The Pro Pack
This bundle offers comprehensive instruction to experienced bassists looking for ways to perfect their playing. The Pro Pack includes the intermediate and advanced level bass courses: The Slap Bass Blueprint & Mastering the Masters.
Offer available until ???day, August ?th at 11:59pm ET.
- Instant Digital Delivery.
- 5-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
- Lifetime Access.
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The Road to Mastery
You've got the basics down, but you need xxx
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Forever Access
Life gets busy. Lock in the lowest price ever for these two courses, then learn at your own pace. Forever. No pressure, no expiration.
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Save Over $200
Buying these individually costs $300. Right now, you get the complete map to mastery for just $79.
Here's what's inside:
Part 1: The Slap Bass Blueprint
This is a comprehensive course that teaches you everything you need to know about slap bass including basic technique, bass set-up and tone, double-thumbing and double-pops and much more.
Lessons in The Slap Bass Blueprint:
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1. Slaps
The first technique you need to master is the slap. This lesson shows you exactly how to use your thumb to get the most efficient and effective slap technique.
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2. Slaps and Pops
Adding pops allows you to create much funkier bass lines. We’ll be focusing on slap and pop octaves, which are the foundation of many iconic slap bass lines.
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3. Introducing Ghost Notes And Double Stops
Ghost notes are essential to mastering the rhythmic power of slap bass. We’ll also add double stops and intervals beyond the octave to widen your vocabulary.
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4. The Slappening
Learn a funky bass solo to impress your friends and crystallize the techniques you learned in lessons 1-3.
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5. Muting, Setup And Tone
I show you how to adjust your EQ, compression, amp settings, string action and more, and then reveal the five best ways to master muting.
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6. Left-Hand Techniques
The simplest way to increase slap speed is actually to add left-hand articulations. Learn how to use left-hand slaps, different-string hammer-ons and more to reach lightning slap speeds.
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7. Intro To Double-Thumb
Double-thumb doesn’t have to be hard. Through detailed demonstration and musical examples, you’ll be playing some funky double-thumb in no time.
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8. Slaptastic
Learn a funky bass solo that will make you a master of the techniques learned in lessons 5-8!
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9. Double-Thumbing Tricks
Master advanced and flashy double-thumb techniques like fast pentatonic runs, open-hammer-up and hammer-down-up.
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10. Double-Pops
The final piece of the puzzle. Double pops will unlock your ability to pop twice as fast, completing your slap bass toolkit.
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11. License to Slap
This is it, the final challenge. If you can master this bass solo, you’ve officially completed the course and earned your License To Slap.
Ready to roll?
Elite techniques. Two courses. Lifetime access.
Part 2: Mastering the Masters
Once you have a grasp on the techniques you need, it's time to break through the intermediate plateau. This course is a deep dive into the signature styles and advanced techniques of 11 of the greatest bassists of all time.
Lessons in Mastering the Masters:
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1. Pino Palladino
Learn the fundamentals of session bass playing, including how to lock in with the drummer and how to use chord tones, passing notes and chromatic approaches to create great bass lines.
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2. Chris Wolstenholme
Discover exactly how Chris uses effects to get his famously huge tone, and the harmonic techniques that give Muse their dystopian sound.
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3. Cliff Burton
Find out how Cliff combined Baroque composition techniques with distortion and lead guitar techniques to revolutionize metal bass playing forever.
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4. Flea
Known for his fast slap and crazy stage antics, Flea’s soulful and melodic side is often overlooked. In this lesson you’ll learn both sides of this iconic player.
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5. James Jamerson
Learn how to use triads, major pentatonics, syncopation and a sponge to emulate the bass lines of many of the 60s and 70s greatest hits.
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6. Joe Dart
Elevate your funk chops by studying how Joe uses ghost notes, signature licks and classic funk vocabulary to create his catchy bass lines and solos.
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7. Geddy Lee
Explore odd-time signatures, heavy syncopation and how to achieve the tone and compositional style of this prog rock legend.
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8. Marcus Miller
Join me as I break down Marcus’ slap technique in granular detail, and reveal how he uses wide-ranging articulation and note lengths to achieve such a soulful sound.
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9. Henrik Linder
Learn how to emulate Henrik’s lightning-fast slap technique through open-string licks, syncopation and advanced harmony.
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10. Jaco Pastorius
Discover some of Jaco’s favourite licks and how he used dissonance and unusual natural harmonics to push the boundaries of the bass guitar.
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11. Victor Wooten
Advance your slap technique by learning Victor’s open-hammer-pluck, strumming and polyrhythmic techniques, and learn the basics of chordal tapping.
Who Should Buy This Bundle?
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Experienced Bassists who are always looking for ways to perfect their playing.
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Intermediate Players who feel stuck and are ready to finally break through to an advanced level.
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Self-Taught Players looking to fill in the crucial gaps in their knowledge with a structured, professional curriculum.
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Fans of Charles Berthoud who want his complete educational library and system in one high-value bundle.
The Pro Pack
This bundle offers comprehensive instruction to experienced bassists looking for ways to perfect their playing. The Pro Pack includes the intermediate and advanced level bass courses: The Slap Bass Blueprint & Mastering the Masters.
Offer available until ???day, August ?th at 11:59pm ET.
- Instant Digital Delivery.
- 5-Day Money-Back Guarantee.
- Lifetime Access.
Frequent questions:
What happens after ***day, August *th?
The price for each course goes back to $150 ($300 for both). Getting the Pro Pack while it's available saves you over $200.
What happens right after I buy the bundle?
You'll instantly receive an email with separate activation links for both "The Slap Bass Blueprint" and "Mastering the Masters." You can create your accounts and dive into the lessons immediately.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
This is a one-time purchase. You pay once and get lifetime access to both courses and all future updates to them. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, ever.
How do I know if I'm ready for this bundle?
If you're comfortable with the basics—holding down a groove, playing common scales, and learning songs—you're ready. The intermediate course builds the skills most players never fully master, while the advanced course takes those ideas to a professional level.
What if I'm already beyond the intermediate level?
That's exactly why this bundle includes both courses. You can dive straight into the advanced lessons and return to the intermediate material whenever you want to sharpen fundamentals or uncover concepts you may have skipped along the way.
What if I buy it and feel it's not right for me?
We want you to be 100% satisfied. The bundle is covered by a 5-Day, no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If you're not happy, just contact our support team within 5 days of purchase for a full refund.
Can I access the courses on my phone or tablet?
Yes! Both courses are designed to work seamlessly on any device—computer, tablet, or smartphone. You can practice and learn anywhere, anytime.
How do I get help if I need it?
You can reach our support team by using the contact form on this website or by sending a text/voicemail to 480-253-9443.