You've got slap.Now play likethe legends.
Mastering the Masters, just $40.
For Slap Bass Blueprint students only.
Offer ends Saturday, September 19 at 11:59 PM ETEnds Sat, Sep 19 at 11:59 PM ET
Mastering the Masters — Full Course
$110 off with code MASTER40. Applied automatically at checkout.
Unlock your best playing by learning from the best players. Eleven lessons, each breaking down a legendary bassist, from Jamerson's Motown lines to Wooten's open-hammer-pluck, and the harmony, tone and feel behind their sound.
Offer expires Saturday, September 19 at 11:59 PM ET.
- ✓11 in-depth video lessons, one legend each
- ✓Studio-quality backing tracks to play along with
- ✓Downloadable tab PDFs for every lesson
- ✓Audio quizzes and progress tracking
- ✓Private student community
- ✓Access from any device, forever
Why am I offering you this?
Mastering the Masters goes in depth about various techniques I couldn't fit in the Slap Blueprint, and I got them from studying the signature styles of eleven legendary bassists. In doing that, I figured out valuable practice tips that worked for my own playing, and I wanted to share them with you guys.
And since you already own the Slap Bass Blueprint, this one's just for you: $40 instead of $150 until Saturday at 11:59 PM ET, then your discount code expires. Get it while you can. Happy playing!
— Charles
Everything You Get
One purchase, everything you need — eleven lessons, tab PDFs, studio-quality backing tracks, audio quizzes, a private community, and lifetime access. From Jamerson to Wooten.
11 Video Lessons
Their signature techniques, harmony and tone, broken down step-by-step with exercises to hone your skills.
11 Legendary Styles
Miller, Geddy Lee, Victor Wooten and more. From Motown feel to prog odd-time to advanced slap.
Studio-Quality Backing Tracks
Play-along tracks designed to give you a fun and musical practice experience.
Detailed Tab PDFs
Every lesson comes with high-quality tablature PDFs to guide your learning.
Audio Quizzes & Progress Tracking
Test your ear with audio quizzes and track your progress through every module.
Lifetime Access on All Devices
Learn at your own pace—on desktop, tablet, or phone. Yours forever.
Private Community Forum
Ask questions, share progress, and connect with over 5,000 fellow students.
7-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Not satisfied? Get a full refund within 7 days, no questions asked.
Inside 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 (Muse)
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 (Metallica)
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 (Red Hot Chili Peppers)
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 (Motown)
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 (Vulfpeck)
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 (Rush)
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 (Dirty Loops)
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.
The second best to teach my licks after me :)
Henrik Linder
What my students think
“Thank you Charles. You are just as good a teacher as you are a bassist.”
“You've somehow made it so much easier to learn than any teacher out there.”
“Charles, you are one of the most amazing and inspiring musician/teachers in the 20th & 21st century! Thank-you for doing what we love (killin it on Bass!)”
Mastering the Masters — Full Course
$110 off with code MASTER40. Applied automatically at checkout.
Unlock your best playing by learning from the best players. Eleven lessons, each breaking down a legendary bassist, from Jamerson's Motown lines to Wooten's open-hammer-pluck, and the harmony, tone and feel behind their sound.
Offer expires Saturday, September 19 at 11:59 PM ET.
- ✓11 in-depth video lessons, one legend each
- ✓Studio-quality backing tracks to play along with
- ✓Downloadable tab PDFs for every lesson
- ✓Audio quizzes and progress tracking
- ✓Private student community
- ✓Access from any device, forever
Frequently asked questions
How long is this price available?
Through Saturday, September 19 at 11:59 PM ET. After that, the course returns to $150.
Who should take this course?
Intermediate and advanced bassists who want to level up. If you can read tabs and have your fundamentals down (as a Slap Blueprint student, you do), this course takes you from intermediate to advanced by studying exactly how the legends play.
I already own the Slap Bass Blueprint. Is there overlap?
No. The Blueprint teaches the technique: slaps, pops, ghost notes, muting, double-thumb. Mastering the Masters teaches what four of the greatest slap players (Flea, Marcus Miller, Henrik Linder, Victor Wooten) actually play with that technique, plus seven legends who barely slap at all. None of the exercises or songs are repeated.
Is it a membership or one-time purchase?
This is not an ongoing membership. You purchase it once and then own it forever.
Why isn't the price showing $40?
Click on any of the links in your email. They add the course to your cart with code MASTER40 already applied, so the total reads $40. If you reach checkout another way and see $150, type MASTER40 in the discount code box.
How long does it take to finish the course?
It depends on your skill level with different techniques, but expect it to take anywhere from 1-4 months. You might get through some lessons quicker than others (like the slap lessons). Either way you get lifetime access and can go at whatever pace you like.
Can I take this course on my tablet/phone?
Yes! Practice anywhere, any time with seamless access on computers, smartphones and tablets.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. You can get your money back for 7 days after purchase, no questions asked. Just contact us at support@basscamp.com.
How do I access the course after purchasing?
You will be sent an account activation link to the email you used when purchasing. In this email, you’ll find an activation link so you can get started right away!
Do I need to become a member of the community forum?
No, the course and community have two separate logins. So, you can choose whether to become a member of the forum or not.
How can I reach you for further assistance?
You can reach us by filling out the form in the contact form of this website. Also, you can text or send a voicemail to 480-253-9443.