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Live Video Bass Lessons
Using the latest video conferencing technology, we can conduct live, one-on-one video bass lessons from the most remote places on earth at an extremely affordable rate. Why waste transit time and money on gas while driving to and from lessons when you can study bass right from your home?
These live video bass lessons work perfectly to demonstrate various techniques including the proper mechanics of right and left hand technique as well as slapping and tapping techniques. Other subject areas that we may cover in our live video bass lessons include classical and jazz music theory, sight reading, ear training, bass line construction, soloing, jazz improvisation, chordal techniques, harmonics, fingerstyle funk, altered tunings, and concepts for solo bass playing.
In addition to the live video, you will also be e-mailed all of the exercises we cover during the lesson in standard notation and/or tablature along with any applicable play-alongs.
These live video bass lessons work perfectly to demonstrate various techniques including the proper mechanics of right and left hand technique as well as slapping and tapping techniques. Other subject areas that we may cover in our live video bass lessons include classical and jazz music theory, sight reading, ear training, bass line construction, soloing, jazz improvisation, chordal techniques, harmonics, fingerstyle funk, altered tunings, and concepts for solo bass playing.
In addition to the live video, you will also be e-mailed all of the exercises we cover during the lesson in standard notation and/or tablature along with any applicable play-alongs.
Suggested Requirements For Live Video Bass Lessons
Below you will find the minimum requirements that I suggest for doing live video bass lessons. For comparison, I have also outlined the equipment that I utilize as well.
Computer & Operating System:
Desktop or laptop PC with Windows Vista or XP
Mac OS X
- I use Dell desktop and laptop computers with Windows XP Home Edition.
CPU & RAM:
Pentium IV or compatible 1.4 GHz CPU
512 MB RAM
- My desktop computer contains a Pentium IV 3.0 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM. My laptop has a 1.9 GHz dual core processor with 2 GB of RAM. Since video compression can be one of the most draining processes on your computer's system resources, you will want to have a fast CPU and plenty of memory available.
Software:
Skype
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Internet Connection:
DSL or Cable Modem with at least 384 kbps upload transfer
- My DSL broadband connection will allow me 3 MB download and 700 Kbps upload transfer rates.
To Send Video & Audio:
USB 2.0 or Firewire Webcam
- I use a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam. Most webcams such as the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 have a built-in microphone.
To Receive Audio:
Speakers or Headphones
- I use a pair of Mackie MR8 speakers or Sony MDR-7506 headphones to monitor the sound coming from my computer, but a set of computer speakers would work well as long as they can handle the typical low frequencies produced by a bass.
Computer & Operating System:
Desktop or laptop PC with Windows Vista or XP
Mac OS X
- I use Dell desktop and laptop computers with Windows XP Home Edition.
CPU & RAM:
Pentium IV or compatible 1.4 GHz CPU
512 MB RAM
- My desktop computer contains a Pentium IV 3.0 GHz processor and 2 GB of RAM. My laptop has a 1.9 GHz dual core processor with 2 GB of RAM. Since video compression can be one of the most draining processes on your computer's system resources, you will want to have a fast CPU and plenty of memory available.
Software:
Skype
- CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SKYPE FOR FREE
Internet Connection:
DSL or Cable Modem with at least 384 kbps upload transfer
- My DSL broadband connection will allow me 3 MB download and 700 Kbps upload transfer rates.
To Send Video & Audio:
USB 2.0 or Firewire Webcam
- I use a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam. Most webcams such as the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 have a built-in microphone.
To Receive Audio:
Speakers or Headphones
- I use a pair of Mackie MR8 speakers or Sony MDR-7506 headphones to monitor the sound coming from my computer, but a set of computer speakers would work well as long as they can handle the typical low frequencies produced by a bass.
Through hours of research and testing, I have concluded that using Skype with the minimum requirements outlined above are necessary in order to achieve optimal results with live video lessons. All of these variables can make a huge difference in your live video conferencing experience, and by combining an excellent webcam, with a fast CPU, lots of memory, and a broadband connection, you will be able to attain the best real-time performance possible with these live video lessons. With Skype and the proper webcam, we can achieve high quality video at 30 frames per second which is going to easily surpass the quality available through any of the other instant messengers including Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, and AOL Instant Messenger. Not only is the picture the sharpest in Skype, but you can also blow up the picture to a 640x480 window without losing any quality.
My Live Video Bass Lesson Signal Chain
Video:
- Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam to computer
Audio:
- Rode NT3 microphone and Zon bass to Mackie 1402-VLZ3 mixer
- Mackie 1402-VLZ3 mixer to Edirol UA-5 USB audio interface
- Edirol UA-5 audio interface to computer
You don't need anything as elaborate as the setup I'm using in order to do live video bass lessons. In fact, most people already own the equipment needed to do these lessons. Any computer that has been purchased within the past few years will most likely meet all the suggested requirements that I've outlined, and practically everyone has made the upgrade from a dial-up modem to a high-speed DSL or cable modem. You can purchase a webcam with a built-in microphone for well under $100.00. To enjoy the clarity of high quality video, you will need to use a Skype-certified webcam. I use the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam, and it can be purchased through dozens of online retailers for $60-$100 depending on where you buy it.
- Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam to computer
Audio:
- Rode NT3 microphone and Zon bass to Mackie 1402-VLZ3 mixer
- Mackie 1402-VLZ3 mixer to Edirol UA-5 USB audio interface
- Edirol UA-5 audio interface to computer
You don't need anything as elaborate as the setup I'm using in order to do live video bass lessons. In fact, most people already own the equipment needed to do these lessons. Any computer that has been purchased within the past few years will most likely meet all the suggested requirements that I've outlined, and practically everyone has made the upgrade from a dial-up modem to a high-speed DSL or cable modem. You can purchase a webcam with a built-in microphone for well under $100.00. To enjoy the clarity of high quality video, you will need to use a Skype-certified webcam. I use the Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 webcam, and it can be purchased through dozens of online retailers for $60-$100 depending on where you buy it.
Rates & Availability
Video lessons are sold in blocks of 2 for $40 (only $20 per lesson), and considering that some of my bass-playing friends charge $100.00 or more for a single private lesson, these rates are still well below industry standard. PayPal is the preferred method of payment, but I will also gladly accept checks and money orders. If you'd prefer to not use PayPal or send money in the form of a check or money order through the standard mail, you can also utilize Western Union and MoneyGram.
Each live video bass lesson is 30 minutes in length and can be scheduled any time between the hours of 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM Central U.S. time from Monday through Saturday. You may schedule a live video lesson once per week, bi-weekly, once every three weeks, or on a monthly basis as your schedule permits.
Each live video bass lesson is 30 minutes in length and can be scheduled any time between the hours of 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM Central U.S. time from Monday through Saturday. You may schedule a live video lesson once per week, bi-weekly, once every three weeks, or on a monthly basis as your schedule permits.
Enroll In Live Video Bass Lessons Today!
To enroll in live video bass lessons, e-mail: instituteofbass@yahoo.com. In your e-mail, please include a brief summary of your musical background information along with the subjects you would like to cover in your live video bass lessons.
