio instruction so you don't have to spend time listening to the audio clips multiple times. As soon as you download all the notated exercises, you should immediately print the lesson sheets using the Adobe Reader. By printing a hard copy of all the notated examples, you will be able to practice the lesson material anywhere without the need of a computer or access to the internet. You should also periodically backup all the course content by saving it to a CD or DVD so you won't lose any of that information in the event of a computer failure. I will plan on posting a new lesson every other week, and each new lesson will build upon the material found within the previous lesson.
Accompanying each of the lessons will be a number of audio recordings. These tracks may be comprised of audio instruction which contain suggestions for practicing the notated exercises. They may feature MP3 play-alongs to help simulate live performance applications, and they may also consist of essential listening tracks to assist in reinforcing a particular concept or technique. The length of these tracks will vary depending on the content being discussed.
Every lesson will also contain a collection of lesson sheets featuring exercises coded in the portable document format (PDF). PDF is the world standard for the most reliable distribution and exchange of electronic documents. It is a file format that preserves the fonts, images, graphics, and layout of any source document, regardless of the application utilized to produce it. PDF files are compact for downloading and can be viewed and printed by anyone with the free Adobe Reader software. All standard notation, tablature, diagrams, and text that was used in the creation of my lessons was assembled in Finale and then exported as a PDF file.
As you are working through the lesson material and a question comes to mind, you can simply send me your questions via e-mail. I make every effort possible to reply to questions within 24 hours, especially if a question requires an immediate response from me in order to keep you progressing through the lesson material, and e-mail is responded to 7 days a week. Every Monday night at 9 PM central time an hour-long chat session for all my students is conducted in my chat room. This will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions about the lesson material and chat about all things bass. Although chat sessions are not required, they are highly encouraged. You also have the option of scheduling a live chat with me on the phone through my toll-free number (students located within the continental United States only). If your schedule is just too hectic and doesn't provide the time to meet in my chat room or talk on the phone, we can just as easily correspond through e-mail.The level of personalized interaction that you receive from me will depend entirely on the frequency of the feedback that you submit. Communication is a crucial component to achieving the highest level of success with my lessons. While not a requirement, it is recommended that you periodically submit a short report via e-mail to update me on your progress with the lesson material. If you experience any problems with the lesson material, your feedback will provide me with the opportunity to answer all of your lesson-related questions in a timely fashion.
Thanks again for your continued interest in my bass lessons. If you have any further questions regarding my correspondence, live video, or private bass lessons, please feel free to e-mail me at: InstituteOfBass@Yahoo.com.
I look forward to hearing from you and getting started with our lessons soon!
