The lesson studio · at the shop on Kilauea Ave
Bass Lessons in Hilo
Every band needs a bass player, and there are never enough of them. Learn bass and you will always have a seat at the jam. It is the instrument that holds the groove together, and it is one of the most satisfying things you can learn to play.
Our teachers start you with the fundamentals that matter on bass: locking in with the beat, walking through changes, and making four strings carry a whole room. Whether you are brand new or a guitarist crossing over, lessons at the shop get you playing real bass lines, not just exercises.
What you'll learn
On the bass setlist
Every teacher runs their own room and every student is different, so your lessons are built around you. This is the kind of ground you can expect to cover along the way.
Bass · lesson setlist
- Fretboard basics and left-hand techniqueClean notes, no buzz
- Locking in with the drumsTiming is the whole job
- Real bass lines from real songsRock, funk, reggae, island grooves
- Fingerstyle and pick playingTwo tools, both worth having
- Walking lines and building your ownFrom playing parts to writing them
Set order varies by teacher and student. Requests welcome.
Ready when you are
Your first bass lesson is one inquiry away.
Tell us who is learning and we will match you with a local teacher at the shop. Or just call, we are happy to talk story.
No bass at home yet? Come try new and used basses at the shop before your first lesson. We will help you find one that fits.